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%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Augusta, Order Returned
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%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
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Steel Overseer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Karn's Bastion
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Resourceful Defense
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Surge Conductor
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Danny Pink
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Thrummingbird
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Bronze Guardian
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Raiju
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Grateful Apparition
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Artisan
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Metastatic Evangel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Filigree Vector
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Hopeful Initiate
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mindless Automaton
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Augury
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Ripples of Potential
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%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
Scour for Scrap
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Tezzeret's Gambit
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Wake the Past
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Organic Extinction
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Damning Verdict
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%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
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Contentious Plan
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%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
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
44%synergy
The Ozolith
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Lux Artillery
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%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 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Forge
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Reaver Titan
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mechtitan Core
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Salvation Engine
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Geth
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Parhelion II
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
The Ooze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Moxite Refinery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
The Regalia
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Together Forever
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
All Will Be One
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Felidar Retreat
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Inexorable Tide
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
True Conviction
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Tempered Steel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Storm the Vault
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Artificer Class
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Gleam of Authority
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Den
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Seat of the Synod
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%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
High Market
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Solar Array
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%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
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%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
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Razortide Bridge
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Power Depot
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Hidden Hideout
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy