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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion88 decks94 decks
87%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion80 decks94 decks
82%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion81 decks94 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion75 decks94 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion74 decks94 decks
74%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
74%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion68 decks94 decks
67%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion70 decks94 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
76%inclusion68 decks90 decks
66%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion63 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion61 decks94 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion60 decks94 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Teferi's Protection
62%inclusion58 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
47%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
29%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion42 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Professor Hojo
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion40 decks94 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-18%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
40%inclusion38 decks94 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
-19%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-4%synergy
Decimate
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion44 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion41 decks88 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion41 decks94 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
39%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion33 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion30 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion28 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion25 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion25 decks94 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion24 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion23 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion36 decks94 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion46 decks94 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion27 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion26 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion85 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion93 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion92 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion76 decks94 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion71 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion65 decks94 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion62 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion59 decks94 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion57 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion55 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion54 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion53 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion52 decks94 decks
33%synergy
Rootbound Crag
52%inclusion49 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
31%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion48 decks94 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
48%inclusion45 decks94 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion43 decks94 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion39 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
30%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion35 decks94 decks
-12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion34 decks94 decks
-19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion22 decks94 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion21 decks94 decks
20%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion20 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion19 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion18 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion17 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion16 decks94 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks94 decks
-15%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion14 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion13 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion11 decks94 decks
-12%synergy