Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded Midrange

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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
The Ozolith
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Wave Goodbye
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Danny Pink
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Abzan Falconer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Akroma's Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Esper Sentinel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Boros Charm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Patrolling Peacemaker
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Thundering Raiju
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Exemplar of Light
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Thought Monitor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Foundry Inspector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Steel Overseer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Metropolis Angel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Amy Rose
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chocobo Knights
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Angel of Destiny
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Portal Manipulator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stubborn Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Serum Snare
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Reject Imperfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Experimental Augury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reverse the Polarity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ripples of Potential
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Change of Plans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Surge of Salvation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Suspend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Requisition Raid
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
World at War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Waves of Aggression
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wake the Past
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Makindi Stampede
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Abandon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
One with the Machine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sanctify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Anzrag's Rampage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Organic Extinction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Regalia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Power Conduit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Geth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Forge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Lux Artillery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Felidar Retreat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Together Forever
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
True Conviction
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
All Will Be One
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tempered Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Great Furnace
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reef Roads
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Kabira Takedown
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Makindi Stampede
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Emeria's Call
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy