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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion135 decks145 decks
87%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
94%inclusion137 decks145 decks
86%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion121 decks145 decks
80%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
91%inclusion127 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
88%inclusion123 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Champion's Helm
85%inclusion123 decks145 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
78%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
86%inclusion121 decks140 decks
77%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
81%inclusion118 decks145 decks
76%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
81%inclusion118 decks145 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
90%inclusion130 decks145 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
86%inclusion124 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Professor Hojo
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
73%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
81%inclusion113 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
81%inclusion117 decks145 decks
74%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
79%inclusion110 decks140 decks
71%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Zack Fair
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Austere Command
77%inclusion112 decks145 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Bastion Protector
73%inclusion106 decks145 decks
70%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion93 decks145 decks
57%synergy
Bronze Guardian
61%inclusion89 decks145 decks
59%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Armory Automaton
51%inclusion74 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Barret Wallace
43%inclusion60 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
40%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
32%inclusion46 decks145 decks
27%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
31%inclusion45 decks145 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
30%inclusion44 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Kujata
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
18%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
-8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Lizard Blades
10%inclusion15 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Item Shopkeep
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mister Gutsy
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
77%inclusion111 decks145 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Clever Concealment
74%inclusion107 decks145 decks
66%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion103 decks145 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion31 decks145 decks
-33%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion23 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion20 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-33%synergy
Boros Charm
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-26%synergy
Generous Gift
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-22%synergy
Haste Magic
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
76%inclusion110 decks145 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
76%inclusion110 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion108 decks145 decks
72%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
59%synergy
Harmonize
55%inclusion80 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Decimate
54%inclusion78 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
45%inclusion65 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Open the Armory
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
-37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-16%synergy
Reach the Horizon
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
73%inclusion106 decks145 decks
69%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion104 decks145 decks
47%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
70%inclusion101 decks145 decks
66%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
67%inclusion97 decks145 decks
65%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
59%inclusion86 decks145 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
56%inclusion81 decks145 decks
54%synergy
Explorer's Scope
46%inclusion66 decks145 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
39%inclusion57 decks145 decks
24%synergy
Genji Glove
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Ultima Weapon
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
-2%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion28 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
17%inclusion25 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion22 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
12%inclusion17 decks145 decks
11%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion16 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Paladin's Arms
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
8%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Sword
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.6%inclusion11 decks145 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
White Mage's Staff
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Glimmer Lens
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Furious Rise
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
21%synergy
Forge Anew
19%inclusion28 decks145 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Strong Back
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
75%inclusion109 decks145 decks
70%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
68%inclusion98 decks145 decks
64%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
63%inclusion91 decks145 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion30 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion12 decks145 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion137 decks145 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion135 decks145 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion145 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion144 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion144 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion141 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion134 decks145 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
90%inclusion131 decks145 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
90%inclusion130 decks145 decks
48%synergy
Cinder Glade
90%inclusion130 decks145 decks
40%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
87%inclusion126 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
87%inclusion126 decks145 decks
50%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion124 decks145 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion120 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
83%inclusion120 decks145 decks
67%synergy
Battlefield Forge
82%inclusion119 decks145 decks
60%synergy
Game Trail
81%inclusion118 decks145 decks
61%synergy
Brushland
81%inclusion117 decks145 decks
61%synergy
Fortified Village
79%inclusion115 decks145 decks
58%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion114 decks145 decks
63%synergy
Rugged Prairie
78%inclusion113 decks145 decks
68%synergy
Mossfire Valley
77%inclusion111 decks145 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
76%inclusion110 decks145 decks
72%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
75%inclusion109 decks145 decks
69%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
74%inclusion107 decks145 decks
65%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion100 decks145 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Peaks
66%inclusion96 decks145 decks
61%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
66%inclusion95 decks145 decks
61%synergy
Radiant Grove
64%inclusion93 decks145 decks
59%synergy
Ash Barrens
52%inclusion75 decks145 decks
46%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
9.0%inclusion13 decks145 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-5%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.9%inclusion10 decks145 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Windurst, Federation Center
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.2%inclusion9 decks145 decks
-15%synergy