Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Expensive Burn

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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
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Impolite Entrance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flamebraider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Overmaster
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Deflecting Swat
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Seething Song
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Urabrask
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Reverberate
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Pyroblast
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Return the Favor
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
57%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Demand Answers
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Mox Diamond
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Containment Construct
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Coruscation Mage
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Spider-Punk
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
________ Goblin
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Firebending Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Roaming Throne
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Desperate Ritual
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Bolt Bend
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Fork
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Duplication
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Valakut Awakening
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Fury Storm
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Reiterate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Redirect Lightning
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Display of Power
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Expedite
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Crimson Wisps
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke Calamity
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Dual Strike
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Might of the Meek
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Ricochet Trap
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Needle Drop
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Electrodominance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Pyrokinesis
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Lava Dart
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mogg Salvage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Final Fortune
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Flaring Pain
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fists of Flame
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Temper
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Plasma
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wild Ricochet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Skullcrack
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Shock
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wild Slash
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Crackle with Power
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Past in Flames
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Impulse
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Warlord's Fury
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Renegade Tactics
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shenanigans
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Change of Fortune
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magmatic Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Festival
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Heat Shimmer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Banefire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Worldfire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ground Rift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Promise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Avacyn's Judgment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sozin's Comet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Vexing Bauble
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Cube
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Disruptor Flute
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Blood Moon
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fated Firepower
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jaya Ballard
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
25%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Barbarian Ring
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sandstone Needle
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mirrorpool
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Madblind Mountain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hammerheim
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy