Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized Storm

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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
Flashback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cool but Rude
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Grapeshot
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Desperate Ritual
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Past in Flames
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Overmaster
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Reverberate
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Seething Song
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Urabrask
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Return the Favor
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Underworld Breach
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Gamble
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Guttersnipe
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Containment Construct
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Student
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mica, Reader of Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Punk
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Party Thrasher
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Grinning Ignus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Flamebraider
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Flare of Duplication
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Big Score
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Fury Storm
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Valakut Awakening
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Demand Answers
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Display of Power
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Expedite
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Fork
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Crimson Wisps
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Dual Strike
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Needle Drop
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Invoke Calamity
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Twinferno
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Gut Shot
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Might of the Meek
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Temper
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Lava Dart
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Fists of Flame
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Commune with Lava
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ricochet Trap
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pyrokinesis
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Salvage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Battle Hymn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Final Fortune
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzix's Mastery
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Rite of Flame
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Bonus Round
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Strike It Rich
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Crackle with Power
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Light Up the Stage
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Change of Fortune
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Crash Through
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-28%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Warlord's Fury
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Tactics
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Impulse
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Shenanigans
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Anger
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Empty the Warrens
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Doublecast
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Burning Inquiry
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Impolite Entrance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Magmatic Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Grab the Prize
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Storm of Memories
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Mark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Electroduplicate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Irencrag Feat
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Last Chance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Twinning Staff
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Sentinel Tower
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Artist's Talent
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Blood Moon
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Virtue of Courage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lost in Memories
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Powerbalance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Repercussion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
7%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Forgotten Cave
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy