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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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Sokka, Swordmaster
4.7%inclusion2 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion116 decks128 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion105 decks120 decks
79%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion106 decks128 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion99 decks121 decks
74%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion100 decks128 decks
71%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion93 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion94 decks128 decks
69%synergy
Sword of the Animist
74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion91 decks121 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
71%inclusion86 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion85 decks121 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion87 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
66%inclusion84 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
63%inclusion81 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion79 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
57%synergy
Professor Hojo
60%inclusion72 decks121 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
55%inclusion66 decks121 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
49%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
45%inclusion54 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion51 decks121 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion50 decks121 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
39%inclusion47 decks121 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Zack Fair
36%inclusion43 decks121 decks
29%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
28%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
34%inclusion41 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Delighted Halfling
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
24%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion28 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Helitrooper
19%inclusion23 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Lion Sash
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion19 decks121 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.1%inclusion11 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.3%inclusion10 decks121 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Dispatch
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
35%inclusion42 decks121 decks
27%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
32%inclusion39 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
20%inclusion24 decks121 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion22 decks120 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Stump Stomp
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion63 decks121 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Champion's Helm
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion38 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Hero's Blade
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Ultima Weapon
29%inclusion35 decks121 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion27 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion15 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Strong Back
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.8%inclusion7 decks121 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion115 decks128 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Summoning Materia
25%inclusion30 decks121 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion125 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion124 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion124 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion122 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion111 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Temple Garden
84%inclusion108 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Stomping Ground
84%inclusion107 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
74%inclusion95 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
72%inclusion92 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion91 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion90 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion89 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion82 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Plateau
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Taiga
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Savannah
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Jungle Shrine
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Canopy Vista
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
-21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
-23%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Thornspire Verge
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion17 decks121 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-2%synergy