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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twin Blades
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Unfinished Business
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Hero's Blade
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
83%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Dispatch
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Sword of the Animist
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
74%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Helitrooper
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Zack Fair
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Bastion Protector
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
67%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
65%synergy
Professor Hojo
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Bronze Guardian
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Armory Automaton
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Barret Wallace
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Kujata
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Weapons Vendor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Item Shopkeep
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Champion of the Flame
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gladiolus Amicitia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Serah Farron
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-29%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Protection Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Beast Within
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Harmonize
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Decimate
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
68%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Explorer's Scope
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Ultima Weapon
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Samurai's Katana
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Web-Shooters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
White Mage's Staff
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Magitek Scythe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bard's Bow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Masamune
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plate Armor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bonesplitter
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Furious Rise
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
76%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
61%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
72%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Blitzball
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
71%synergy
Rootbound Crag
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Canopy Vista
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
64%synergy
Exotic Orchard
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
80%synergy
Fortified Village
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Battlefield Forge
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Brushland
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Mossfire Valley
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
57%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Radiant Grove
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Sacred Peaks
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Ash Barrens
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Stomping Ground
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-37%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy