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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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Sokka, Swordmaster
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Crystalline Armor
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion81 decks89 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion75 decks89 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion69 decks84 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion64 decks85 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
58%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Open the Armory
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Professor Hojo
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion45 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
43%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-25%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion81 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
79%inclusion70 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Stomping Ground
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Fortified Village
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy