Zurgo and Ojutai (Commander) - Optimized

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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Smaug the Magnificent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dragon Tempest
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
71%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
75%inclusion51 decks68 decks
70%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
67%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
58%synergy
Sneak Attack
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
51%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Astral Dragon
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion61 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Roaming Throne
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion50 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Farewell
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Dragonspeaker Shaman
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Sylvia Brightspear
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Scalelord
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Marang River Regent
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Goldlust Triad
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Balefire Dragon
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Dragonologist
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Thunderbreak Regent
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Thundermaw Hellkite
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Stormscale Scion
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Thundermane Dragon
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ran and Shaw
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Minion of the Mighty
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Terror of Mount Velus
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Devastator
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Auton Soldier
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Nogi, Draco-Zealot
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Protector of the Wastes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Stubborn Denial
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Force of Will
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Spit Flame
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Split Up
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Dracogenesis
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Fire
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Curse of Opulence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Feywild Visitor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Teleportation Circle
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Rediscover the Way
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Invasion of Gobakhan
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan, Fireblood
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Three Tree City
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Talisman of Progress
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mox Jasper
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Island
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion64 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion59 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
56%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion57 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
55%synergy
Raugrin Triome
79%inclusion54 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion53 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Flooded Strand
72%inclusion49 decks68 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-23%synergy