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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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Twilight Diviner
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.5%inclusion9 decks200 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.6%inclusion7 decks197 decks
2%synergy
Virulent Emissary
2.8%inclusion3 decks106 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Doom Whisperer
62%inclusion225 decks364 decks
57%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
63%inclusion228 decks364 decks
56%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion222 decks364 decks
52%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
63%inclusion230 decks364 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
53%inclusion193 decks364 decks
50%synergy
Darkstar Augur
52%inclusion189 decks364 decks
48%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
54%inclusion195 decks364 decks
47%synergy
Dark Confidant
48%inclusion176 decks364 decks
44%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
51%inclusion184 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
46%inclusion167 decks364 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Anguished Unmaking
67%inclusion244 decks364 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion226 decks364 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion225 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
54%inclusion196 decks364 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion189 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Soul Warden
48%inclusion176 decks364 decks
40%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
48%inclusion173 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Haywire Mite
45%inclusion164 decks364 decks
40%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
44%inclusion160 decks364 decks
37%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
43%inclusion158 decks364 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion165 decks364 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion36 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion158 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Essence Warden
43%inclusion156 decks364 decks
30%synergy
Exemplar of Light
41%inclusion150 decks364 decks
36%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
38%inclusion137 decks364 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion127 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
35%inclusion126 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
32%inclusion118 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion117 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion117 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
32%inclusion116 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32%inclusion116 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Soul's Attendant
32%inclusion115 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion111 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
29%inclusion107 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Archangel of Thune
27%inclusion97 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Eternal Witness
26%inclusion96 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
26%inclusion95 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Serra Ascendant
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
25%inclusion90 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
24%inclusion61 decks257 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
20%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
21%inclusion78 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
21%inclusion78 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion77 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Underrealm Lich
21%inclusion77 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
21%inclusion61 decks292 decks
19%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
21%inclusion75 decks364 decks
19%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
20%inclusion59 decks298 decks
18%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
19%inclusion69 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
18%inclusion66 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Twilight Prophet
18%inclusion66 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Reverence
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
17%inclusion59 decks357 decks
14%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Spore Frog
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Essence Channeler
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Gargantuan
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion56 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
15%inclusion55 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Indulging Patrician
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
14%inclusion52 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Ouroboroid
12%inclusion31 decks257 decks
10%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion112 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion110 decks364 decks
-17%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
30%inclusion108 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion102 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion69 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion56 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Mortality Spear
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Call
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion41 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Abzan Charm
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion28 decks285 decks
8%synergy
Dismember
10%inclusion35 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Grisly Salvage
9.3%inclusion34 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
6.9%inclusion25 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Stinging Study
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
-1%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
39%inclusion143 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion135 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion111 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
30%inclusion109 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion108 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion101 decks364 decks
-13%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion97 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
22%inclusion79 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion67 decks364 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
17%inclusion63 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Stargaze
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion56 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion47 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion43 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
11%inclusion40 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion39 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion38 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Life from the Loam
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Perennation
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion93 decks364 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
24%inclusion68 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Whip of Erebos
22%inclusion79 decks364 decks
19%synergy
The Great Henge
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion70 decks364 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
5%synergy
The Earth Crystal
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Sigil
8.5%inclusion31 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
8.0%inclusion29 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.3%inclusion23 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion22 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
41%inclusion151 decks364 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion142 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
29%inclusion74 decks257 decks
25%synergy
Lunar Convocation
24%inclusion86 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion72 decks364 decks
7%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion57 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
14%inclusion50 decks357 decks
8%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Greater Good
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Cleric Class
13%inclusion48 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Stronghold Arena
9.1%inclusion33 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion140 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
37%inclusion135 decks364 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion62 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion59 decks364 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion51 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion49 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
12%inclusion44 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion42 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.8%inclusion32 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Shefet Dunes
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
8%synergy
High Market
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Gavony Township
7.7%inclusion28 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Hashep Oasis
7.4%inclusion27 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.6%inclusion17 decks257 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
-3%synergy
The Black Gate
6.6%inclusion24 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.5%inclusion11 decks168 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
0%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion308 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion227 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Staff of Compleation
51%inclusion184 decks364 decks
45%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion144 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
37%inclusion136 decks364 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Unity
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Pristine Talisman
5.8%inclusion21 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.5%inclusion20 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
5.2%inclusion19 decks364 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion358 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion357 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion354 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion341 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
76%inclusion278 decks364 decks
48%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
76%inclusion275 decks364 decks
47%synergy
Brushland
70%inclusion255 decks364 decks
42%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion243 decks364 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
63%inclusion228 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion225 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion194 decks364 decks
-2%synergy
Indatha Triome
49%inclusion180 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion172 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
46%inclusion169 decks364 decks
-7%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion166 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion165 decks364 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
43%inclusion158 decks364 decks
38%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion153 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion144 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion143 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
39%inclusion143 decks364 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion117 decks364 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion115 decks364 decks
6%synergy
Horizon Canopy
31%inclusion114 decks364 decks
23%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
31%inclusion114 decks364 decks
25%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
31%inclusion114 decks364 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion112 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Canopy Vista
31%inclusion112 decks364 decks
-14%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion107 decks364 decks
10%synergy
Silent Clearing
29%inclusion107 decks364 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion105 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Underground Mortuary
29%inclusion104 decks364 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion97 decks364 decks
18%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion93 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion92 decks364 decks
22%synergy
Deceptive Landscape
25%inclusion91 decks364 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion90 decks364 decks
13%synergy
Murmuring Bosk
24%inclusion88 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Twilight Mire
24%inclusion88 decks364 decks
12%synergy
Deathcap Glade
22%inclusion81 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion80 decks364 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion78 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
20%inclusion71 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion68 decks364 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
18%inclusion65 decks364 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion62 decks364 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
16%inclusion60 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Hollow
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion58 decks364 decks
4%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
15%inclusion54 decks364 decks
7%synergy