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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Omashu City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
94%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Professor Hojo
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
82%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Unfinished Business
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Rampant Growth
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Vandalblast
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Bastion Protector
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Champion's Helm
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Blade
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Helitrooper
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Zack Fair
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Bronze Guardian
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Armory Automaton
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Barret Wallace
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Kujata
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Neyali, Suns' Vanguard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kemba, Kha Enduring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Delivery Moogle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Weapon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Clever Concealment
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Slash of Light
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Resistance Reunited
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Austere Command
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Harmonize
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Decimate
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Reach the Horizon
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-37%synergy
Goldwardens' Gambit
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Commune with Beavers
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Darksteel Plate
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Mask of Memory
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Explorer's Scope
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Paladin's Arms
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
White Mage's Staff
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bard's Bow
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Genji Glove
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Warrior's Sword
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sylvok Battle-Chair
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Batterbone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Dragonwing Glider
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Tangleweave Armor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Glimmer Lens
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Monk's Fist
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Staff of the Storyteller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hexgold Hoverwings
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Leather Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Kemba's Banner
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hexgold Halberd
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Masamune
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Furious Rise
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Grasp of Fate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
With Great Power...
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
80%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Blitzball
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Cinder Glade
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Game Trail
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Battlefield Forge
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Rootbound Crag
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Canopy Vista
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Mossfire Valley
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Fortified Village
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
53%synergy
Brushland
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Radiant Grove
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy