Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Fated Firepower
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Desperate Ritual
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Seething Song
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Urabrask
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Reverberate
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Overmaster
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Return the Favor
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
56%synergy
Past in Flames
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Containment Construct
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Young Pyromancer
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Moon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Punk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Party Thrasher
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Demand Answers
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Bolt Bend
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Pyroblast
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Display of Power
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Big Score
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Expedite
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Twinferno
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Flare of Duplication
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Fury Storm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Wisps
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Invoke Calamity
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Meek
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Fork
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Needle Drop
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Price of Progress
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Commune with Lava
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Fists of Flame
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Lava Dart
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Solstice Revelations
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Temper
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Active Volcano
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Mine Collapse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Reroute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Crackle with Power
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Flame
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bonus Round
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Strike It Rich
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shattering Spree
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Warlord's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Impulse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Anger
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Reforge the Soul
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sozin's Comet
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Zenith Festival
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Empty the Warrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Change of Fortune
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Promise
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Flame Jab
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ignite Memories
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Magmatic Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Primal Amulet
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Blood Moon
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
16%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Sandstone Needle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Kher Keep
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Caged Sun
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy