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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Moxfield
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Improvisation Capstone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Cool but Rude
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Shellshock
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Casey Jones, Vigilante
1.5%inclusion1 decks67 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
83%inclusion202 decks242 decks
69%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
65%inclusion157 decks242 decks
62%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
72%inclusion175 decks242 decks
60%synergy
Desperate Ritual
71%inclusion173 decks242 decks
59%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion157 decks242 decks
58%synergy
Overmaster
62%inclusion149 decks242 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
60%inclusion144 decks242 decks
56%synergy
Seething Song
86%inclusion209 decks242 decks
56%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion164 decks242 decks
54%synergy
Reverberate
66%inclusion159 decks242 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
87%inclusion211 decks242 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion179 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion177 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
73%inclusion177 decks242 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion176 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
66%inclusion160 decks242 decks
49%synergy
Return the Favor
61%inclusion148 decks242 decks
42%synergy
Grapeshot
61%inclusion148 decks242 decks
53%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
56%inclusion136 decks242 decks
50%synergy
Flare of Duplication
55%inclusion134 decks242 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion192 decks242 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
60%inclusion146 decks242 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion133 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
52%inclusion126 decks242 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion122 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
49%inclusion66 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Containment Construct
48%inclusion117 decks242 decks
45%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion111 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
45%inclusion109 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
41%inclusion100 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion76 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
26%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion68 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion64 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion61 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion59 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
16%inclusion39 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Moon
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
10%inclusion24 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.9%inclusion12 decks151 decks
4%synergy
Grinning Ignus
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Party Thrasher
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion132 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion131 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion129 decks242 decks
49%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion128 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
51%inclusion123 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion114 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion112 decks242 decks
36%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
45%inclusion109 decks242 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion108 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion104 decks242 decks
40%synergy
Fury Storm
41%inclusion100 decks242 decks
40%synergy
Invoke Calamity
41%inclusion100 decks242 decks
38%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion99 decks241 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
40%inclusion97 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion89 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Crimson Wisps
37%inclusion89 decks242 decks
31%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
32%inclusion77 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Dual Strike
31%inclusion74 decks242 decks
29%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion73 decks242 decks
27%synergy
Redirect Lightning
28%inclusion39 decks141 decks
14%synergy
Might of the Meek
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Fork
24%inclusion58 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Gut Shot
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Price of Progress
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Lava Dart
17%inclusion41 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Needle Drop
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Temper
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion35 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Commune with Lava
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Electric Revelation
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
4%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion117 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion108 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Flame
40%inclusion98 decks242 decks
31%synergy
Strike It Rich
40%inclusion97 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Crackle with Power
37%inclusion90 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Bonus Round
35%inclusion85 decks242 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
28%inclusion60 decks211 decks
25%synergy
Light Up the Stage
27%inclusion66 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion62 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Crash Through
25%inclusion60 decks242 decks
19%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Shattering Spree
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Warlord's Fury
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Renegade Tactics
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Change of Fortune
19%inclusion45 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Promise
15%inclusion36 decks242 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion33 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Anger
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Shenanigans
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
End the Festivities
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.4%inclusion18 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-6%synergy
Rile
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Ground Rift
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Magmatic Insight
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion89 decks242 decks
25%synergy
Monument to Endurance
32%inclusion76 decks234 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion63 decks242 decks
-14%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion32 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Bag of Holding
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion20 decks242 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
53%inclusion128 decks242 decks
48%synergy
Blood Moon
40%inclusion98 decks242 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion83 decks242 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion70 decks242 decks
24%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion47 decks242 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Repercussion
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.4%inclusion13 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion46 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Jaya Ballard
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.8%inclusion14 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
35%inclusion84 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
34%inclusion83 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion57 decks242 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion54 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion43 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion37 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion28 decks184 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion34 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion31 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
-4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion210 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion166 decks242 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion67 decks242 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion49 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion48 decks242 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion44 decks242 decks
-15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion42 decks242 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion40 decks242 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion38 decks242 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion17 decks242 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.4%inclusion13 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion228 decks242 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion111 decks242 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion94 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion65 decks242 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion55 decks242 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion52 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion27 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion23 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.1%inclusion22 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.7%inclusion21 decks242 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.9%inclusion19 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion16 decks242 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.2%inclusion15 decks242 decks
4%synergy