Elsha of the Infinite (Commander) - Budget Prowess

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
Khenra Spellspear
89% of 27 decks +86% synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
86% of 37 decks +83% synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
84% of 37 decks +80% synergy
Mistfire Adept
78% of 37 decks +77% synergy
Jeskai Charm
78% of 37 decks +75% synergy
Dragon-Style Twins
76% of 37 decks +75% synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
80% of 5 decks +73% synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
86% of 37 decks +68% synergy
Flying Crane Technique
70% of 37 decks +68% synergy
Bloodwater Entity
68% of 37 decks +67% synergy
Top Cards
Monastery Mentor
70% of 37 decks +56% synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
70% of 37 decks +41% synergy
Opt
65% of 37 decks +53% synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
62% of 34 decks +46% synergy
Fiery Inscription
60% of 20 decks +55% synergy
Sage-Eye Avengers
59% of 37 decks +59% synergy
Strongarm Monk
59% of 37 decks +59% synergy
Seeker of the Way
59% of 37 decks +59% synergy
Stormchaser Mage
59% of 37 decks +58% synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
59% of 37 decks +56% synergy
Creatures
Jeskai Elder
57% of 37 decks +56% synergy
Jeskai Sage
54% of 37 decks +54% synergy
Frolicking Familiar
53% of 17 decks +52% synergy
Abbot of Keral Keep
51% of 37 decks +51% synergy
Niblis of Frost
51% of 37 decks +51% synergy
Sage of the Inward Eye
51% of 37 decks +50% synergy
Ojutai Exemplars
51% of 37 decks +50% synergy
Dragon Bell Monk
49% of 37 decks +48% synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
49% of 37 decks +41% synergy
Elusive Spellfist
46% of 37 decks +45% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
46% of 37 decks +42% synergy
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
38% of 8 decks +37% synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
38% of 8 decks +36% synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
35% of 37 decks +20% synergy
Sprite Dragon
30% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Lotus Path Djinn
27% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Jeskai Student
27% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Monk of the Open Hand
27% of 37 decks +27% synergy
Student of Ojutai
27% of 37 decks +26% synergy
Stormwing Entity
24% of 37 decks +24% synergy
Curious Homunculus
24% of 37 decks +24% synergy
Aisha of Sparks and Smoke
24% of 37 decks +23% synergy
Jhessian Thief
22% of 37 decks +21% synergy
Dwarven Forge-Chanter
21% of 34 decks +20% synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
19% of 21 decks +14% synergy
Jeskai Windscout
19% of 37 decks +19% synergy
Bedlam Reveler
19% of 37 decks +19% synergy
Soulblade Djinn
19% of 37 decks +19% synergy
Taigam, Ojutai Master
19% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Guttersnipe
19% of 37 decks +12% synergy
Heartfire Immolator
16% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Mantis Rider
16% of 37 decks +15% synergy
Goblin Electromancer
16% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Serene Master
14% of 37 decks +13% synergy
Vega, the Watcher
14% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Young Pyromancer
14% of 37 decks +3% synergy
Wing Commando
12% of 34 decks +12% synergy
Spellweaver Eternal
11% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Riverwheel Aerialists
11% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
11% of 37 decks +7% synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
11% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11% of 37 decks +1% synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11% of 37 decks -1% synergy
Niblis of Dusk
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Cunning Breezedancer
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Pyroceratops
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Bloodfire Expert
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Whirlwind Adept
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Lotus-Eye Mystics
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
57% of 37 decks +34% synergy
Lightning Bolt
54% of 37 decks +46% synergy
Negate
54% of 37 decks +35% synergy
Fists of Flame
49% of 37 decks +46% synergy
Expedite
49% of 37 decks +44% synergy
Temur Battle Rage
46% of 37 decks +44% synergy
Counterspell
46% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Azorius Charm
43% of 37 decks +42% synergy
Blazing Crescendo
41% of 29 decks +41% synergy
Lightning Helix
41% of 37 decks +38% synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41% of 37 decks -28% synergy
Stroke of Midnight
35% of 17 decks +23% synergy
Center Soul
35% of 37 decks +35% synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
32% of 37 decks +31% synergy
Deflecting Palm
27% of 37 decks +22% synergy
Goblin Wizardry
24% of 37 decks +24% synergy
Emerge Unscathed
24% of 37 decks +24% synergy
Izzet Charm
24% of 37 decks +20% synergy
Abrade
22% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Frantic Search
22% of 37 decks +9% synergy
Take Up the Shield
19% of 37 decks +18% synergy
Twinferno
19% of 37 decks +18% synergy
Wear // Tear
19% of 37 decks +9% synergy
Path to Exile
19% of 37 decks -31% synergy
Titan's Strength
16% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Ojutai's Command
16% of 37 decks +15% synergy
Gods Willing
16% of 37 decks +15% synergy
Leap
14% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Disenchant
14% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Consider
14% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Erase
11% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Ride Down
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Make a Stand
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Unleash Fury
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Defiant Strike
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Reality Shift
11% of 37 decks +7% synergy
Generous Gift
11% of 37 decks -15% synergy
Loran's Escape
9% of 34 decks +7% synergy
Boon of Safety
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8% of 37 decks +7% synergy
Valorous Stance
8% of 37 decks +7% synergy
Impulse
8% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Aetherize
8% of 37 decks +4% synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8% of 37 decks +3% synergy
Chaos Warp
8% of 37 decks -13% synergy
Boros Charm
8% of 37 decks -14% synergy
Sorceries
Otterball Antics
60% of 5 decks +59% synergy
Angelfire Ignition
57% of 37 decks +55% synergy
Crash Through
54% of 37 decks +48% synergy
Distortion Strike
46% of 37 decks +45% synergy
Serum Visions
46% of 37 decks +40% synergy
Teleportal
35% of 37 decks +35% synergy
Artful Dodge
35% of 37 decks +34% synergy
Warlord's Fury
35% of 37 decks +33% synergy
Slip Through Space
35% of 37 decks +31% synergy
Preordain
30% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Rip Apart
22% of 37 decks +19% synergy
See the Truth
19% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Faithless Looting
19% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Haze of Rage
14% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Expressive Iteration
14% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Austere Command
14% of 37 decks +0% synergy
Time Wipe
11% of 37 decks +5% synergy
End Hostilities
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Chart a Course
8% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Grapeshot
8% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Treasure Cruise
8% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Ponder
8% of 37 decks -8% synergy
Supreme Verdict
8% of 37 decks -8% synergy
Utility Artifacts
Scroll of the Masters
54% of 37 decks +53% synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
32% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Levitating Statue
15% of 34 decks +15% synergy
Runechanter's Pike
14% of 37 decks +13% synergy
Codex Shredder
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11% of 37 decks -13% synergy
Brainstone
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Enchantments
Myth Realized
57% of 37 decks +56% synergy
Monk Class
54% of 37 decks +53% synergy
Quiet Contemplation
41% of 37 decks +40% synergy
Skywise Teachings
41% of 37 decks +40% synergy
Aqueous Form
22% of 37 decks +17% synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14% of 37 decks +12% synergy
Monastery Siege
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Sorcerer Class
11% of 37 decks +7% synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
35% of 37 decks +26% synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
16% of 37 decks +15% synergy
Rogue's Passage
16% of 37 decks -5% synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8% of 37 decks +5% synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8% of 37 decks -0% synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70% of 37 decks -20% synergy
Arcane Signet
68% of 37 decks -22% synergy
Izzet Signet
54% of 37 decks +14% synergy
Azorius Signet
54% of 37 decks +13% synergy
Jeskai Banner
51% of 37 decks +48% synergy
Boros Signet
51% of 37 decks +15% synergy
Commander's Sphere
43% of 37 decks +24% synergy
Raugrin Crystal
11% of 37 decks +6% synergy
Mana Geode
8% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Mind Stone
8% of 37 decks -8% synergy
Talisman of Conviction
8% of 37 decks -40% synergy
Lands
Mystic Monastery
86% of 37 decks +30% synergy
Command Tower
84% of 37 decks -8% synergy
Evolving Wilds
76% of 37 decks +48% synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
59% of 37 decks +34% synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59% of 37 decks +33% synergy
Azorius Chancery
57% of 37 decks +42% synergy
Temple of Triumph
57% of 37 decks +33% synergy
Boros Garrison
54% of 37 decks +41% synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
54% of 37 decks +39% synergy
Path of Ancestry
54% of 37 decks +28% synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
51% of 37 decks +46% synergy
Tranquil Cove
51% of 37 decks +43% synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
51% of 37 decks +30% synergy
Exotic Orchard
46% of 37 decks -15% synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
43% of 37 decks +35% synergy
Prairie Stream
35% of 37 decks -8% synergy
Myriad Landscape
27% of 37 decks +12% synergy
Shivan Reef
22% of 37 decks -13% synergy
Sacred Peaks
19% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Molten Tributary
19% of 37 decks +16% synergy
Battlefield Forge
19% of 37 decks -17% synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16% of 37 decks +14% synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
16% of 37 decks +13% synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14% of 37 decks +11% synergy
Flood Plain
11% of 37 decks +10% synergy
Boros Guildgate
11% of 37 decks +8% synergy
Ash Barrens
11% of 37 decks +3% synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11% of 37 decks -6% synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11% of 37 decks -7% synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11% of 37 decks -10% synergy
Port Town
11% of 37 decks -11% synergy
Clifftop Retreat
11% of 37 decks -31% synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8% of 37 decks -17% synergy
Glacial Fortress
8% of 37 decks -37% synergy