Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Goliath Daydreamer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kindle the Inner Flame
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Guttersnipe
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Twinferno
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Grapeshot
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Past in Flames
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Coruscation Mage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Reverberate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Desperate Ritual
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Firebrand Archer
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Containment Construct
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormsplitter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Marauding Mako
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Harnesser of Storms
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Student
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Iron Myr
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Invoke Calamity
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Return the Favor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Meek
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Expedite
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Display of Power
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Fists of Flame
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bolt Bend
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Temper
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Gut Shot
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Lava Dart
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Needle Drop
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Crimson Wisps
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wild Ricochet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Electrickery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fury Storm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Haste Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Seize Opportunity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Play with Fire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Unholy Heat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Monstrous Rage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Grab the Prize
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Strike It Rich
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Overmaster
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Renegade Tactics
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Boltwave
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Crackle with Power
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Highway Robbery
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Crash Through
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Warlord's Fury
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Light Up the Stage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Doublecast
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Shattering Spree
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Finale of Promise
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Change of Fortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Galvanic Relay
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Impulse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Playful Shove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chain Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Plunge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Anger
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fear, Fire, Foes!
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Electroduplicate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bonus Round
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Season of the Bold
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Slagstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Elemental Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Wild Guess
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Burning Inquiry
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Sozin's Comet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Bag of Holding
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Endstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Powerbalance
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Virtue of Courage
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
The Legend of Roku
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fated Firepower
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Festival of Embers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Braid of Fire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Repercussion
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Dual Casting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Chandra, Flame's Catalyst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Forgotten Cave
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dwarven Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to War
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Star Compass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Unstable Obelisk
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy