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Mike Carrozza
Dec 16, 2025
The Best Graveyard Cards of 2025 for Commander
Graveyard enjoyer and occasional Bolas Mike Carrozza is here to share his picks for the best graveyard-centric Magic cards from 2025.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Earth Kingdom General
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Market Connections
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Sylvan Library
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
65%synergy
Children of Korlis
65%inclusion69 decks106 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
60%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion84 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Doom Whisperer
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Dark Confidant
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
56%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion68 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion63 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Serra Ascendant
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Archangel of Thune
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
52%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Soul Warden
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Essence Warden
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Haywire Mite
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Exemplar of Light
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Underrealm Lich
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Keen Duelist
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Ouroboroid
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
14%inclusion14 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Prophet
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Spike Feeder
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Stinging Study
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Abrupt Decay
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mortality Spear
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Tear Asunder
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Grisly Salvage
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
51%inclusion54 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-26%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion11 decks101 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Diresight
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-18%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Stargaze
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
13%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Lunar Convocation
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Cleric Class
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Greed
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Unity
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Compleation
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Overgrown Tomb
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
51%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion102 decks106 decks
50%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion98 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Bayou
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
49%synergy
Savannah
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Scrubland
82%inclusion87 decks106 decks
70%synergy
Indatha Triome
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Brushland
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Underground Mortuary
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Lush Portico
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
-28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Horizon Canopy
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Wastewood Verge
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-35%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
6%synergy