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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
Avatar's Wrath
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Commander's Plate
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
69%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Boros Charm
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Lizard Blades
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Hushbringer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Dispatch
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Reprieve
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Slash the Ranks
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Last Chance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Thran Power Suit
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Shadowspear
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Blood Moon
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
With Great Power...
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
High Noon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Wings
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Inventors' Fair
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Axgard Armory
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Drifting Meadow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Springleaf Drum
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
The Irencrag
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-15%synergy