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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Fire Nation Palace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Solstice Revelations
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Grapeshot
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Desperate Ritual
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Overmaster
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Containment Construct
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Seething Song
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Reverberate
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Urabrask
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Past in Flames
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Gamble
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Guttersnipe
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
32%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Firebrand Archer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Wandering Archaic
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Firebending Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Humble Defector
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Defiler of Instinct
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Big Score
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Invoke Calamity
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Pyroblast
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Expedite
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Twinferno
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Reiterate
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Fury Storm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Crimson Wisps
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Might of the Meek
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Fork
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Price of Progress
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Needle Drop
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Lava Dart
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Temper
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Lava
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Heat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reroute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Crackle with Power
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Strike It Rich
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Bonus Round
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Warlord's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Impulse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Ancestral Anger
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Boltwave
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Shattering Spree
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Reforge the Soul
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Banefire
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Highway Robbery
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Promise
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Insult // Injury
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Price of Freedom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Change of Fortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Doublecast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Primal Amulet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Braid of Fire
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Artist's Talent
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Count on Luck
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dual Casting
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Festival of Embers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Return the Past
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sandstone Needle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy