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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
Meteor Sword
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.4%inclusion1 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Glider Staff
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Master Piandao
0.6%inclusion1 decks170 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.6%inclusion1 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
65%inclusion474 decks729 decks
63%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion520 decks729 decks
60%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
68%inclusion494 decks729 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion476 decks729 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion457 decks729 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion480 decks729 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
64%inclusion467 decks729 decks
53%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion444 decks729 decks
53%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion405 decks729 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion522 decks729 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion482 decks729 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion474 decks729 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion470 decks729 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion426 decks729 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion421 decks729 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion401 decks729 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion386 decks729 decks
-13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
51%inclusion370 decks729 decks
48%synergy
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion356 decks729 decks
46%synergy
Greataxe
49%inclusion354 decks729 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
48%inclusion350 decks729 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion348 decks729 decks
38%synergy
Champion of the Flame
47%inclusion346 decks729 decks
45%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion312 decks729 decks
38%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion278 decks729 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion277 decks729 decks
31%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
35%inclusion256 decks729 decks
32%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion254 decks729 decks
33%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion247 decks729 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion244 decks729 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion232 decks729 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
31%inclusion224 decks729 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion206 decks729 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion174 decks729 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion173 decks729 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion162 decks729 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion149 decks729 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
19%inclusion135 decks729 decks
15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion132 decks729 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion129 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
18%inclusion104 decks591 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion126 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion105 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
14%inclusion99 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
12%inclusion91 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion80 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion77 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion70 decks691 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion72 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion70 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.4%inclusion28 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.2%inclusion27 decks295 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.1%inclusion66 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.9%inclusion65 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.4%inclusion61 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.1%inclusion59 decks729 decks
0%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.8%inclusion57 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.8%inclusion57 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.1%inclusion29 decks408 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.9%inclusion50 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
6%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.4%inclusion47 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.4%inclusion47 decks729 decks
2%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.0%inclusion44 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.9%inclusion43 decks729 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.6%inclusion41 decks729 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.2%inclusion38 decks729 decks
-18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
5.1%inclusion37 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.1%inclusion15 decks297 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion269 decks729 decks
-20%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion263 decks729 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
35%inclusion252 decks729 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion226 decks729 decks
18%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion226 decks729 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion223 decks729 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion205 decks729 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion189 decks729 decks
-23%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion174 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion169 decks729 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion127 decks610 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion122 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
16%inclusion114 decks729 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion105 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion97 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion88 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion83 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion80 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion77 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion77 decks729 decks
2%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion46 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
9.3%inclusion68 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.6%inclusion63 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.4%inclusion61 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.8%inclusion57 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.7%inclusion56 decks729 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion53 decks729 decks
-4%synergy
Shelter
6.9%inclusion50 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.7%inclusion49 decks729 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
36%inclusion265 decks729 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion232 decks729 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion206 decks729 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion113 decks729 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
15%inclusion106 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion95 decks729 decks
-20%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion80 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion80 decks729 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Rath
10%inclusion76 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion75 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.3%inclusion68 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.8%inclusion64 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.6%inclusion63 decks729 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion62 decks729 decks
-4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion38 decks590 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion44 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion40 decks729 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.2%inclusion38 decks729 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.2%inclusion38 decks729 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
48%inclusion352 decks729 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion346 decks729 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion320 decks729 decks
41%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
40%inclusion295 decks729 decks
36%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
40%inclusion290 decks729 decks
34%synergy
Plate Armor
40%inclusion288 decks729 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion286 decks729 decks
35%synergy
Goldvein Pick
38%inclusion275 decks729 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion271 decks729 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
36%inclusion259 decks729 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion223 decks729 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
30%inclusion220 decks729 decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion205 decks729 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
28%inclusion201 decks729 decks
24%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion189 decks729 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion188 decks729 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
25%inclusion185 decks729 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion182 decks729 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion70 decks295 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion155 decks729 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion155 decks729 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
19%inclusion107 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion25 decks143 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion65 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Bonesplitter
15%inclusion108 decks729 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion104 decks729 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion104 decks729 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion104 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion101 decks729 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion97 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion91 decks729 decks
-16%synergy
Prying Blade
12%inclusion90 decks729 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion59 decks479 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion59 decks479 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion87 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
12%inclusion86 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion85 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion85 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion85 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
12%inclusion84 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion39 decks342 decks
9%synergy
Bearded Axe
11%inclusion80 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion79 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion76 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion75 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion74 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion28 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion72 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
10%inclusion70 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
9.3%inclusion54 decks583 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
32%inclusion230 decks729 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
27%inclusion199 decks729 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
27%inclusion194 decks729 decks
23%synergy
Flaming Fist
23%inclusion171 decks729 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion158 decks729 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
22%inclusion157 decks729 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion155 decks729 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
19%inclusion135 decks729 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
17%inclusion121 decks729 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion95 decks573 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion120 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
16%inclusion118 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion76 decks729 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion75 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
10%inclusion71 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
9.2%inclusion67 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
Fighter Class
7.8%inclusion57 decks729 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.5%inclusion55 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
7.0%inclusion51 decks729 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
-7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
2%synergy
With Great Power...
6.6%inclusion10 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.2%inclusion45 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
1%synergy
Pacifism
5.2%inclusion38 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.1%inclusion37 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion102 decks729 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion39 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion435 decks729 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion299 decks729 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion298 decks729 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion282 decks729 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion194 decks729 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion96 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion89 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion77 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
7.7%inclusion56 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion40 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion39 decks729 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion556 decks729 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion511 decks729 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion384 decks729 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion221 decks729 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion217 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion199 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion109 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion109 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion79 decks729 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
7.1%inclusion52 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Boros Locket
5.9%inclusion43 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion40 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion725 decks729 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion722 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion570 decks729 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
49%inclusion360 decks729 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion319 decks729 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion281 decks729 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion255 decks729 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion230 decks729 decks
17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
31%inclusion229 decks729 decks
-32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion223 decks729 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
28%inclusion206 decks729 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion192 decks729 decks
-29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion175 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion127 decks610 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion124 decks729 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion117 decks729 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion113 decks729 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion104 decks729 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion97 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion87 decks692 decks
-7%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion89 decks729 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion89 decks729 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion60 decks729 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.5%inclusion55 decks729 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.5%inclusion55 decks729 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion48 decks729 decks
-2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.4%inclusion42 decks660 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion39 decks729 decks
3%synergy