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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
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Worldly Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Birds of Paradise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Adriana, Captain of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Eladamri's Call
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Heroic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Everybody Lives!
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Final Fortune
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Obscuring Haze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Shadowspear
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Commander's Plate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Buster Sword
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Helm of the Host
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Power Fist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Champion's Helm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Crawlspace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Celestial Armor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Galadhrim Bow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Baseball Bat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mandibular Kite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Coral Sword
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fishing Gear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Aggravated Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Audacity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Rune of Might
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Smoke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Well Rested
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Den
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Buried Ruin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Maze of Ith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tree of Tales
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Aetherspark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Sacred Foundry
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Wooded Foothills
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
71%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Spectator Seating
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
74%synergy
Taiga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Spire Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Savannah
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-28%synergy
Forest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-30%synergy
Plains
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-29%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stomping Ground
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy