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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion72 decks74 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
65%synergy
Commander's Plate
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
64%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
61%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Silence
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Thran Power Suit
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Helm of the Host
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Nettlecyst
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Den
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
15%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion71 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion70 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion69 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Spectator Seating
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy