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

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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
Lasting Tarfire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Pyrrhic Strike
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Loch Mare
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Abzan Falconer
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
52%synergy
The Ozolith
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Foundry Inspector
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Past
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Arcee, Sharpshooter
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Surge Conductor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Danny Pink
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Thrummingbird
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Lion Sash
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Raiju
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Thought Monitor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Grateful Apparition
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Artisan
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Vector
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Experimental Augury
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Serum Snare
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Volt Charge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Reject Imperfection
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Desynchronization
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
19%synergy
One with the Machine
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Requisition Raid
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Voyage Home
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Contentious Plan
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Split Up
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Invoke Justice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Collective Effort
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Unwinding Clock
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Insight Engine
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Forge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Moxite Refinery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Reaver Titan
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Parhelion II
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Imposter Mech
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
The Regalia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Deluxe Dragster
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Weatherlight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
39%synergy
All Will Be One
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Together Forever
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Artificer Class
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Citadel Siege
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Great Furnace
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Den
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mech Hangar
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
High Market
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Ruins
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Razortide Bridge
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Power Depot
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy