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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fire Nation Palace
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Firebending Student
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion168 decks200 decks
69%synergy
Desperate Ritual
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
61%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
64%inclusion128 decks200 decks
60%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
72%inclusion144 decks200 decks
59%synergy
Seething Song
88%inclusion175 decks200 decks
58%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion129 decks200 decks
57%synergy
Reverberate
68%inclusion136 decks200 decks
55%synergy
Overmaster
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
55%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion135 decks200 decks
54%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
86%inclusion172 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion148 decks200 decks
44%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion147 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion145 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
68%inclusion136 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
64%inclusion128 decks200 decks
45%synergy
Grapeshot
59%inclusion118 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
53%synergy
Braid of Fire
56%inclusion113 decks200 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion158 decks200 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
60%inclusion119 decks200 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
56%inclusion111 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion44 decks200 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
54%inclusion108 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Urabrask
54%inclusion107 decks200 decks
47%synergy
Containment Construct
53%inclusion105 decks200 decks
49%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
46%inclusion92 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
26%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
30%inclusion59 decks200 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion53 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Firebrand Archer
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion22 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Party Thrasher
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Grinning Ignus
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Punk
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.1%inclusion12 decks198 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Flare of Duplication
56%inclusion112 decks200 decks
46%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
55%inclusion109 decks200 decks
50%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion107 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion107 decks200 decks
36%synergy
Demand Answers
53%inclusion106 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion99 decks200 decks
31%synergy
Display of Power
46%inclusion92 decks200 decks
43%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion91 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion87 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
42%inclusion83 decks199 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
42%inclusion83 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fury Storm
40%inclusion79 decks200 decks
38%synergy
Invoke Calamity
38%inclusion76 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion73 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Crimson Wisps
34%inclusion68 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
33%inclusion65 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
32%inclusion63 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Dual Strike
31%inclusion62 decks200 decks
29%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Fork
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
23%synergy
Might of the Meek
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
23%inclusion46 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Temper
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Lava Dart
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Lava
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
3%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Electric Revelation
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Battle Hymn
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
49%inclusion98 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
42%inclusion84 decks200 decks
35%synergy
Rite of Flame
41%inclusion81 decks200 decks
32%synergy
Crackle with Power
39%inclusion77 decks200 decks
34%synergy
Bonus Round
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Light Up the Stage
29%inclusion58 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Boltwave
27%inclusion53 decks198 decks
20%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Crash Through
25%inclusion50 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
23%inclusion45 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Warlord's Fury
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion39 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Change of Fortune
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
16%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Promise
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Reforge the Soul
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion28 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Anger
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion25 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion21 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
8%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Mark
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Sozin's Comet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Rile
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Magmatic Insight
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Apex of Power
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion78 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion75 decks200 decks
27%synergy
Monument to Endurance
34%inclusion65 decks192 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Bag of Holding
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.8%inclusion8 decks138 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
41%inclusion82 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion71 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
32%inclusion64 decks200 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion38 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
16%inclusion31 decks200 decks
13%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion30 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion24 decks200 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.1%inclusion14 decks198 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.5%inclusion13 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion41 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
36%inclusion72 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
35%inclusion70 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion47 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion32 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion29 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion19 decks141 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion20 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Sandstone Needle
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
-6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion12 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion171 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion133 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion55 decks200 decks
21%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
21%inclusion42 decks200 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion40 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion37 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion36 decks200 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion35 decks200 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion34 decks200 decks
-18%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion23 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion18 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
-4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.5%inclusion11 decks200 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion188 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion89 decks200 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion74 decks200 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
26%inclusion51 decks200 decks
14%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion43 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion19 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.5%inclusion17 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.0%inclusion16 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.0%inclusion14 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
6.5%inclusion13 decks200 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.0%inclusion10 decks200 decks
2%synergy