Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Optimized

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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
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Boomerang Basics
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
0%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Solstice Revelations
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Abandon Attachments
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
77%inclusion122 decks158 decks
74%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
59%synergy
Humble Defector
61%inclusion97 decks158 decks
57%synergy
Role Reversal
57%inclusion90 decks158 decks
54%synergy
Paradox Haze
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Bazaar Trader
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Steel Golem
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Hithlain Rope
47%inclusion75 decks158 decks
45%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
46%inclusion72 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
45%inclusion71 decks157 decks
43%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Statecraft
44%inclusion69 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion92 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Chasm
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Akroan Horse
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Rust Elemental
37%inclusion59 decks158 decks
35%synergy
Coveted Falcon
36%inclusion57 decks157 decks
35%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
35%inclusion50 decks141 decks
34%synergy
Grid Monitor
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
28%inclusion43 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
27%inclusion42 decks156 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Cadets
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
13%synergy
The Second Doctor
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Giant
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Academy Rector
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Daring Thief
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.3%inclusion13 decks156 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Homunculus Horde
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Denial
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Substitution
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Wrong Turn
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Brand
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Borders
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion12 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Chef's Kiss
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Oblation
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion8 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Negate
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Counterflux
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Shifting Grift
33%inclusion52 decks157 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Fractured Identity
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Donate
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Political Trickery
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Wrath of God
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Cultural Exchange
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Replenish
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Legerdemain
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Modify Memory
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Scrambleverse
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Leave // Chance
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Ideal
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
20%synergy
Jinxed Choker
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Venser's Journal
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Crown of Doom
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Jinxed Idol
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Pool
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Jinxed Ring
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggressive Mining
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
37%synergy
Puca's Mischief
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Transcendence
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Wild Research
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Solemnity
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Moderation
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Thought Lash
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Grasp of Fate
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Opulence
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Detention Sphere
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Oblivion Ring
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion22 decks156 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Embargo
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Copy Enchantment
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Possibility Storm
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Delaying Shield
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Rule of Law
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Island Sanctuary
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Form of the Dragon
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion13 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion116 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Contested War Zone
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion146 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion129 decks158 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion57 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion56 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion156 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion153 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion152 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion150 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
27%synergy
Raugrin Triome
63%inclusion99 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Monastery
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion77 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
47%inclusion74 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion71 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Rainbow Vale
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion23 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion18 decks157 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-1%synergy