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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
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion71 decks73 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion65 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion62 decks73 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
67%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion58 decks73 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion60 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
57%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion51 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
54%synergy
Fighter Class
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion55 decks73 decks
59%synergy
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
Rip Apart
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Great Furnace
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
The Aetherspark
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion70 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion54 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion47 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy