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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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
White Lotus Tile
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
83%synergy
Colossus Hammer
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
76%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
84%inclusion52 decks62 decks
74%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
77%inclusion48 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion49 decks62 decks
69%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
73%inclusion45 decks62 decks
65%synergy
Sword of the Animist
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
64%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
62%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
68%inclusion42 decks62 decks
59%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Professor Hojo
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
63%inclusion39 decks62 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Champion's Helm
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
53%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Zack Fair
50%inclusion31 decks62 decks
44%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
41%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
44%inclusion27 decks62 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
42%inclusion26 decks62 decks
37%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Helitrooper
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
29%inclusion18 decks62 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Barret Wallace
19%inclusion12 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Armory Automaton
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Jumbo Cactuar
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Clever Concealment
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
38%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
40%inclusion25 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-20%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Unfinished Business
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Rampant Growth
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Austere Command
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Farseek
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonize
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Decimate
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Reach the Horizon
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conformer Shuriken
52%inclusion32 decks62 decks
45%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
47%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
44%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Darksteel Plate
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Hero's Blade
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
32%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Nettlecyst
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Power Fist
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Explorer's Scope
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Bone Sabres
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
26%inclusion16 decks62 decks
23%synergy
Fighter Class
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Sphere Grid
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Windcrag Siege
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Super State
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Furious Rise
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mayael's Aria
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Gavony Township
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion59 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Summoning Materia
45%inclusion28 decks62 decks
40%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion64 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Jungle Shrine
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Brushland
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Fortified Village
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Game Trail
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Radiant Grove
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Sacred Peaks
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Spire Garden
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Savannah
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Rockfall Vale
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Lush Portico
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Commercial District
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Thornspire Verge
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
7%synergy