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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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Mona Lisa, Science Geek
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
82%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
74%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Sword of the Animist
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Wrecking Ball Arm
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Champion's Helm
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Cultivate
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Professor Hojo
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Zack Fair
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Bastion Protector
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Helitrooper
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Armory Automaton
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Barret Wallace
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Weapons Vendor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Kujata
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Restoration Magic
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-22%synergy
Harmonize
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Decimate
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Shared Roots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Plate
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
32%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Explorer's Scope
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Power Fist
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bone Sabres
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
45%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Fighter Class
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Furious Rise
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Gavony Township
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
40%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion80 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Jungle Shrine
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rootbound Crag
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Spire of Industry
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Brushland
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Fortified Village
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion35 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Mossfire Valley
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Stomping Ground
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Temple Garden
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Grove
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Plateau
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Rockfall Vale
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Spire Garden
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Taiga
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Commercial District
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy