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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
5.1%inclusion9 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.9%inclusion6 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.3%inclusion4 decks122 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.7%inclusion2 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion232 decks237 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion206 decks237 decks
81%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion186 decks237 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion185 decks229 decks
73%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion186 decks228 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion176 decks237 decks
69%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
78%inclusion180 decks230 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion169 decks237 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion174 decks237 decks
66%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion173 decks229 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion164 decks229 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
69%inclusion164 decks237 decks
62%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion162 decks237 decks
65%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion157 decks237 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion155 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion148 decks237 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion146 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion146 decks237 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion142 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
59%inclusion135 decks229 decks
51%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
55%inclusion126 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
52%inclusion124 decks237 decks
49%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
46%inclusion108 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion92 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
38%inclusion88 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion88 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion84 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
34%inclusion81 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Helitrooper
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Lion Sash
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Armory Automaton
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
55%inclusion131 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion108 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion88 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
31%inclusion72 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
-15%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion108 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Austere Command
34%inclusion80 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Unfinished Business
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion39 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-22%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wrecking Ball Arm
52%inclusion120 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion122 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
49%inclusion115 decks237 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
45%inclusion106 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion104 decks237 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion97 decks225 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion99 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
30%inclusion70 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
27%inclusion64 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion57 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion32 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
49%inclusion117 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
7%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-26%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion120 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion100 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion233 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion218 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
23%inclusion52 decks229 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion232 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion232 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion231 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion227 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion161 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion160 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion159 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
66%inclusion156 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Stomping Ground
65%inclusion155 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion145 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Rootbound Crag
61%inclusion144 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion144 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Brushland
58%inclusion137 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Spire of Industry
55%inclusion130 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Windswept Heath
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion119 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Canopy Vista
50%inclusion118 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion115 decks237 decks
39%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion112 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion104 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion92 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Mossfire Valley
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Grove
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
6%synergy