Black Waltz No. 3 (Commander) - Optimized

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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Collective Inferno
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Super Shredder
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Harmonic Prodigy
76%inclusion84 decks110 decks
69%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion70 decks110 decks
55%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
56%inclusion62 decks110 decks
54%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
53%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion71 decks110 decks
47%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion61 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
85%inclusion94 decks110 decks
44%synergy
Circle of Power
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
52%inclusion57 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion55 decks110 decks
41%synergy
Night's Whisper
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
47%inclusion51 decks109 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion51 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion49 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
44%inclusion48 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion73 decks110 decks
43%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Underworld Breach
49%inclusion54 decks110 decks
42%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Chrome Mox
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Queen Brahne
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
32%synergy
Firebrand Archer
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Mysidian Elder
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
26%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Transpose
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Terminate
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Strike
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
34%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
24%synergy
Desperate Ritual
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Bedevil
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Crimson Wisps
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Gut Shot
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Cremate
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Aphotic Wisps
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Overkill
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Needle Drop
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion45 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion43 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
37%inclusion41 decks110 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Reanimate
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion34 decks110 decks
26%synergy
Light Up the Stage
30%inclusion33 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Overmaster
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Strike It Rich
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Flame Rift
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Suplex
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Risky Shortcut
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Twinflame
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Burning Inquiry
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion35 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion32 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion31 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
24%inclusion26 decks110 decks
23%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Jet Medallion
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
15%inclusion16 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
0%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Mindcrank
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Welding Jar
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Artist's Talent
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
38%synergy
Phyresis
36%inclusion40 decks110 decks
35%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
27%inclusion30 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Link
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Glistening Oil
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion12 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Thirst
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Theater of Horrors
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
48%inclusion53 decks110 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion27 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Restless Vents
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Karn's Bastion
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion101 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion95 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
61%inclusion67 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
43%inclusion47 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion21 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion106 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion105 decks110 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion97 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Blood Crypt
74%inclusion81 decks110 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
63%inclusion69 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion66 decks110 decks
27%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion64 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Luxury Suite
55%inclusion60 decks110 decks
16%synergy
Blazemire Verge
47%inclusion52 decks110 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
42%inclusion46 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
40%inclusion44 decks110 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
35%inclusion39 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Graven Cairns
35%inclusion38 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
34%inclusion37 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Tainted Peak
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion28 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion24 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
-14%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
13%synergy
Mount Doom
21%inclusion23 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
-12%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
20%inclusion22 decks110 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
10%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion20 decks110 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion18 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-9%synergy
Jagged Barrens
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
3%synergy