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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
Enter the Avatar State
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.7%inclusion3 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Twin Blades
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion133 decks146 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion131 decks146 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
88%inclusion129 decks146 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
73%inclusion107 decks146 decks
65%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion114 decks146 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion107 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion105 decks146 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
65%inclusion95 decks146 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion119 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion114 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
72%inclusion105 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
62%inclusion91 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion84 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Thran Power Suit
56%inclusion82 decks146 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion82 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion56 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Rabbit Battery
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Champion of the Flame
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Brass Squire
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Nettlecyst
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
39%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
47%inclusion68 decks146 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
40%inclusion59 decks146 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion34 decks142 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion18 decks129 decks
11%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion64 decks146 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion96 decks146 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
62%inclusion91 decks146 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
35%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
26%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
Needle Spires
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion140 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion116 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
-9%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
13%inclusion18 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion141 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion139 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion136 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion112 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion107 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion82 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion80 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
47%inclusion69 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion31 decks142 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
3%synergy