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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
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
74%synergy
Open the Armory
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
70%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
82%inclusion47 decks57 decks
69%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
61%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
59%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Thran Power Suit
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
53%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
52%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Relic Seeker
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Champion of the Flame
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
41%synergy
Foundry Inspector
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Kor Blademaster
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Armory Paladin
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Honored Knight-Captain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Rabbit Battery
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Selfless Samurai
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Oreskos Explorer
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Palm
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Master Warcraft
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Make a Stand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Karametra's Blessing
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Response // Resurgence
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Reconstruct History
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Fireshrieker
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Hero's Blade
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Argentum Armor
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Greataxe
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Plate Armor
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Ring of Valkas
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Sculpting Steel
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bonesplitter
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Blazing Sunsteel
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Infiltration Lens
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Batterbone
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
40%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Fighter Class
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
15%synergy
On Serra's Wings
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Faith Unbroken
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Arterial Alchemy
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Showdown of the Skalds
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Arrest
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
With Great Power...
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Cage of Hands
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Felidar Umbra
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Shielded by Faith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Axgard Armory
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Buried Ruin
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Secluded Steppe
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Needle Spires
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Encroaching Wastes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Secluded Starforge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Cathedral of War
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Memorial to War
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Kher Keep
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Arch of Orazca
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion51 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Signet
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
The Irencrag
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Guildgate
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-27%synergy
Spectator Seating
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-31%synergy
Radiant Summit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Cave of Temptation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-39%synergy
Lorehold Campus
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Transguild Promenade
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy