Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded

Background image for How Fun Are All of the Jeskai Commanders?
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Hideout
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
The Ooze
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
4.9%inclusion3 decks61 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
56%inclusion148 decks266 decks
54%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
49%inclusion131 decks266 decks
48%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
56%inclusion148 decks266 decks
46%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion139 decks266 decks
45%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion121 decks266 decks
44%synergy
Abzan Falconer
45%inclusion119 decks266 decks
43%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion116 decks266 decks
41%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion142 decks266 decks
40%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
52%inclusion138 decks266 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion171 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion135 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion128 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
45%inclusion119 decks266 decks
31%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
44%inclusion79 decks178 decks
28%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
44%inclusion79 decks179 decks
35%synergy
Wake the Past
42%inclusion111 decks266 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion109 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
41%inclusion109 decks266 decks
38%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion107 decks266 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion54 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion104 decks266 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion97 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
36%inclusion95 decks266 decks
34%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion95 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
33%inclusion62 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Guardian
32%inclusion84 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
31%inclusion83 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion82 decks265 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
30%inclusion81 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Surge Conductor
30%inclusion53 decks178 decks
17%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
30%inclusion79 decks266 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Thrummingbird
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
17%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion69 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
26%inclusion69 decks266 decks
25%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
25%inclusion66 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion50 decks265 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
18%inclusion49 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion46 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Raiju
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Grateful Apparition
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion35 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Artisan
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion28 decks264 decks
5%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion28 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
35%inclusion93 decks266 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Augury
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion53 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
19%inclusion50 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Serum Snare
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.5%inclusion20 decks265 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.2%inclusion19 decks264 decks
0%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Volt Charge
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.7%inclusion10 decks174 decks
2%synergy
Desynchronization
5.7%inclusion15 decks264 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.3%inclusion14 decks265 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
39%inclusion103 decks266 decks
30%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion94 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Damning Verdict
32%inclusion84 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Fabricate
32%inclusion84 decks266 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion55 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion103 decks266 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
37%inclusion98 decks266 decks
34%synergy
Lux Artillery
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
27%inclusion73 decks266 decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion37 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion39 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Cloud Key
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion31 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Parhelion II
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.3%inclusion11 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Throne of Geth
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.6%inclusion10 decks178 decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion89 decks266 decks
30%synergy
Resourceful Defense
33%inclusion88 decks266 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion65 decks266 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
12%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion32 decks266 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion29 decks266 decks
10%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
8%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Artificer Class
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion21 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion19 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion15 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
10%inclusion26 decks266 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.6%inclusion23 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
42%inclusion113 decks266 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
41%inclusion110 decks266 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
41%inclusion110 decks266 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
40%inclusion107 decks266 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion72 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion70 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion62 decks266 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion60 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion58 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion41 decks266 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion22 decks179 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion31 decks265 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion18 decks265 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion14 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion247 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion237 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion120 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion115 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion112 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion95 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion85 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
30%inclusion80 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion80 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
23%inclusion41 decks178 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion48 decks266 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion45 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion36 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion34 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion25 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion24 decks266 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.5%inclusion20 decks266 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.7%inclusion12 decks179 decks
2%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion16 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion262 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion261 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion258 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion249 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
62%inclusion164 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion140 decks266 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion127 decks266 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion123 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion123 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion115 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion115 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion114 decks266 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion112 decks266 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion109 decks266 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
40%inclusion106 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
39%inclusion105 decks266 decks
27%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion103 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion87 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion86 decks266 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion86 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion82 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion74 decks266 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion72 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion71 decks266 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion68 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
26%inclusion68 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion67 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion66 decks266 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion63 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion62 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion62 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Power Depot
21%inclusion55 decks266 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion52 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
19%inclusion51 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion47 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion46 decks266 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion43 decks266 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion42 decks266 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion39 decks266 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion38 decks266 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion25 decks178 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion37 decks266 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion35 decks266 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion33 decks266 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion30 decks266 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion28 decks266 decks
-6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion27 decks266 decks
-3%synergy