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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
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
87%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Commander's Plate
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Jeska's Will
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Engineer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Kor Blademaster
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Hushbringer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Moon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Bastion Protector
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Freya Crescent
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Farewell
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hammer of Nazahn
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Thran Power Suit
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Mask of Memory
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Nettlecyst
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Argentum Armor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
44%synergy
All That Glitters
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Forge Anew
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Blood Moon
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Super State
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
With Great Power...
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
High Noon
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Starforge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Amber
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
24%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-14%synergy