Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

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
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Pensive Professor
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
War Machine, Avenging Arsenal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Iron Lad, Young Avenger
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Vision Quest
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion171 decks305 decks
55%synergy
Steel Overseer
58%inclusion176 decks305 decks
48%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
48%inclusion147 decks305 decks
47%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
47%inclusion142 decks305 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion158 decks305 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
46%inclusion139 decks305 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
43%inclusion130 decks305 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion163 decks305 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion160 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
42%inclusion127 decks305 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion198 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion155 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion147 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion142 decks305 decks
32%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
46%inclusion103 decks223 decks
31%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion99 decks224 decks
36%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion130 decks305 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion128 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion124 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion124 decks305 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion61 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion55 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion50 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion48 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion43 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
39%inclusion120 decks305 decks
35%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
39%inclusion90 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
37%inclusion114 decks305 decks
32%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
37%inclusion113 decks305 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion108 decks305 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
35%inclusion78 decks223 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
34%inclusion105 decks305 decks
21%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
33%inclusion101 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion96 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion95 decks305 decks
29%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
31%inclusion94 decks305 decks
30%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion92 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Danny Pink
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
27%inclusion59 decks217 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
27%inclusion82 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
26%inclusion79 decks305 decks
25%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
26%inclusion78 decks305 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion78 decks305 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion75 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion73 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
21%inclusion64 decks305 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion57 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
17%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
17%inclusion52 decks301 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion49 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion49 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
16%inclusion48 decks301 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion48 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
15%inclusion47 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
15%inclusion46 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion37 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion37 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
11%inclusion33 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion108 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion91 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion83 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion73 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Potential
20%inclusion62 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion62 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion55 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion52 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion46 decks305 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
-12%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Snare
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
-0%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Volt Charge
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
40%inclusion122 decks305 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion109 decks305 decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion97 decks305 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion96 decks305 decks
24%synergy
Wave Goodbye
22%inclusion67 decks305 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtcast
22%inclusion67 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion61 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion58 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion43 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion41 decks301 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.5%inclusion26 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
36%inclusion111 decks305 decks
33%synergy
Lux Artillery
29%inclusion88 decks305 decks
23%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion49 decks223 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
21%inclusion65 decks305 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion61 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Cloud Key
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion44 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion32 decks223 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
13%inclusion39 decks301 decks
12%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion30 decks305 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
10%inclusion13 decks134 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.2%inclusion25 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.7%inclusion15 decks223 decks
-2%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Weatherlight
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
1%synergy
The Seriema
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.4%inclusion12 decks223 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
35%inclusion108 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion100 decks305 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
27%inclusion83 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion60 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Retreat
12%inclusion38 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Inexorable Tide
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion36 decks305 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
-14%synergy
Storm the Vault
9.2%inclusion28 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion27 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
-4%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.7%inclusion11 decks142 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.6%inclusion20 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion16 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.2%inclusion22 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion14 decks234 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.6%inclusion17 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
42%inclusion129 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion126 decks305 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
40%inclusion122 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion119 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion84 decks305 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion75 decks305 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion68 decks305 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion63 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion62 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion45 decks305 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion41 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
11%inclusion19 decks174 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion23 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion21 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion285 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion273 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion135 decks305 decks
-0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion129 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion128 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion104 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion92 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion91 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion52 decks223 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion57 decks305 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion57 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion40 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion29 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion24 decks305 decks
2%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion22 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.2%inclusion19 decks305 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.9%inclusion18 decks305 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.6%inclusion17 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion299 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion297 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion294 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion286 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion183 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion158 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion147 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion147 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion145 decks305 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
45%inclusion137 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
45%inclusion136 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion132 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion128 decks305 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion128 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion126 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
39%inclusion120 decks305 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
38%inclusion117 decks305 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion104 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion102 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion97 decks305 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion96 decks305 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion88 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion86 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion85 decks305 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion80 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion77 decks305 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion76 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion74 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion73 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion72 decks305 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion61 decks305 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion59 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion56 decks305 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion54 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion53 decks305 decks
-9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion50 decks305 decks
-9%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion36 decks223 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion48 decks305 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion42 decks305 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion39 decks305 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion37 decks305 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
12%inclusion37 decks305 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion35 decks305 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion34 decks305 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion32 decks305 decks
-6%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion31 decks305 decks
5%synergy