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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
War Balloon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Work
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lumbering Worldwagon
96%inclusion111 decks116 decks
94%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
90%inclusion104 decks116 decks
88%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
87%inclusion101 decks116 decks
86%synergy
Weatherlight
86%inclusion100 decks116 decks
85%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
84%synergy
The Regalia
86%inclusion96 decks111 decks
84%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
85%inclusion99 decks116 decks
84%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
84%inclusion97 decks116 decks
81%synergy
Esika's Chariot
86%inclusion100 decks116 decks
81%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Nautiloid Ship
78%inclusion90 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
78%inclusion90 decks116 decks
74%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Reaver Titan
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
76%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Hoard Hauler
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
74%synergy
Intrepid Stablemaster
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Beast Within
69%inclusion80 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Foundry Inspector
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
66%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion79 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bello, Bard of the Brambles
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Speedway Fanatic
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
64%synergy
House Cartographer
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
54%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
45%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Reckless Velocitaur
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Dynamite Diver
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Mystic
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Blaster, Combat DJ
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Cryptothrall
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Topiary Stomper
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Pyrewood Gearhulk
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Prompto Argentum
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Spider Manifestation
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Racer
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Cactusfolk Sureshot
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Steel Overseer
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Reclamation Sage
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Xenagos, God of Revels
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Seedship Agrarian
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-19%synergy
Anger
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Defend the Rider
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Chaos Warp
59%inclusion69 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Road Rage
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Run Over
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Push the Limit
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
57%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Start Your Engines
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
-18%synergy
Commune with Beavers
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Decimate
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Crew
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Hull Breach
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Delete
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Rise from the Wreck
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Cybership
62%inclusion72 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
53%inclusion61 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
42%inclusion49 decks116 decks
42%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Mechtitan Core
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
39%synergy
Spire Mechcycle
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
38%synergy
Earthrumbler
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
37%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
RMS Titanic
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Knight Paladin
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Shredder
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
20%synergy
Untethered Express
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Mizzium Tank
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Smuggler's Buggy
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Goliath Truck
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Raiders' Karve
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Mobile Homestead
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Aradara Express
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Mobile Garrison
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Clown Car
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Burner Rocket
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Night Scythe
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Dermotaxi
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Siege Modification
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Pia's Revolution
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
21%synergy
Quest for Renewal
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-32%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Kickoff Celebrations
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Mech Hangar
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
79%synergy
Wild Roads
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
70%synergy
Rocky Roads
70%inclusion81 decks116 decks
69%synergy
Buried Ruin
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
61%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Inventors' Fair
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Great Furnace
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Tree of Tales
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Raging Ravine
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Fomori Vault
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Restless Ridgeline
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
War Room
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion86 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
64%synergy
Veloheart Bike
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Gruul Signet
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Boommobile
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Herd Heirloom
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion116 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion116 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion110 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
79%inclusion92 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Glade
73%inclusion85 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Stomping Ground
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
61%inclusion71 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Thornspire Verge
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Commercial District
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Stump Stomp
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Turf
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Abandon
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
-9%synergy
Copperline Gorge
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
3%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Highlands
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-11%synergy