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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
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
83%synergy
Commander's Plate
86%inclusion50 decks58 decks
80%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Shadowspear
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
58%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Reprieve
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
53%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Mask of Memory
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
38%synergy
All That Glitters
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Super State
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Great Furnace
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Inventors' Fair
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Buried Ruin
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
79%inclusion46 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Opal
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-27%synergy
The Aetherspark
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-34%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy