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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
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Morningtide's Light
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
78%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
68%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Helm of the Host
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Professor Hojo
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Helitrooper
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Final Fortune
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Nature's Lore
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Unfinished Business
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Decimate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ultima Weapon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Power Fist
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Super State
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Spire of Industry
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Brushland
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Cinder Glade
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Shrine
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Savannah
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Game Trail
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy