Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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Pensive Professor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Red Hulk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vision Quest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
War Machine, Legacy of Iron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Viv Vision, Teen Synthezoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Steel Overseer
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Abzan Falconer
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Resourceful Defense
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Surge Conductor
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
42%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Lion Sash
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Thought Monitor
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Hangarback Walker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Filigree Vector
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Axgard Artisan
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Mindless Automaton
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Experimental Augury
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Volt Charge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Snare
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Organic Extinction
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Damning Verdict
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Wave Goodbye
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Requisition Raid
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
44%synergy
The Ozolith
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Lux Artillery
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Reaver Titan
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
The Ooze
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Parhelion II
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
The Indomitable
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
The Seriema
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
The Regalia
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
34%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Inexorable Tide
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Retreat
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Tempered Steel
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Armor Wars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
-3%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Great Furnace
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
High Market
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion61 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy