Elsha of the Infinite (Commander) - Budget Monks

Angelo Guerrera
Jan 14, 2025
Article 100 Special - Ranking all the Jeskai Commanders
The Jesguy himself celebrates his 100th EDHREC article with a can't-miss list of the best Jeskai commanders.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Dragon-Style Twins
100% of 17 decks +99% synergy
Mistfire Adept
100% of 17 decks +98% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
100% of 17 decks +97% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
100% of 17 decks +97% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
94% of 17 decks +92% synergy
Strongarm Monk
88% of 17 decks +88% synergy
Jeskai Sage
82% of 17 decks +82% synergy
Jeskai Elder
82% of 17 decks +81% synergy
Jeskai Charm
82% of 17 decks +79% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
76% of 17 decks +76% synergy
Top Cards
Jeskai Ascendancy
94% of 17 decks +76% synergy
Monastery Mentor
82% of 17 decks +68% synergy
Fiery Inscription
78% of 9 decks +73% synergy
Myth Realized
76% of 17 decks +76% synergy
Monk Class
76% of 17 decks +75% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
76% of 17 decks +75% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
76% of 17 decks +75% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
76% of 17 decks +73% synergy
Crash Through
76% of 17 decks +71% synergy
Khenra Spellspear
75% of 12 decks +72% synergy
Creatures
Third Path Iconoclast
75% of 16 decks +60% synergy
Frolicking Familiar
71% of 7 decks +71% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
71% of 17 decks +70% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
71% of 17 decks +67% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
65% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Bloodwater Entity
59% of 17 decks +58% synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
59% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Niblis of Frost
53% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
53% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Stormchaser Mage
53% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Student of Ojutai
53% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
47% of 17 decks +47% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
47% of 17 decks +47% synergy
Seeker of the Way
47% of 17 decks +46% synergy
Jeskai Student
29% of 17 decks +29% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
29% of 17 decks +26% synergy
Serene Master
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Mantis Rider
24% of 17 decks +22% synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
24% of 17 decks +9% synergy
Bedlam Reveler
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Stratus Dancer
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Curious Homunculus
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Githzerai Monk
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Aisha of Sparks and Smoke
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Oji, the Exquisite Blade
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
18% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
71% of 7 decks +59% synergy
Center Soul
65% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
65% of 17 decks +63% synergy
Fists of Flame
65% of 17 decks +62% synergy
Opt
65% of 17 decks +53% synergy
Negate
65% of 17 decks +46% synergy
Brainstorm
65% of 17 decks +42% synergy
Blazing Crescendo
64% of 14 decks +64% synergy
Expedite
59% of 17 decks +54% synergy
Lightning Bolt
59% of 17 decks +50% synergy
Counterspell
59% of 17 decks +24% synergy
Lightning Helix
53% of 17 decks +50% synergy
Azorius Charm
47% of 17 decks +46% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47% of 17 decks -21% synergy
Emerge Unscathed
41% of 17 decks +40% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
41% of 17 decks +40% synergy
Deflecting Palm
29% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Erase
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Take Up the Shield
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Titan's Strength
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Ojutai's Command
24% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Goblin Wizardry
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Make a Stand
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Gods Willing
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Leap
18% of 17 decks +16% synergy
Frantic Search
18% of 17 decks +5% synergy
Sorceries
Angelfire Ignition
71% of 17 decks +69% synergy
Distortion Strike
65% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Artful Dodge
59% of 17 decks +58% synergy
Warlord's Fury
53% of 17 decks +51% synergy
Slip Through Space
53% of 17 decks +49% synergy
Serum Visions
53% of 17 decks +47% synergy
Teleportal
41% of 17 decks +41% synergy
Preordain
41% of 17 decks +28% synergy
Faithless Looting
18% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll of the Masters
65% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24% of 17 decks +7% synergy
Runechanter's Pike
18% of 17 decks +17% synergy
Enchantments
Whirlwind of Thought
71% of 17 decks +41% synergy
Skywise Teachings
65% of 17 decks +64% synergy
Quiet Contemplation
47% of 17 decks +47% synergy
Aqueous Form
29% of 17 decks +25% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
18% of 17 decks +8% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Jeskai Banner
65% of 17 decks +62% synergy
Arcane Signet
65% of 17 decks -25% synergy
Sol Ring
65% of 17 decks -25% synergy
Izzet Signet
53% of 17 decks +13% synergy
Azorius Signet
53% of 17 decks +12% synergy
Boros Signet
47% of 17 decks +10% synergy
Commander's Sphere
29% of 17 decks +11% synergy
Lands
Mystic Monastery
100% of 17 decks +43% synergy
Evolving Wilds
76% of 17 decks +49% synergy
Command Tower
76% of 17 decks -16% synergy
Path of Ancestry
65% of 17 decks +39% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
65% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
59% of 17 decks +53% synergy
Tranquil Cove
59% of 17 decks +50% synergy
Temple of Triumph
59% of 17 decks +35% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59% of 17 decks +33% synergy
Azorius Chancery
53% of 17 decks +38% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53% of 17 decks +32% synergy
Exotic Orchard
53% of 17 decks -8% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
47% of 17 decks +39% synergy
Boros Garrison
47% of 17 decks +34% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47% of 17 decks +32% synergy
Prairie Stream
47% of 17 decks +4% synergy
Myriad Landscape
29% of 17 decks +14% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
18% of 17 decks +15% synergy
Sacred Peaks
18% of 17 decks +15% synergy
Shivan Reef
18% of 17 decks -17% synergy