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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
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.9%inclusion3 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.8%inclusion3 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion215 decks250 decks
74%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion225 decks250 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion202 decks250 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion195 decks250 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion207 decks250 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion194 decks250 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion171 decks250 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
68%inclusion171 decks250 decks
58%synergy
Commander's Plate
62%inclusion156 decks250 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion206 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion182 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion169 decks250 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion163 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
64%inclusion159 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion152 decks250 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion149 decks250 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion147 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion145 decks250 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion145 decks250 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
70%inclusion176 decks250 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion120 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion145 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion142 decks250 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion136 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
50%inclusion126 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion84 decks196 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion99 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
39%inclusion97 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion92 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion84 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion80 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion66 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion21 decks221 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Bastion Protector
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.2%inclusion18 decks196 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.7%inclusion15 decks196 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion134 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion49 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion26 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion137 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion133 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion133 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion78 decks192 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
39%inclusion97 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion88 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion86 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion61 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion59 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion46 decks195 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion38 decks189 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion46 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion28 decks215 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.1%inclusion20 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion139 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
44%inclusion111 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion86 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion82 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion238 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion186 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion110 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion45 decks243 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion244 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion242 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion231 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion184 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion172 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion152 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion143 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion138 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion121 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion104 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion104 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
18%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion63 decks243 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
-23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
-21%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion38 decks249 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion33 decks249 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Opal Palace
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-11%synergy