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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
Enter the Avatar State
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Master Piandao
1.0%inclusion1 decks98 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion297 decks363 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion288 decks363 decks
60%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion250 decks363 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion233 decks363 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
58%inclusion212 decks363 decks
48%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
66%inclusion239 decks363 decks
47%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion195 decks363 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
59%inclusion214 decks363 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
53%inclusion194 decks363 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion192 decks363 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion260 decks363 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion233 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion199 decks363 decks
44%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
52%inclusion189 decks363 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
51%inclusion185 decks363 decks
43%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
51%inclusion185 decks363 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion181 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion177 decks363 decks
-8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
47%inclusion169 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion154 decks363 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion145 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Foundry Inspector
31%inclusion111 decks363 decks
21%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
29%inclusion105 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Champion of the Flame
29%inclusion104 decks363 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
28%inclusion103 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion103 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
26%inclusion95 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
24%inclusion87 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
21%inclusion77 decks363 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion75 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion65 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
16%inclusion58 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
16%inclusion57 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion55 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
12%inclusion45 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion39 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
-14%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion16 decks148 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion39 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.8%inclusion32 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.1%inclusion28 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
7.4%inclusion27 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
38%inclusion137 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion112 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion99 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion87 decks363 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
21%inclusion78 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion64 decks315 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
19%inclusion69 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion44 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
12%inclusion44 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Condemn
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Bulk Up
7.3%inclusion18 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Gods Willing
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion103 decks363 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion85 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion84 decks363 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion72 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion58 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion38 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Rath
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion19 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion146 decks363 decks
22%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion145 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion142 decks363 decks
34%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
39%inclusion141 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
38%inclusion138 decks363 decks
36%synergy
Sunforger
38%inclusion138 decks363 decks
22%synergy
Fireshrieker
38%inclusion138 decks363 decks
35%synergy
Hero's Blade
37%inclusion133 decks363 decks
33%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
34%inclusion122 decks363 decks
29%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
31%inclusion114 decks363 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
31%inclusion114 decks363 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
31%inclusion112 decks363 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion109 decks363 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion100 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion98 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
26%inclusion95 decks363 decks
23%synergy
Greataxe
26%inclusion93 decks363 decks
25%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion92 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion82 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion31 decks152 decks
11%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
20%inclusion74 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion72 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion68 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion67 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion67 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
17%inclusion61 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
15%inclusion53 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion53 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion52 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Quietus Spike
14%inclusion51 decks363 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion50 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion41 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
13%inclusion47 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Valkas
12%inclusion44 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Short Bow
11%inclusion34 decks298 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion19 decks178 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion135 decks363 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion90 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Forge Anew
22%inclusion81 decks363 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion74 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion67 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion60 decks363 decks
13%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion48 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion35 decks298 decks
7%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
12%inclusion42 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion36 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Sticky Fingers
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion28 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Tavern Brawler
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion215 decks363 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion152 decks363 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion139 decks363 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
28%inclusion103 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
26%inclusion93 decks363 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Den
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion46 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion43 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion35 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.3%inclusion23 decks315 decks
2%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion23 decks363 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.1%inclusion22 decks363 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion308 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion246 decks363 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion165 decks363 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion110 decks363 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion83 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion75 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion33 decks363 decks
3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion24 decks363 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
5.8%inclusion21 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion362 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion354 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion298 decks363 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
47%inclusion169 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion156 decks363 decks
-21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion137 decks363 decks
-18%synergy
Temple of Triumph
36%inclusion129 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion118 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
31%inclusion112 decks363 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion102 decks363 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion101 decks363 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion85 decks363 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion76 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion64 decks315 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion73 decks363 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Guildgate
20%inclusion72 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion70 decks363 decks
-26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion64 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion63 decks363 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion59 decks363 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion50 decks347 decks
-5%synergy
Stone Quarry
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
-13%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion49 decks363 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion44 decks363 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion41 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion40 decks363 decks
-17%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion31 decks363 decks
-3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
8.3%inclusion30 decks363 decks
5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.0%inclusion29 decks363 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion28 decks363 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.7%inclusion28 decks363 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion25 decks363 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
5.5%inclusion20 decks363 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
-13%synergy