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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
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion111 decks121 decks
80%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
93%inclusion112 decks121 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion105 decks121 decks
68%synergy
Open the Armory
81%inclusion98 decks121 decks
67%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
56%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
69%inclusion83 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
55%synergy
Thran Power Suit
60%inclusion73 decks121 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion90 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion81 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
53%synergy
Sunforger
64%inclusion78 decks121 decks
48%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion76 decks121 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
47%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion74 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion59 decks121 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion55 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion31 decks120 decks
19%synergy
Foundry Inspector
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
14%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Kor Blademaster
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Rabbit Battery
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Brass Squire
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-18%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion40 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
4%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nettlecyst
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
46%synergy
Mask of Memory
50%inclusion61 decks121 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion60 decks121 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion58 decks121 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
46%inclusion56 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Commander's Plate
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion46 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion40 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
30%inclusion36 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion32 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion31 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion30 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion27 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
22%inclusion26 decks120 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion20 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Greataxe
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
53%inclusion64 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
7%synergy
On Serra's Wings
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion82 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
66%inclusion80 decks121 decks
43%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
54%inclusion65 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion53 decks121 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Great Furnace
24%inclusion29 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
9%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
-10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
-3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion117 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion26 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion16 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
The Irencrag
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion116 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion95 decks121 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion93 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion69 decks121 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion68 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion67 decks121 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion52 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion48 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion45 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
31%inclusion37 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion37 decks121 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion26 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion25 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion22 decks121 decks
-11%synergy
Spire of Industry
17%inclusion21 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion20 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion18 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion16 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
12%inclusion14 decks121 decks
9%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion13 decks121 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion12 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
0%synergy