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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sokka, Swordmaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
92%synergy
Colossus Hammer
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
87%inclusion33 decks38 decks
77%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Aggravated Assault
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
71%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Helm of the Host
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Professor Hojo
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Clever Concealment
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Inventory Management
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Final Fortune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Full Throttle
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sunforger
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Plate
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Annie Joins Up
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Windcrag Siege
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
18%synergy
The Aetherspark
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Summoning Materia
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Savannah
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Game Trail
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fortified Village
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy