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
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Humble Defector
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
72%synergy
Role Reversal
74%inclusion86 decks116 decks
71%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
72%inclusion84 decks116 decks
70%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
68%synergy
Bazaar Trader
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
65%synergy
Nine Lives
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Hithlain Rope
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Akroan Horse
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Gilded Drake
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
59%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
59%inclusion65 decks110 decks
57%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Puca's Mischief
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
55%synergy
Paradox Haze
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
53%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Steel Golem
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Harmless Offering
47%inclusion55 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Khârn the Betrayer
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Coveted Falcon
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
38%synergy
Rust Elemental
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Cadets
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Grid Monitor
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
31%synergy
The Second Doctor
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
30%inclusion32 decks105 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Cinder Giant
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
The Locust God
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Fog Bank
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Body of Knowledge
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Daring Thief
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Spawnbroker
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Flumph
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Soulless Jailer
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Serendib Djinn
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion51 decks116 decks
-24%synergy
Wrong Turn
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Sudden Substitution
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Brand
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Borders
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
0%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Oblation
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Unwind
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
31%synergy
Fractured Identity
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Political Trickery
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Donate
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Cultural Exchange
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Legerdemain
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Modify Memory
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Thieves' Auction
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Scrambleverse
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Leave // Chance
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Insurrection
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Switcheroo
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Minds Aglow
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Warp World
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Crown of Doom
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Jinxed Idol
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Jinxed Choker
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Recording
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Venser's Journal
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Contested Game Ball
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Avarice Totem
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Jinxed Ring
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Temple Bell
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Aggressive Mining
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Transcendence
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Mirrormade
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Solitary Confinement
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Moderation
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
23%inclusion24 decks105 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Island Sanctuary
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Share the Spoils
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Form of the Dragon
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Wild Research
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Thought Lash
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Detention Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Lieges
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
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
Whirlwind of Thought
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-18%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Hive Mind
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Smoke
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
Triple Triad
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Conjured Currency
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Cast Out
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Planar Disruption
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Custody Battle
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Homeward Path
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Kher Keep
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Contested War Zone
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%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
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion96 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Pentad Prism
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-7%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
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion87 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Steam Vents
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion78 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion70 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion62 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion60 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Tundra
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Island
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Rainbow Vale
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Landscape
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
4%synergy