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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
3.1%inclusion5 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.0%inclusion9 decks296 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.3%inclusion4 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.9%inclusion3 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Twin Blades
1.9%inclusion3 decks158 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion559 decks597 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion530 decks597 decks
70%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion534 decks597 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion460 decks597 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion415 decks597 decks
62%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
73%inclusion433 decks597 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion426 decks597 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
72%inclusion432 decks597 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion423 decks597 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion356 decks597 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion490 decks597 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion470 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Boros Charm
69%inclusion414 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion401 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion389 decks597 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
62%inclusion368 decks597 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion367 decks597 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion365 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion350 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion349 decks597 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion172 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion158 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion121 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion86 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion327 decks597 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion282 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion282 decks597 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion260 decks597 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion223 decks597 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion220 decks597 decks
31%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion211 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion205 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
34%inclusion204 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion147 decks446 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion171 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion144 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion135 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion135 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion126 decks593 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion118 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion115 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
19%inclusion111 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
18%inclusion108 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion103 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion100 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion93 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion88 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion87 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion82 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion61 decks446 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion75 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
11%inclusion68 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion67 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.2%inclusion55 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion54 decks593 decks
-3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.8%inclusion39 decks444 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.7%inclusion39 decks446 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.4%inclusion50 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.7%inclusion46 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
5.5%inclusion33 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion270 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion255 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion232 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion192 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion166 decks593 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion155 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion145 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion110 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion102 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion96 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion84 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion84 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion74 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion68 decks592 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion68 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion64 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion57 decks593 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion42 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.0%inclusion36 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion30 decks593 decks
-2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion183 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion181 decks597 decks
27%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion126 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion115 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion63 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion56 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion43 decks593 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.9%inclusion35 decks593 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion31 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.0%inclusion30 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion323 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion321 decks597 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion305 decks597 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion304 decks597 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion296 decks597 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion288 decks597 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
48%inclusion284 decks597 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion262 decks597 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion246 decks597 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion170 decks436 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion231 decks597 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion221 decks597 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion208 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion202 decks593 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion203 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion190 decks597 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion182 decks597 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion173 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion167 decks597 decks
26%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion158 decks597 decks
24%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion157 decks597 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion152 decks597 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
25%inclusion113 decks444 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion145 decks597 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
24%inclusion99 decks417 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion132 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion129 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion124 decks580 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion123 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion120 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
19%inclusion116 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion116 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion115 decks593 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion106 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion105 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion104 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion104 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion103 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion100 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion98 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion70 decks429 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion97 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion91 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion91 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion86 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion85 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion83 decks593 decks
8%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion82 decks597 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion73 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion306 decks597 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion281 decks597 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion164 decks597 decks
22%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion112 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion90 decks597 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion87 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.0%inclusion54 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.0%inclusion53 decks592 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.9%inclusion53 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
On Serra's Wings
5.9%inclusion35 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
16%inclusion93 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion89 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion384 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion325 decks597 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion279 decks597 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion264 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion232 decks597 decks
30%synergy
Ancient Den
28%inclusion170 decks597 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion167 decks597 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion161 decks597 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion143 decks597 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion90 decks593 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion90 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion66 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion65 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion53 decks593 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion53 decks597 decks
-10%synergy
Needle Spires
8.4%inclusion50 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.4%inclusion50 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion49 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.5%inclusion45 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion39 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion34 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion556 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion457 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion308 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion280 decks597 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion127 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion113 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion95 decks597 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion82 decks580 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.2%inclusion43 decks597 decks
-8%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.5%inclusion33 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion583 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion578 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion559 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion398 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion392 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion323 decks597 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion309 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion284 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion232 decks597 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion231 decks597 decks
12%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion223 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion210 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion202 decks597 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion166 decks593 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion162 decks597 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion130 decks597 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion122 decks597 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion111 decks580 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion111 decks597 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion107 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion103 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion99 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion96 decks597 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion88 decks597 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion86 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion85 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion82 decks597 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion79 decks597 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion77 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion71 decks597 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion62 decks597 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion59 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion57 decks597 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
9.2%inclusion55 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion54 decks593 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion52 decks597 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion51 decks597 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.4%inclusion29 decks347 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.0%inclusion48 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.9%inclusion47 decks597 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion44 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion43 decks593 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion41 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.7%inclusion40 decks597 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.4%inclusion38 decks597 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.4%inclusion32 decks597 decks
-6%synergy