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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Bastion Protector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Professor Hojo
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Armory Automaton
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Guardian of Faith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul of New Phyrexia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Helitrooper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Amy Rose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Clever Concealment
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-25%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fire Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Protection Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Haste Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Rampant Growth
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Cultivate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Austere Command
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Vandalblast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Decimate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Time of Need
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harmonize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Armageddon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Hero's Blade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Darksteel Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Worldslayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Butcher's Cleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Armory of Iroas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Saddle of the Cavalier
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ring of Thune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forebear's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ultima Weapon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Samurai's Katana
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Warrior's Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Super State
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sol Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Game Trail
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Radiant Grove
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Spire of Industry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Fortified Village
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
79%synergy
Brushland
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
80%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Battlefield Forge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Rootbound Crag
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Canopy Vista
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Cinder Glade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Sacred Peaks
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Ash Barrens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Karplusan Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy