Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Artifacts

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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Master Piandao
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion171 decks188 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion161 decks188 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion138 decks188 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion146 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion124 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion135 decks188 decks
58%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion119 decks188 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion120 decks188 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion146 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion142 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion122 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
60%inclusion112 decks188 decks
44%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion106 decks188 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion102 decks188 decks
36%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion100 decks188 decks
45%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion99 decks188 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion87 decks188 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion49 decks179 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion48 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion37 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion13 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Abunas
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Brass Squire
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Starnheim Courser
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion65 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion28 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Open the Vaults
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.1%inclusion10 decks164 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Rip Apart
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion97 decks188 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Basilisk Collar
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion85 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
44%inclusion83 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion67 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion35 decks99 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion34 decks100 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
26%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
31%inclusion58 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion36 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion29 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Moon
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion108 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion82 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion79 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
34%inclusion63 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion173 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion143 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion80 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion72 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion182 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion180 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion168 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion125 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion107 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion104 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion96 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion94 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion81 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion69 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion68 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion31 decks178 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
1%synergy