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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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Abandoned Air Temple
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Steel Overseer
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
42%synergy
The Ozolith
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Abzan Falconer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Danny Pink
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Surge Conductor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Filigree Vector
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Thrummingbird
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Generous Pup
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Guardian
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chocobo Knights
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cosima, God of the Voyage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Experimental Augury
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Potential
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Desynchronization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Unexplained Absence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Perch Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Permission Denied
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mandate of Peace
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reroute Systems
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
New Way Forward
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtcast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Wake the Past
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Organic Extinction
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Abandon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Emeria's Call
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
One with the Machine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Contentious Plan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lux Artillery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Parhelion II
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Salvation Engine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Forge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reaver Titan
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recovery Unit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Weatherlight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Imposter Mech
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Repurposing Bay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sculpting Steel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Seriema
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Together Forever
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Resourceful Defense
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Luminarch Ascension
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Smile at Death
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Tundra
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Steam Vents
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Plateau
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-29%synergy
Razortide Bridge
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-27%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Inversion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-8%synergy