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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
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion90 decks96 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
88%inclusion84 decks96 decks
83%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion82 decks96 decks
82%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion76 decks96 decks
75%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion75 decks91 decks
74%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion69 decks92 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion64 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
62%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
63%inclusion60 decks96 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion59 decks96 decks
49%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
48%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
47%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Professor Hojo
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Lion Sash
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Dispatch
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
52%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Harmonize
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
54%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion50 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion42 decks96 decks
42%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion29 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Ultima Weapon
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
53%inclusion51 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion28 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion86 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion94 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
80%inclusion77 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion73 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion66 decks96 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion57 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion54 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion53 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion49 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion40 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Shrine
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
-18%synergy
Cinder Glade
38%inclusion36 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion35 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion34 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
-12%synergy