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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Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
25%synergy
The Ooze
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Abzan Falconer
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
44%synergy
The Ozolith
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Arcee, Sharpshooter
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Surge Conductor
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mindless Automaton
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Filigree Vector
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Reclaimer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Axgard Artisan
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Scrap Trawler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Arcbound Crusher
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Augury
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Volt Charge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Special Move
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Shellshock
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Damning Verdict
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Requisition Raid
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
One with the Machine
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Thoughtcast
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lux Artillery
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Unwinding Clock
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Insight Engine
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Forge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mechtitan Core
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Engine
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Geth
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Parhelion II
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sculpting Steel
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Repurposing Bay
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
The Seriema
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Arcade Cabinet
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mole Module
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Resourceful Defense
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Together Forever
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
All Will Be One
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Inexorable Tide
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Retreat
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Tempered Steel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Solar Array
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Power Depot
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy