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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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Toph, the First Metalbender
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Monk Gyatso
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Badgermole Cub
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
91%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
88%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion53 decks55 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
90%inclusion46 decks51 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
73%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
66%synergy
Shadowspear
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Forge Anew
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Heroic Intervention
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
77%synergy
Teferi's Protection
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
43%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Combat Celebrant
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Mother of Runes
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lion Sash
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Eladamri's Call
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Dispatch
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Clever Concealment
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Veil of Summer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Final Fortune
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Palm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Nature's Lore
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-32%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-33%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Day
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Embercleave
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Nettlecyst
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
O-Naginata
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ultima Weapon
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Food Chain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Tree of Tales
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion40 decks55 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
The Aetherspark
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Summoning Materia
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
93%inclusion51 decks55 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Taiga
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
80%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion49 decks55 decks
61%synergy
Stomping Ground
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Temple Garden
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
46%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Rootbound Crag
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-24%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Jungle Shrine
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-45%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy