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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shared Roots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
White Lotus Tile
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
75%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
83%inclusion54 decks65 decks
73%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
67%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion48 decks68 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion42 decks64 decks
57%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Professor Hojo
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
39%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Helitrooper
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Barret Wallace
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Armory Automaton
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
6.3%inclusion4 decks64 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Dispatch
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Austere Command
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Harmonize
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Decimate
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Reach the Horizon
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Plate
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Hero's Blade
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion19 decks64 decks
27%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Explorer's Scope
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Power Fist
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Bone Sabres
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
47%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-19%synergy
Windcrag Siege
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Super State
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Furious Rise
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mayael's Aria
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Gavony Township
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion62 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion60 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Summoning Materia
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
39%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion46 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Rootbound Crag
66%inclusion45 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Jungle Shrine
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Cinder Glade
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Canopy Vista
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Brushland
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Fortified Village
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Stomping Ground
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Game Trail
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Mossfire Valley
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Grove
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sacred Peaks
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Spire Garden
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Commercial District
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy