Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized 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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Firebending Student
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Solstice Revelations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Desperate Ritual
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Grapeshot
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Overmaster
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Seething Song
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Urabrask
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Containment Construct
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Reverberate
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Return the Favor
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Neheb, the Eternal
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Moon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Spider-Punk
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Humble Defector
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stormsplitter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Big Score
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Bolt Bend
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Invoke Calamity
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Demand Answers
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Expedite
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Display of Power
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Twinferno
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Flare of Duplication
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Fury Storm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Reiterate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Dual Strike
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Crimson Wisps
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Might of the Meek
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fork
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Electrodominance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Needle Drop
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fists of Flame
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lava Dart
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Temper
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Commune with Lava
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Heat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Opera Love Song
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Final Fortune
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Reroute
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Skullcrack
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Past in Flames
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Crackle with Power
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Strike It Rich
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Bonus Round
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Crash Through
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Warlord's Fury
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Reckless Impulse
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Renegade Tactics
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Ancestral Anger
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Grab the Prize
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reforge the Soul
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Shattering Spree
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Promise
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Highway Robbery
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Insult // Injury
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Empty the Warrens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Change of Fortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Doublecast
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Winds of Change
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Primal Amulet
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bag of Holding
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Braid of Fire
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Artist's Talent
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Dual Casting
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Count on Luck
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Festival of Embers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Repercussion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sandstone Needle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Mine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Caged Sun
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy