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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Combustion Man
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Commander's Plate
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Shadowspear
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Urza's Saga
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Fighter Class
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
56%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Lizard Blades
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Lion Sash
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Champion
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion Protector
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Engineer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Metalworker
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Welder
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Leonin Shikari
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Generous Gift
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Dispatch
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Tithe
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Reprieve
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Slash the Ranks
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Masterwork of Ingenuity
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Den
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Buried Ruin
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Inventors' Fair
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
62%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Plateau
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Opal Palace
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-33%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy