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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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Monk Gyatso
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Badgermole Cub
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
93%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
88%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
83%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
70%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
76%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Mox Diamond
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Professor Hojo
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Silence
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Clever Concealment
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Veil of Summer
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-25%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Full Throttle
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-35%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-29%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Commander's Plate
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Nettlecyst
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
O-Naginata
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Will
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Food Chain
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
53%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
81%synergy
Taiga
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Windswept Heath
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Plateau
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
80%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Spire Garden
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Rootbound Crag
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-46%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy