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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
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Thran Power Suit
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Boros Charm
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Lion Sash
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Relic Seeker
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Kor Blademaster
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Brass Squire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frodo, Determined Hero
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Armory Paladin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Generous Gift
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Loran's Escape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Disenchant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Condemn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Oblation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Excise the Imperfect
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Slash the Ranks
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Single Combat
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mithril Coat
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Argentum Armor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Greataxe
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
47%synergy
All That Glitters
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Gift of Immortality
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pariah
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Axgard Armory
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sequestered Stash
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
26%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
The Irencrag
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion36 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Summit
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy