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
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Impolite Entrance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Grapeshot
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Desperate Ritual
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Reverberate
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Urabrask
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Overmaster
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Seething Song
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Chaos Warp
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Mana Geyser
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Return the Favor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Underworld Breach
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Gamble
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Dragon's Rage Channeler
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Guttersnipe
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Containment Construct
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Coruscation Mage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Moon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Party Thrasher
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Firebrand Archer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Stormsplitter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Grinning Ignus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Fury Storm
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Big Score
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Duplication
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reiterate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Expedite
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fork
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Display of Power
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
28%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Dual Strike
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Invoke Calamity
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Demand Answers
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Crimson Wisps
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Needle Drop
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Gut Shot
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Price of Progress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Might of the Meek
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Fists of Flame
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lava Dart
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Commune with Lava
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Opera Love Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ricochet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Temper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Solstice Revelations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Plasma
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mogg Salvage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Battle Hymn
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Risk Factor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Comet Storm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Strike It Rich
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Bonus Round
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Crackle with Power
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Crash Through
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Warlord's Fury
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Impulse
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Change of Fortune
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Shenanigans
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Empty the Warrens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Renegade Tactics
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Galvanic Relay
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Highway Robbery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Burning Inquiry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Mark
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Irencrag Feat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ignite Memories
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Magmatic Insight
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Eruption
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ground Rift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Anger
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Haze of Rage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Winds of Change
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Memories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snort
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zenith Festival
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sentinel Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Artist's Talent
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Blood Moon
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Lost in Memories
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dual Casting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Forgotten Cave
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mines of Moria
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sandstone Needle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Valakut Awakening
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy