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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
Twin Blades
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meteor Sword
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Master Piandao
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
94%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
92%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
91%synergy
Sword of the Animist
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
89%synergy
Clever Concealment
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Hero's Blade
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Professor Hojo
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Rampant Growth
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Bronze Guardian
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Bastion Protector
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Helitrooper
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Zack Fair
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Armory Automaton
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Barret Wallace
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Weapons Vendor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Birds of Paradise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blade Historian
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lizard Blades
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Kujata
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Warp
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-33%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Restoration Magic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strength of Will
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Unfinished Business
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Nature's Lore
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Decimate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Harmonize
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Titanic Ultimatum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conqueror's Flail
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Darksteel Plate
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Mask of Memory
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Buster Sword
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Samurai's Katana
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gimli's Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Warrior's Sword
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Monk's Fist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Batterbone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Vulshok Splitter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mage Slayer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Furious Rise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
With Great Power...
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Summoning Materia
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
96%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Jungle Shrine
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Brushland
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Battlefield Forge
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
73%synergy
Rugged Prairie
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
86%synergy
Path of Ancestry
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Canopy Vista
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Cinder Glade
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Mossfire Valley
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
78%synergy
Exotic Orchard
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Game Trail
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Rootbound Crag
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Ash Barrens
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Evolving Wilds
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Sacred Peaks
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy