Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Fire Nation Palace
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion15 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion173 decks205 decks
69%synergy
Desperate Ritual
74%inclusion152 decks205 decks
62%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
65%inclusion133 decks205 decks
61%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
72%inclusion148 decks205 decks
59%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion134 decks205 decks
58%synergy
Seething Song
87%inclusion178 decks205 decks
57%synergy
Overmaster
60%inclusion123 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Reverberate
68%inclusion139 decks205 decks
55%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion139 decks205 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
86%inclusion177 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion151 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion151 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion150 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion148 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
68%inclusion139 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
63%inclusion130 decks205 decks
44%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
58%inclusion119 decks205 decks
52%synergy
Grapeshot
58%inclusion119 decks205 decks
49%synergy
Flare of Duplication
57%inclusion116 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion161 decks205 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion120 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion115 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
53%inclusion108 decks205 decks
37%synergy
Urabrask
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
46%synergy
Containment Construct
52%inclusion106 decks205 decks
48%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
46%inclusion94 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
42%inclusion87 decks205 decks
25%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
31%inclusion63 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
27%inclusion56 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
22%inclusion46 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion26 decks196 decks
11%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Wandering Archaic
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion24 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Grinning Ignus
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Party Thrasher
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.4%inclusion13 decks204 decks
-1%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
1%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
5.4%inclusion11 decks203 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Reiterate
54%inclusion111 decks205 decks
50%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion111 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion109 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Demand Answers
52%inclusion107 decks205 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
51%inclusion104 decks205 decks
32%synergy
Display of Power
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
43%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion93 decks205 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion90 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
42%inclusion85 decks204 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Fury Storm
40%inclusion83 decks205 decks
39%synergy
Invoke Calamity
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Crimson Wisps
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion67 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Dual Strike
30%inclusion62 decks205 decks
29%synergy
Fork
25%inclusion52 decks205 decks
23%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Might of the Meek
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
17%inclusion35 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Lava Dart
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Temper
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Lava
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Solstice Revelations
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
3%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.4%inclusion8 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion99 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion91 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
43%inclusion88 decks205 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Flame
42%inclusion86 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Crackle with Power
38%inclusion78 decks205 decks
34%synergy
Bonus Round
36%inclusion73 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Light Up the Stage
29%inclusion59 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
26%inclusion46 decks174 decks
23%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion53 decks203 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion53 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Shattering Spree
23%inclusion48 decks205 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Warlord's Fury
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Impulse
20%inclusion42 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Tactics
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
19%inclusion39 decks204 decks
11%synergy
Change of Fortune
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Finale of Promise
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Anger
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Shenanigans
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
-2%synergy
Apex of Power
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Mark
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Rile
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Banefire
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion81 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion65 decks197 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion57 decks205 decks
-12%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion30 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Bag of Holding
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.3%inclusion9 decks143 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-10%synergy
Shadowspear
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
56%inclusion114 decks205 decks
51%synergy
Blood Moon
41%inclusion84 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
31%inclusion64 decks205 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion41 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion38 decks205 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion32 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Repercussion
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion25 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
10%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-9%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion26 decks205 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
12%synergy
War Room
35%inclusion72 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
25%inclusion51 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion45 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion40 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion33 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion31 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion28 decks205 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion27 decks205 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.8%inclusion16 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion175 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion139 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion58 decks205 decks
22%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion39 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion37 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion36 decks205 decks
-17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion23 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion21 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.3%inclusion15 decks205 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion192 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion92 decks205 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion76 decks205 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion55 decks205 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion50 decks205 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion47 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion43 decks205 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion22 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion18 decks205 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion17 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion14 decks205 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion13 decks205 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.9%inclusion12 decks205 decks
3%synergy