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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Combustion Man
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-11%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Champion's Helm
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Darksteel Plate
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Sword of the Animist
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Cultivate
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Vandalblast
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Rampant Growth
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Bastion Protector
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Zack Fair
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Helitrooper
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Barret Wallace
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Armory Automaton
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Brass Squire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Prompto Argentum
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Clever Concealment
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Judgment Bolt
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Haste Magic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Protection Magic
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Unfinished Business
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Austere Command
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Decimate
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Commune with Beavers
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Fumigate
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hero's Blade
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Mask of Memory
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Genji Glove
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Explorer's Scope
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Warrior's Sword
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
White Mage's Staff
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bard's Bow
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Paladin's Arms
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
29%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Furious Rise
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Utility Lands
Scavenger Grounds
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
White Auracite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Cinder Glade
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Game Trail
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Spire of Industry
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
70%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Brushland
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Rootbound Crag
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Village
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Mossfire Valley
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Radiant Grove
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Sacred Peaks
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Ash Barrens
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Crossroads Village
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Rockfall Vale
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-34%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Boros Garrison
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Abandon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-36%synergy