Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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Benjamin Levin
Oct 21, 2025
How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
There are dozens of Jeskai commanders available now, but which ones are fun to play? Let's break them all down.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lasting Tarfire
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Loch Mare
4.2%inclusion3 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Donatello, Mutant Mechanic
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion140 decks252 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion126 decks252 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion120 decks252 decks
47%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion134 decks252 decks
46%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
55%inclusion138 decks252 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Falconer
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion112 decks252 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion132 decks252 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion160 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion129 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion128 decks252 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion122 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion113 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion73 decks164 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion106 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
41%inclusion104 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion103 decks252 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion91 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion90 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion90 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
32%inclusion56 decks174 decks
21%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion78 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion77 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion75 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion74 decks252 decks
23%synergy
Surge Conductor
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion71 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion68 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion65 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion63 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion49 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion44 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
8%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion89 decks252 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion73 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion50 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion47 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
-11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Snare
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion91 decks252 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion59 decks252 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion53 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion51 decks252 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion28 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion96 decks252 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
38%inclusion95 decks252 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
27%inclusion69 decks252 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion57 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion35 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion49 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
12%inclusion20 decks164 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.5%inclusion13 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
2%synergy
The Indomitable
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion31 decks252 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
-15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.0%inclusion20 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Inexorable Tide
8.7%inclusion22 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion104 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion103 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion103 decks252 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion98 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion60 decks252 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion55 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion54 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion40 decks252 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion233 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion224 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion114 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion109 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion106 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion92 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion82 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion79 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion75 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion46 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion43 decks252 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion32 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion23 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.3%inclusion21 decks252 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.9%inclusion20 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion15 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion13 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion249 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion248 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion245 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion235 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion152 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion131 decks252 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion121 decks252 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion116 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion115 decks252 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion110 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion107 decks252 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion105 decks252 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion102 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion99 decks252 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion97 decks252 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion96 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion84 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion81 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
31%inclusion78 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion75 decks252 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion72 decks252 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion70 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion67 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion66 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion64 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion61 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion52 decks252 decks
18%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion48 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion45 decks252 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion42 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion38 decks252 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion36 decks252 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion34 decks252 decks
-14%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion33 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion30 decks252 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion29 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion26 decks252 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion25 decks252 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
4%synergy