Optimus Prime, Hero (Commander)

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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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Lasting Tarfire
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
3.7%inclusion7 decks190 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.6%inclusion8 decks302 decks
2%synergy
Does Machines
2.1%inclusion4 decks190 decks
2%synergy
Ravenous Robots
2.1%inclusion4 decks190 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
60%inclusion2.50K decks4.18K decks
58%synergy
Arcee, Sharpshooter
54%inclusion2.26K decks4.18K decks
53%synergy
Prowl, Stoic Strategist
54%inclusion2.25K decks4.18K decks
53%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
51%inclusion2.12K decks4.18K decks
49%synergy
Foundry Inspector
55%inclusion2.31K decks4.18K decks
48%synergy
Steel Overseer
57%inclusion2.38K decks4.18K decks
47%synergy
Abzan Falconer
48%inclusion2.02K decks4.18K decks
47%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
58%inclusion2.42K decks4.18K decks
45%synergy
Arcbound Shikari
44%inclusion1.83K decks4.18K decks
42%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
43%inclusion1.82K decks4.18K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion2.66K decks4.18K decks
-5%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion2.23K decks4.18K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion2.12K decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion2.02K decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion1.97K decks4.18K decks
33%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion1.80K decks4.18K decks
40%synergy
Wake the Past
43%inclusion1.79K decks4.18K decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
42%inclusion1.77K decks4.18K decks
26%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
41%inclusion1.74K decks4.18K decks
38%synergy
Patrolling Peacemaker
41%inclusion657 decks1.61K decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
16%inclusion669 decks4.18K decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion660 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion658 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion578 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion547 decks4.18K decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion450 decks4.18K decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.2%inclusion345 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
40%inclusion1.69K decks4.18K decks
36%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
39%inclusion1.63K decks4.18K decks
33%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion1.50K decks4.18K decks
24%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
34%inclusion1.42K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
Surge Conductor
34%inclusion542 decks1.61K decks
20%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
33%inclusion1.38K decks4.18K decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
32%inclusion1.35K decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.18K decks
30%synergy
Cayth, Famed Mechanist
31%inclusion1.20K decks3.84K decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
30%inclusion1.26K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
30%inclusion520 decks1.76K decks
19%synergy
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
28%inclusion1.18K decks4.18K decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
26%inclusion1.01K decks3.80K decks
26%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion1.10K decks4.18K decks
24%synergy
Thrummingbird
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.18K decks
16%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
25%inclusion1.03K decks4.18K decks
23%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
24%inclusion1.01K decks4.18K decks
18%synergy
Danny Pink
24%inclusion1K decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
23%inclusion973 decks4.18K decks
19%synergy
Ainok Bond-Kin
22%inclusion921 decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
21%inclusion879 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Urza, Prince of Kroog
21%inclusion866 decks4.18K decks
19%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion850 decks4.18K decks
20%synergy
Dusk Legion Duelist
20%inclusion835 decks4.18K decks
20%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
19%inclusion792 decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
18%inclusion510 decks2.77K decks
16%synergy
Mendicant Core, Guidelight
18%inclusion509 decks2.81K decks
15%synergy
Thundering Raiju
17%inclusion704 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Thought Monitor
16%inclusion686 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Arcbound Javelineer
16%inclusion658 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
15%inclusion232 decks1.51K decks
14%synergy
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
15%inclusion631 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Arcbound Mouser
15%inclusion621 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
14%inclusion606 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
14%inclusion580 decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
13%inclusion557 decks4.18K decks
9%synergy
Axgard Artisan
13%inclusion537 decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Arcbound Tracker
12%inclusion494 decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
12%inclusion486 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
11%inclusion470 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Grateful Apparition
11%inclusion463 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
10%inclusion439 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion439 decks4.18K decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion437 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion435 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion375 decks3.64K decks
5%synergy
Reluctant Role Model
10%inclusion353 decks3.43K decks
10%synergy
The Reality Chip
10%inclusion427 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
10%inclusion411 decks4.18K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.18K decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion1.30K decks4.18K decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion1.11K decks4.18K decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion998 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Experimental Augury
23%inclusion963 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion744 decks4.18K decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion571 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion547 decks4.18K decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion473 decks4.18K decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
11%inclusion445 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion430 decks4.18K decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion423 decks4.18K decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion374 decks4.18K decks
-5%synergy
Disenchant
8.9%inclusion371 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.8%inclusion367 decks4.18K decks
-1%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.6%inclusion361 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
8.0%inclusion333 decks4.18K decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.7%inclusion323 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion308 decks4.18K decks
-5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion281 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.6%inclusion275 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.2%inclusion237 decks3.83K decks
0%synergy
Desynchronization
5.9%inclusion222 decks3.73K decks
4%synergy
Serum Snare
5.9%inclusion245 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion219 decks4.18K decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.2%inclusion217 decks4.18K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
37%inclusion1.54K decks4.18K decks
29%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
35%inclusion1.46K decks4.18K decks
25%synergy
Damning Verdict
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.18K decks
27%synergy
Thoughtcast
29%inclusion1.23K decks4.18K decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion1.07K decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.18K decks
18%synergy
One with the Machine
19%inclusion814 decks4.18K decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion676 decks4.18K decks
15%synergy
Requisition Raid
15%inclusion590 decks4.03K decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
13%inclusion368 decks2.78K decks
11%synergy
Contentious Plan
11%inclusion461 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion452 decks4.18K decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion432 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion399 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.4%inclusion395 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
6.8%inclusion285 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Delete
6.2%inclusion261 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.2%inclusion259 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.7%inclusion240 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.3%inclusion222 decks4.18K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
39%inclusion639 decks1.64K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion1.57K decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Lux Artillery
33%inclusion1.38K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion1.31K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
28%inclusion1.17K decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.18K decks
24%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
21%inclusion335 decks1.61K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion779 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Salvation Engine
15%inclusion415 decks2.77K decks
14%synergy
Mechtitan Core
15%inclusion609 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Insight Engine
14%inclusion226 decks1.61K decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion533 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Forge
13%inclusion528 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
12%inclusion488 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Prodigy's Prototype
12%inclusion483 decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
11%inclusion473 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion469 decks4.18K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion467 decks4.18K decks
0%synergy
Sculpting Steel
11%inclusion442 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion383 decks3.73K decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
9.0%inclusion376 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Mobilizer Mech
8.5%inclusion356 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
8.4%inclusion352 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Peacewalker Colossus
8.1%inclusion339 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Long-Range Sensor
8.0%inclusion129 decks1.61K decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Forge
8.0%inclusion334 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Parhelion II
7.9%inclusion332 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Weatherlight
7.2%inclusion302 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Moxite Refinery
7.2%inclusion116 decks1.61K decks
-1%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
7.2%inclusion289 decks4.01K decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
7.2%inclusion301 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.4%inclusion259 decks4.04K decks
4%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
6.1%inclusion255 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
6.1%inclusion254 decks4.18K decks
6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.0%inclusion69 decks1.14K decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
5.9%inclusion248 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Throne of Geth
5.9%inclusion246 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Reaver Titan
5.8%inclusion242 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
5.7%inclusion240 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
The Seriema
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.76K decks
0%synergy
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
5.3%inclusion218 decks4.13K decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.2%inclusion218 decks4.18K decks
4%synergy
Aerial Surveyor
5.1%inclusion213 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Together Forever
34%inclusion1.43K decks4.18K decks
33%synergy
Resourceful Defense
28%inclusion1.15K decks4.18K decks
21%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion1.14K decks4.18K decks
26%synergy
Tempered Steel
21%inclusion861 decks4.18K decks
20%synergy
Felidar Retreat
19%inclusion784 decks4.18K decks
18%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion613 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
11%inclusion449 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
10%inclusion435 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
10%inclusion404 decks4.18K decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
8.9%inclusion372 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.2%inclusion341 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.8%inclusion326 decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Artificer Class
7.7%inclusion321 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.6%inclusion319 decks4.18K decks
-17%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.4%inclusion177 decks2.39K decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion264 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion256 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.4%inclusion224 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Filigree Master
16%inclusion658 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
9.4%inclusion393 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
6.6%inclusion185 decks2.81K decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.0%inclusion105 decks1.76K decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
40%inclusion1.68K decks4.18K decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.18K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.18K decks
26%synergy
Karn's Bastion
34%inclusion1.44K decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.18K decks
-8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
23%inclusion978 decks4.18K decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion942 decks4.18K decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion938 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion795 decks4.18K decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion735 decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Mech Hangar
14%inclusion567 decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
12%inclusion190 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion454 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.2%inclusion384 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
9.1%inclusion344 decks3.79K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion359 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.8%inclusion58 decks742 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion217 decks3.83K decks
4%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion221 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion3.81K decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion3.67K decks4.18K decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion1.76K decks4.18K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion1.61K decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion1.58K decks4.18K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion1.57K decks4.18K decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion1.56K decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
37%inclusion1.54K decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion1.36K decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion1.09K decks4.18K decks
13%synergy
Solar Array
21%inclusion336 decks1.61K decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion759 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion682 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion628 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.2%inclusion232 decks2.81K decks
6%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
7.7%inclusion321 decks4.18K decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion319 decks4.18K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.6%inclusion316 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.6%inclusion276 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.2%inclusion261 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion255 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
6.1%inclusion226 decks3.73K decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.0%inclusion210 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion4.11K decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.09K decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion4.05K decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion3.78K decks4.18K decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
60%inclusion2.52K decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion2.27K decks4.18K decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion1.70K decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion1.67K decks4.18K decks
-11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion1.65K decks4.18K decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion1.61K decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion1.59K decks4.18K decks
-14%synergy
Razortide Bridge
36%inclusion1.51K decks4.18K decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion1.48K decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
35%inclusion1.46K decks4.18K decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion1.45K decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
34%inclusion1.43K decks4.18K decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion1.40K decks4.18K decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1.37K decks4.18K decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion1.27K decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion1.21K decks4.18K decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion1.17K decks4.18K decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion1.15K decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Training Center
25%inclusion1.06K decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
25%inclusion1.04K decks4.18K decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
24%inclusion985 decks4.18K decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion939 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion890 decks4.18K decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion875 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion768 decks3.80K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion843 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion825 decks4.18K decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion797 decks4.18K decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion788 decks4.18K decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion777 decks4.18K decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
19%inclusion776 decks4.18K decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion761 decks4.18K decks
-10%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion728 decks4.18K decks
-2%synergy
Power Depot
16%inclusion677 decks4.18K decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion625 decks4.18K decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion619 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion566 decks4.18K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion529 decks4.18K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion528 decks4.18K decks
0%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion503 decks4.18K decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion169 decks1.61K decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion422 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion416 decks4.18K decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion416 decks4.18K decks
-12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion408 decks4.18K decks
-14%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion404 decks4.18K decks
3%synergy