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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Work
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mechanical Glider
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
72%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Professor Hojo
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Clever Concealment
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Forge Anew
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Rampant Growth
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Vandalblast
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Helitrooper
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Armory Automaton
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Blitzball Shot
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fog
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Unfinished Business
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Decimate
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Single Combat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Hero's Blade
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Ultima Weapon
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Basilisk Collar
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Explorer's Scope
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Web-Shooters
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
41%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Furious Rise
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Windcrag Siege
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
41%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
68%synergy
Jungle Shrine
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Spire of Industry
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Rootbound Crag
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Cinder Glade
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Game Trail
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Radiant Grove
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Sacred Peaks
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Stomping Ground
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Mossfire Valley
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Spectator Seating
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy