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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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Sokka, Swordmaster
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Crystalline Armor
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
89%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
81%synergy
Buster Sword
89%inclusion93 decks104 decks
81%synergy
Colossus Hammer
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
80%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
87%inclusion91 decks105 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
82%inclusion92 decks112 decks
78%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
67%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
72%inclusion76 decks105 decks
62%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion73 decks105 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Open the Armory
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion48 decks105 decks
37%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion46 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion43 decks105 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
34%inclusion36 decks105 decks
27%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
30%inclusion31 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
27%inclusion28 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.6%inclusion9 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Lion Sash
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
19%inclusion20 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-19%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion14 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Final Fortune
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
-17%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-23%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
48%inclusion50 decks105 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Genji Glove
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
31%inclusion33 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion21 decks105 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Fighter Class
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Annie Joins Up
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-24%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion23 decks105 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion111 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion102 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
The Aetherspark
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Stomping Ground
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion78 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Rootbound Crag
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
9%synergy