Balthier and Fran (Commander) - Core

Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Strixhaven Skycoach
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Topiary Lecturer
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Noxious Newt
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Vastlands Scavenger
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lumbering Worldwagon
89%inclusion164 decks185 decks
87%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
84%inclusion156 decks185 decks
83%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
82%inclusion152 decks185 decks
80%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
78%inclusion145 decks185 decks
78%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
76%inclusion141 decks185 decks
75%synergy
The Regalia
77%inclusion141 decks183 decks
75%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
75%inclusion139 decks185 decks
74%synergy
Weatherlight
74%inclusion137 decks185 decks
73%synergy
Intrepid Stablemaster
73%inclusion135 decks185 decks
72%synergy
Mech Hangar
72%inclusion134 decks185 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
74%inclusion136 decks185 decks
72%synergy
Esika's Chariot
73%inclusion135 decks185 decks
67%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
69%inclusion128 decks185 decks
69%synergy
Hoard Hauler
68%inclusion126 decks185 decks
66%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
66%inclusion123 decks185 decks
63%synergy
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
65%inclusion120 decks185 decks
64%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion119 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Defend the Rider
62%inclusion114 decks185 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
58%inclusion107 decks185 decks
56%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
56%inclusion103 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Bello, Bard of the Brambles
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
52%synergy
House Cartographer
51%inclusion95 decks185 decks
51%synergy
Speedway Fanatic
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
46%synergy
Dynamite Diver
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
42%synergy
Reckless Velocitaur
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Blaster, Combat DJ
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
26%inclusion37 decks141 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
25%inclusion46 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Pyrewood Gearhulk
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Spider Manifestation
16%inclusion20 decks126 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Wanderglyph
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Cryptothrall
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Topiary Stomper
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Prompto Argentum
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Steel Overseer
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Seedship Agrarian
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Traveling Botanist
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Birds of Paradise
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
-19%synergy
Hazoret, Godseeker
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Racer
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Agonasaur Rex
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Thopter Engineer
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Teething Wurmlet
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Hangar Scrounger
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Rescue Leopard
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
54%inclusion100 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Run Over
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Road Rage
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion56 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Push the Limit
50%inclusion93 decks185 decks
50%synergy
Start Your Engines
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Full Throttle
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Decimate
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Commune with Beavers
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Crew
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-21%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Rise from the Wreck
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Hull Breach
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Explore
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rolling Hamsphere
52%inclusion96 decks185 decks
47%synergy
Cybership
50%inclusion92 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Reaver Titan
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
48%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
49%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
47%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
45%inclusion80 decks179 decks
44%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
44%inclusion82 decks185 decks
43%synergy
Mechtitan Core
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Earthrumbler
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
39%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
38%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
38%synergy
Spire Mechcycle
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
26%synergy
RMS Titanic
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Mole Module
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Knight Paladin
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
-14%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Goliath Truck
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Hedge Shredder
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Untethered Express
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mizzium Tank
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Smuggler's Buggy
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
War Balloon
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Mobile Garrison
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Burner Rocket
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Clown Car
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Raiders' Karve
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Aradara Express
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Mobile Homestead
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Dodgy Jalopy
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Galleon
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
7.8%inclusion14 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Rover Blades
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Necron Monolith
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Night Scythe
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Car
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
High-Speed Hoverbike
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Heart of Kiran
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Bitter Work
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Unnatural Growth
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Siege Modification
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Pia's Revolution
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
-25%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Earth
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Quest for Renewal
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Wild Roads
60%inclusion111 decks185 decks
59%synergy
Rocky Roads
60%inclusion111 decks185 decks
59%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion78 decks185 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion61 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Raging Ravine
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Tree of Tales
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Mishra's Factory
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion154 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion127 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
55%inclusion101 decks185 decks
54%synergy
Veloheart Bike
45%inclusion83 decks185 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Boommobile
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Gruul Signet
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion185 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion185 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion157 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
77%inclusion142 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
68%inclusion126 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
54%inclusion99 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Game Trail
53%inclusion98 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
52%inclusion97 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Karplusan Forest
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Stomping Ground
43%inclusion79 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Abandon
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Turf
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Copperline Gorge
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Highlands
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Bristling Backwoods
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Racers' Ring
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy