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 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Loch Mare
4.3%inclusion3 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The Ooze
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
55%inclusion139 decks251 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
50%inclusion126 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
55%inclusion139 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
47%inclusion117 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Foundry Inspector
53%inclusion132 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Abzan Falconer
46%inclusion116 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
45%inclusion112 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion107 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
52%inclusion130 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion159 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion119 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion73 decks162 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion112 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion72 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion106 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion89 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
31%inclusion77 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion77 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
29%inclusion72 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
28%inclusion46 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion31 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion28 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Artisan
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion89 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Augury
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Snare
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Wave Goodbye
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion34 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion97 decks251 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
37%inclusion94 decks251 decks
35%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion70 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Lux Artillery
27%inclusion69 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Salvation Engine
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Insight Engine
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
0%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.2%inclusion10 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.0%inclusion15 decks249 decks
1%synergy
The Indomitable
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Resourceful Defense
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
24%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion47 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Artificer Class
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.4%inclusion11 decks173 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
41%inclusion104 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion104 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion102 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Den
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion70 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion54 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Mech Hangar
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.3%inclusion13 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion232 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion223 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion112 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion107 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion104 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion37 decks162 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
7%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.8%inclusion19 decks243 decks
6%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion248 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion247 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion244 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion236 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
61%inclusion153 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion120 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion107 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion96 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion81 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion62 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion22 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
4%synergy