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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Abandoned Air Temple
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.1%inclusion3 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
53%inclusion113 decks212 decks
52%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion100 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Steel Overseer
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion92 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion129 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion105 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion99 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion98 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion54 decks117 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion90 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Wake the Past
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
36%inclusion77 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion72 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
30%inclusion64 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
26%inclusion34 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Surge Conductor
22%inclusion26 decks117 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion38 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion26 decks203 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion26 decks209 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Artisan
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion74 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Serum Snare
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion15 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
6.2%inclusion13 decks209 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion67 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion29 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion27 decks211 decks
10%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Collective Effort
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
36%inclusion42 decks118 decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Lux Artillery
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
17%inclusion20 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion34 decks203 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
11%inclusion13 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
8.5%inclusion10 decks117 decks
4%synergy
Parhelion II
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.1%inclusion17 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.8%inclusion8 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
1%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.0%inclusion7 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
0%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion62 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.4%inclusion17 decks181 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion56 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion27 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.1%inclusion6 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion196 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion187 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion95 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion79 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Solar Array
18%inclusion21 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.4%inclusion15 decks203 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion210 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion209 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion200 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion127 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion112 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion101 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion92 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion91 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Razortide Bridge
40%inclusion85 decks212 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion81 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion76 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion70 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion69 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion68 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion59 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion55 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion51 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
-7%synergy