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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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Abzan Falconer
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Steel Overseer
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Wake the Past
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
The Ozolith
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Esper Sentinel
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Akki Battle Squad
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Danny Pink
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Surge Conductor
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Thrummingbird
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Raiju
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Grateful Apparition
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Filigree Vector
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Knights
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Experimental Augury
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ripples of Potential
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Unbounded Potential
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Damning Verdict
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
One with the Machine
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Contentious Plan
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Thoughtcast
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
From Father to Son
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Lux Artillery
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Forge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
The Regalia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
All Will Be One
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Together Forever
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Retreat
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
True Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Inexorable Tide
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Citadel Siege
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Great Furnace
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Den
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Archway of Innovation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Raugrin Triome
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Razortide Bridge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Power Depot
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-16%synergy