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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
4.2%inclusion2 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Rumble Arena
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
86%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion124 decks136 decks
85%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
85%synergy
Unfinished Business
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
84%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion118 decks136 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion127 decks136 decks
83%synergy
Champion's Helm
87%inclusion118 decks136 decks
81%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
82%inclusion112 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Professor Hojo
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
87%inclusion118 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
86%inclusion117 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Dispatch
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Austere Command
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion113 decks136 decks
74%synergy
Helitrooper
82%inclusion112 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Bastion Protector
82%inclusion111 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
75%synergy
Zack Fair
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
74%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Bronze Guardian
78%inclusion106 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
75%inclusion102 decks136 decks
68%synergy
Armory Automaton
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
68%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Barret Wallace
59%inclusion80 decks136 decks
57%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
52%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
50%inclusion68 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Summon: Kujata
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Cloud's Limit Break
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Chaos Warp
83%inclusion113 decks136 decks
63%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion113 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Clever Concealment
81%inclusion110 decks136 decks
73%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
76%inclusion104 decks136 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-40%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
-42%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-27%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
82%inclusion112 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Vandalblast
82%inclusion111 decks136 decks
73%synergy
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion110 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Harmonize
75%inclusion102 decks136 decks
66%synergy
Decimate
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
67%inclusion91 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
61%inclusion83 decks136 decks
59%synergy
Reach the Horizon
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-37%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
82%inclusion112 decks136 decks
57%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
81%inclusion110 decks136 decks
74%synergy
Darksteel Plate
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Sword of the Animist
79%inclusion108 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Mask of Memory
76%inclusion104 decks136 decks
74%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
74%inclusion100 decks136 decks
69%synergy
Skullclamp
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Explorer's Scope
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
62%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Paladin's Arms
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Bard's Bow
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Warrior's Sword
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Furious Rise
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bonders' Enclave
76%inclusion104 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
71%inclusion97 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-19%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
80%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion136 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion134 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion134 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion133 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion125 decks136 decks
36%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion124 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion122 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Rootbound Crag
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
52%synergy
Battlefield Forge
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
66%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
51%synergy
Rugged Prairie
88%inclusion119 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion117 decks136 decks
71%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Game Trail
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Fortified Village
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Mossfire Valley
85%inclusion115 decks136 decks
71%synergy
Brushland
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
63%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
68%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
82%inclusion111 decks136 decks
75%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Spire of Industry
80%inclusion109 decks136 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
74%inclusion101 decks136 decks
69%synergy
Radiant Grove
73%inclusion99 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Sacred Peaks
73%inclusion99 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Evolving Wilds
71%inclusion97 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
59%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy