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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
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Crystalline Armor
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Crystal Coating
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion89 decks90 decks
91%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
84%inclusion76 decks90 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion77 decks90 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
76%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
76%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion70 decks85 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
78%inclusion70 decks90 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
63%inclusion57 decks90 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
56%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
48%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Professor Hojo
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Unfinished Business
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Harmonize
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Super State
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-25%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion89 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Summoning Materia
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
17%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion88 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion72 decks90 decks
40%synergy
Stomping Ground
74%inclusion67 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion58 decks90 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Cinder Glade
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Jungle Shrine
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Mossfire Valley
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-12%synergy