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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fire Nation Palace
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Firebending Student
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Solstice Revelations
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Increasing Vengeance
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Desperate Ritual
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Seething Song
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Reverberate
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Urabrask
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Return the Favor
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Past in Flames
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Overmaster
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
55%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Underworld Breach
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Containment Construct
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Guttersnipe
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Moon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stormsplitter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Party Thrasher
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Charmbreaker Devils
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Reiterate
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Demand Answers
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Pyroblast
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Display of Power
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Big Score
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Expedite
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Twinferno
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Flare of Duplication
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Invoke Calamity
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Fury Storm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Crimson Wisps
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Meek
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Fork
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Price of Progress
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Needle Drop
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Wild Ricochet
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Gut Shot
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Commune with Lava
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Lava Dart
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Temper
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Opera Love Song
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Active Volcano
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reroute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Skullcrack
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Crackle with Power
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Bonus Round
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Shattering Spree
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Warlord's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%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
Light Up the Stage
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Reforge the Soul
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sozin's Comet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Festival
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Change of Fortune
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Promise
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Highway Robbery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flame Jab
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ignite Memories
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Relay
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Monument to Endurance
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Primal Amulet
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Blood Moon
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Artist's Talent
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Powerbalance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Fated Firepower
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
20%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sandstone Needle
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorpool
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Kher Keep
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Valakut Awakening
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy