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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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Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
92%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
91%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
90%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
74%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Professor Hojo
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
75%synergy
Clever Concealment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Unfinished Business
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Shadowspear
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Zack Fair
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Indomitable Archangel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Foundry Inspector
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Thornscape Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Kor Duelist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Guardian of Faith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zamriel, Seraph of Steel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Armory Automaton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Everybody Lives!
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Krosan Grip
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-38%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Decimate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Into the North
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Snort
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Nettlecyst
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Champion's Helm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Hero's Blade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Ultima Weapon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Explorer's Scope
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Glimmer Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Power Fist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Batterskull
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Fighter Class
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Annie Joins Up
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Rancor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Summoner's Sending
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gavony Township
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Savannah
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
72%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Temple Garden
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Game Trail
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Taiga
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Fortified Village
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Mossfire Valley
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Jungle Shrine
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Commercial District
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Canopy Vista
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Cinder Glade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Arctic Treeline
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Highland Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Alpine Meadow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy