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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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Hard-Won Jitte
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion107 decks108 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion101 decks108 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion92 decks108 decks
81%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion86 decks108 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion86 decks104 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion86 decks108 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion85 decks103 decks
74%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
76%inclusion82 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
74%inclusion80 decks108 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion76 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
63%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
54%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Shadowspear
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion65 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion63 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Helitrooper
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion60 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Clever Concealment
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-18%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion41 decks108 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
49%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion47 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
16%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
35%inclusion38 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion107 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion95 decks108 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion106 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion105 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion88 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion83 decks108 decks
33%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion75 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion71 decks108 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion67 decks108 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion64 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion55 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
-9%synergy
Jungle Shrine
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion39 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
-12%synergy