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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
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
76%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
85%inclusion64 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Commander's Plate
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
62%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
51%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Relic Seeker
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Hushbringer
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Moon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sun Titan
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Silence
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Relentless Assault
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Waves of Aggression
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Shadowspear
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
42%synergy
Thran Power Suit
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Argentum Armor
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Super State
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Axgard Armory
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Den
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Starforge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion54 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
22%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-20%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy