Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Budget 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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Red Hulk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
War Machine, Legacy of Iron
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spectacle Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pensive Professor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Wake the Past
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Abzan Falconer
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Surge Conductor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Bronze Guardian
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Dispatch
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Organic Extinction
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Alibou, Ancient Witness
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Thrummingbird
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dr. Madison Li
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, Uthros Exile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dragonscale General
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Donatello, Way with Machines
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Hangarback Walker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Thought Monitor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dockworker Drone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Virulent Silencer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Kolodin, Triumph Caster
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Raiju
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Elder Owyn Lyons
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Liberty Prime, Recharged
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stand Up for Yourself
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lorehold Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Artificer's Epiphany
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Welding Sparks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Stern Lesson
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Volt Charge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Electrosiphon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Divert Disaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Counterflux
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Serum Snare
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Scale Blessing
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Glimmer of Genius
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ooze Spill
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Thoughtcast
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
One with the Machine
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Voyage Home
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Damning Verdict
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
From Father to Son
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expansion Algorithm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Splatter Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tune Up
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Wave Goodbye
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Contentious Plan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fumigate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Collective Effort
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Recommission
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Start Your Engines
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Insight Engine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Forge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Salvation Engine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Plasma Caster
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Imposter Mech
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Moxite Refinery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Valor's Flagship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Pathmaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Masterwork
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Parhelion II
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Weatherlight
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Costume Closet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-0%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Alacrian Armory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gavel of the Righteous
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gonti's Aether Heart
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Golem Foundry
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Automated Assembly Line
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Indomitable
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Reaver Titan
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Aetherworks Marvel
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-0%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Together Forever
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
All Will Be One
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Citadel Siege
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Gleam of Authority
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Retreat
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Born to Drive
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Retro-Mutation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Does Machines
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
HELIOS One
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Country Roads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Razortide Bridge
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Port Town
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Glittering Massif
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Heath
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Airship Engine Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fields of Strife
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy