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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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Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Foundry Inspector
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Abzan Falconer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Surge Conductor
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
42%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dispatch
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Wake the Past
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Steel Overseer
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Organic Extinction
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Bronze Guardian
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Thrummingbird
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dragonscale General
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Dr. Madison Li
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grateful Apparition
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Valkyrie Aerial Unit
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Emissary Escort
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Dockworker Drone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Interface Ace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Cloudspire Captain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Electrosiphon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Volt Charge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fling
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Opt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Welding Sparks
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Stern Lesson
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scale Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unwind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cerebral Download
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Divert Disaster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
One with the Machine
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Voyage Home
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Damning Verdict
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
From Father to Son
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Tune Up
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Requisition Raid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fumigate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Start Your Engines
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Recommission
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Honor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Bident of Thassa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Forge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Moxite Refinery
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Valor's Flagship
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Plasma Caster
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Costume Closet
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reaver Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Titan Forge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Golem Foundry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Magitek Armor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Lunar Whale
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Together Forever
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
All Will Be One
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Siege
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Gleam of Authority
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mechanized Production
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Swift Reconfiguration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Born to Drive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Leader's Talent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Cryoshatter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Great Furnace
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
HELIOS One
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Country Roads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Factory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Solar Array
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Cargo Ship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Razortide Bridge
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Summit
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Airship Engine Room
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Hideout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy