Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Iroh, Tea Master
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
54%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Humble Defector
78%inclusion90 decks116 decks
73%synergy
Role Reversal
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Bazaar Trader
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
65%synergy
Nine Lives
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
63%synergy
Hithlain Rope
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Akroan Horse
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Gilded Drake
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
58%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Paradox Haze
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Puca's Mischief
56%inclusion65 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Steel Golem
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Shifting Grift
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Khârn the Betrayer
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Rust Elemental
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Coveted Falcon
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Cadets
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Grid Monitor
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
25%synergy
The Second Doctor
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Windborn Muse
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Giant
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
The Locust God
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Daring Thief
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Spawnbroker
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Flumph
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Soulless Jailer
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Alpine Guide
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion52 decks116 decks
-23%synergy
Wrong Turn
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Sudden Substitution
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-22%synergy
Brand
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion12 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Borders
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Oblation
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Unwind
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Perch Protection
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Fractured Identity
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Political Trickery
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Donate
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Cultural Exchange
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Legerdemain
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Thieves' Auction
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Modify Memory
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Scrambleverse
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Leave // Chance
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Switcheroo
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Warp World
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Crown of Doom
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Jinxed Idol
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
26%inclusion26 decks100 decks
25%synergy
Jinxed Choker
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Recording
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Font of Mythos
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Contested Game Ball
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Avarice Totem
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Jinxed Ring
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Folio of Fancies
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Aggressive Mining
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Transcendence
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Mirrormade
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Solitary Confinement
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Moderation
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Sphere of Safety
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Island Sanctuary
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Share the Spoils
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Form of the Dragon
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Wild Research
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Thought Lash
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Detention Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Forced Fruition
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Lieges
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mana Flare
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Smoke
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hive Mind
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Embargo
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Conjured Currency
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Stasis Snare
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Exchange of Words
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Homeward Path
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Contested War Zone
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion97 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion112 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion112 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion111 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion109 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Raugrin Triome
81%inclusion94 decks116 decks
44%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion83 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Monastery
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Tundra
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Plateau
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Rainbow Vale
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy