Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander)

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion137 decks627 decks
2%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion63 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Lavaleaper
4.8%inclusion30 decks627 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
3.7%inclusion23 decks615 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
80%inclusion4.09K decks5.10K decks
66%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
59%inclusion3.03K decks5.10K decks
56%synergy
Grapeshot
62%inclusion3.17K decks5.10K decks
54%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion2.89K decks5.10K decks
53%synergy
Overmaster
57%inclusion2.90K decks5.10K decks
53%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
58%inclusion2.98K decks5.10K decks
53%synergy
Reverberate
65%inclusion3.30K decks5.10K decks
52%synergy
Past in Flames
58%inclusion2.98K decks5.10K decks
52%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
68%inclusion3.45K decks5.10K decks
51%synergy
Desperate Ritual
62%inclusion3.15K decks5.10K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
81%inclusion4.12K decks5.10K decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
77%inclusion3.91K decks5.10K decks
46%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion3.68K decks5.10K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion3.58K decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion3.54K decks5.10K decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
67%inclusion3.42K decks5.10K decks
37%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion3.19K decks5.10K decks
48%synergy
Return the Favor
62%inclusion3.15K decks5.10K decks
43%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
61%inclusion3.09K decks5.10K decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
60%inclusion3.08K decks5.10K decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion3.15K decks5.10K decks
25%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion1.86K decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
34%inclusion1.75K decks5.10K decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion716 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion657 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion536 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.4%inclusion429 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion338 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
48%inclusion2.45K decks5.10K decks
42%synergy
Containment Construct
47%inclusion2.41K decks5.10K decks
43%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
46%inclusion2.36K decks5.10K decks
29%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
46%inclusion713 decks1.56K decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
45%inclusion2.27K decks5.10K decks
35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion2.21K decks5.08K decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
37%inclusion1.86K decks5.10K decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion1.48K decks4.36K decks
28%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
33%inclusion1.70K decks5.10K decks
31%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion1.67K decks5.10K decks
26%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
32%inclusion1.64K decks5.10K decks
24%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
29%inclusion1.50K decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
26%inclusion1.35K decks5.10K decks
24%synergy
Firebrand Archer
26%inclusion1.33K decks5.10K decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
24%inclusion1.23K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.10K decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion1.02K decks5.10K decks
17%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion224 decks1.15K decks
15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion986 decks5.10K decks
16%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
18%inclusion943 decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
17%inclusion866 decks5.10K decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
16%inclusion812 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion797 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion796 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion775 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
15%inclusion747 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
14%inclusion710 decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion149 decks1.08K decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion662 decks5.10K decks
0%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion399 decks3.11K decks
10%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
12%inclusion621 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion391 decks3.62K decks
-1%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion449 decks4.33K decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
10%inclusion113 decks1.15K decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.1%inclusion466 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
9.0%inclusion460 decks5.10K decks
-2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.7%inclusion442 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.4%inclusion430 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.3%inclusion222 decks2.67K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Moon
7.9%inclusion401 decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
7.5%inclusion384 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
6.0%inclusion308 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.9%inclusion303 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Party Thrasher
5.7%inclusion290 decks5.09K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
5.6%inclusion202 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
5.6%inclusion245 decks4.37K decks
-4%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
5.5%inclusion281 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.2%inclusion92 decks1.78K decks
1%synergy
Grinning Ignus
5.1%inclusion260 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Instants
Pyretic Ritual
60%inclusion3.07K decks5.10K decks
47%synergy
Demand Answers
55%inclusion2.79K decks5.10K decks
31%synergy
Abrade
51%inclusion2.62K decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
51%inclusion2.58K decks5.10K decks
33%synergy
Flare of Duplication
50%inclusion2.57K decks5.10K decks
40%synergy
Big Score
47%inclusion2.39K decks5.10K decks
18%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion2.31K decks5.10K decks
35%synergy
Reiterate
42%inclusion2.13K decks5.10K decks
37%synergy
Display of Power
41%inclusion2.10K decks5.10K decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion1.98K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
36%inclusion1.82K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion1.38K decks3.94K decks
7%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion1.73K decks5.10K decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion1.69K decks5.10K decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
33%inclusion1.67K decks5.10K decks
29%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion1.66K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion1.59K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
30%inclusion1.51K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Crimson Wisps
29%inclusion1.46K decks5.10K decks
23%synergy
Fury Storm
28%inclusion1.41K decks5.10K decks
27%synergy
Dual Strike
25%inclusion1.30K decks5.10K decks
24%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion1.25K decks5.10K decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
21%inclusion1.07K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion345 decks1.68K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
20%inclusion1.04K decks5.10K decks
16%synergy
Fiery Temper
19%inclusion983 decks5.10K decks
18%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
19%inclusion981 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
19%inclusion948 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion908 decks5.05K decks
16%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion914 decks5.10K decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion906 decks5.10K decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion905 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion892 decks5.10K decks
15%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion865 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Might of the Meek
16%inclusion728 decks4.55K decks
12%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion815 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion749 decks5.10K decks
13%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion679 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion630 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Lava Dart
12%inclusion618 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion606 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion115 decks1.15K decks
4%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
10%inclusion505 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Commune with Lava
9.2%inclusion470 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
9.1%inclusion390 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.8%inclusion447 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
8.3%inclusion421 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Electric Revelation
7.8%inclusion397 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.0%inclusion356 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Siege Smash
6.5%inclusion325 decks5.02K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
46%inclusion2.35K decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.33K decks5.10K decks
-7%synergy
Crackle with Power
41%inclusion2.11K decks5.10K decks
37%synergy
Strike It Rich
37%inclusion1.87K decks5.10K decks
30%synergy
Rite of Flame
33%inclusion1.67K decks5.10K decks
24%synergy
Bonus Round
32%inclusion1.64K decks5.10K decks
30%synergy
Light Up the Stage
30%inclusion1.55K decks5.10K decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
29%inclusion1.03K decks3.58K decks
23%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion1.31K decks5.10K decks
20%synergy
Grab the Prize
23%inclusion899 decks3.93K decks
15%synergy
Renegade Tactics
23%inclusion1.16K decks5.10K decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion1.06K decks5.10K decks
13%synergy
Reckless Impulse
20%inclusion1.02K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion1.01K decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
20%inclusion525 decks2.67K decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
19%inclusion983 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion953 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Warlord's Fury
19%inclusion947 decks5.10K decks
15%synergy
Shattering Spree
18%inclusion931 decks5.10K decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion832 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
16%inclusion813 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
16%inclusion800 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Twinflame
16%inclusion794 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Change of Fortune
15%inclusion787 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion729 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion712 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Finale of Promise
14%inclusion704 decks5.10K decks
13%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion702 decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Tormenting Voice
14%inclusion698 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion668 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
13%inclusion641 decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion634 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Sozin's Comet
12%inclusion144 decks1.18K decks
8%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion605 decks5.10K decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion594 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion576 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Ignite the Future
10%inclusion506 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
9.1%inclusion462 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
8.5%inclusion433 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
8.4%inclusion427 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.2%inclusion419 decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Rile
8.2%inclusion417 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion370 decks5.10K decks
-6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
7.2%inclusion365 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.0%inclusion359 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
6.7%inclusion341 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Mark
6.5%inclusion331 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
End the Festivities
6.5%inclusion330 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.3%inclusion323 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion2.01K decks5.10K decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion1.85K decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Monument to Endurance
32%inclusion1K decks3.12K decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion1.62K decks5.10K decks
-8%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion872 decks5.10K decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion246 decks2.19K decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion551 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion531 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Bag of Holding
10%inclusion485 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.0%inclusion461 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.9%inclusion455 decks5.10K decks
8%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.7%inclusion393 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.6%inclusion387 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.5%inclusion330 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.4%inclusion326 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion325 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
5.8%inclusion63 decks1.09K decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.6%inclusion286 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion281 decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.1%inclusion262 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.1%inclusion261 decks5.10K decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
47%inclusion2.38K decks5.10K decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion1.91K decks5.10K decks
31%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion1.27K decks4.39K decks
24%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion1.18K decks5.10K decks
21%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion1.13K decks5.10K decks
20%synergy
Powerbalance
22%inclusion1.12K decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion998 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
19%inclusion969 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Repercussion
17%inclusion888 decks5.10K decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion430 decks3.58K decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion613 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion537 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.2%inclusion419 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
7.8%inclusion397 decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Fated Firepower
7.2%inclusion120 decks1.68K decks
2%synergy
Return the Past
6.6%inclusion337 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.4%inclusion324 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.2%inclusion71 decks1.15K decks
3%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.2%inclusion203 decks3.94K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
22%inclusion1.13K decks5.10K decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
17%inclusion865 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Jaya Ballard
8.2%inclusion416 decks5.10K decks
6%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.2%inclusion265 decks5.10K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
34%inclusion1.76K decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
34%inclusion371 decks1.09K decks
23%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
28%inclusion1.45K decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1.02K decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
19%inclusion994 decks5.10K decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion875 decks5.10K decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion838 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion335 decks2.20K decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion661 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion654 decks5.07K decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion570 decks5.10K decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion534 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion516 decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.4%inclusion431 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.4%inclusion428 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion422 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.7%inclusion393 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.5%inclusion381 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.2%inclusion267 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion4.24K decks5.10K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion3.47K decks5.10K decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
37%inclusion1.90K decks5.10K decks
31%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion1.15K decks5.10K decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.10K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion1.09K decks5.10K decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion685 decks5.10K decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion613 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion601 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion576 decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion573 decks5.10K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.0%inclusion407 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion343 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion336 decks5.10K decks
-8%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion334 decks5.10K decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion256 decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion4.77K decks5.10K decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion2.21K decks5.08K decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion1.59K decks5.10K decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion1.30K decks5.10K decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion1.10K decks5.10K decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion953 decks5.10K decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
19%inclusion948 decks5.10K decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.2%inclusion467 decks5.10K decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.6%inclusion386 decks5.10K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.1%inclusion312 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion308 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion298 decks5.10K decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.7%inclusion292 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion282 decks5.10K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.4%inclusion278 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy