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
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.7%inclusion4 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
54%inclusion119 decks221 decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
47%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
46%synergy
Steel Overseer
54%inclusion120 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Falconer
47%inclusion103 decks221 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
44%inclusion98 decks221 decks
43%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion109 decks221 decks
42%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
41%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
50%inclusion111 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion135 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion113 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion105 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion104 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
42%inclusion93 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
35%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Wake the Past
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion46 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
32%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion79 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
34%inclusion76 decks221 decks
33%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion68 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion65 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Surge Conductor
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
28%inclusion38 decks138 decks
17%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion52 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion39 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion31 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion27 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
11%inclusion25 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
36%inclusion79 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion57 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Snare
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion16 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Desynchronization
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
35%inclusion78 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion50 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion47 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
One with the Machine
20%inclusion45 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion29 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion62 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion38 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
10%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.2%inclusion18 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.1%inclusion18 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
6.8%inclusion15 decks221 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.5%inclusion9 decks138 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion13 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
31%inclusion69 decks221 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion66 decks221 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion63 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
25%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
-15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.5%inclusion18 decks190 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion17 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.2%inclusion16 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.9%inclusion13 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
30%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion60 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion49 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion27 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion204 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion195 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion99 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion81 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion70 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion68 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion36 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion30 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion22 decks221 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion19 decks221 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion14 decks221 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion12 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion219 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion219 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion217 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion209 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion133 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion120 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion107 decks221 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion96 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion94 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion92 decks221 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
41%inclusion90 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion89 decks221 decks
28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion86 decks221 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion85 decks221 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
37%inclusion82 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion74 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion72 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion71 decks221 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion69 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion64 decks221 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion61 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion59 decks221 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion56 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion54 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion53 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
23%inclusion51 decks221 decks
21%synergy
Perilous Landscape
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion42 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion37 decks221 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion35 decks221 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion34 decks221 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion33 decks221 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion32 decks221 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion29 decks221 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion28 decks221 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion26 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion24 decks221 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion23 decks221 decks
5%synergy