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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Meteor Sword
2.8%inclusion2 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
1.3%inclusion2 decks149 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
96%inclusion216 decks224 decks
88%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
92%inclusion207 decks224 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion208 decks224 decks
87%synergy
Champion's Helm
90%inclusion202 decks224 decks
84%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
93%inclusion206 decks222 decks
82%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion187 decks224 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
87%inclusion195 decks224 decks
80%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
90%inclusion200 decks222 decks
80%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
87%inclusion194 decks222 decks
79%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
86%inclusion192 decks222 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Cultivate
89%inclusion200 decks224 decks
39%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
83%inclusion185 decks222 decks
76%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
83%inclusion186 decks224 decks
78%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion184 decks222 decks
74%synergy
Rampant Growth
82%inclusion184 decks224 decks
44%synergy
Professor Hojo
82%inclusion182 decks222 decks
74%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
82%inclusion181 decks222 decks
74%synergy
Lightning Greaves
81%inclusion182 decks224 decks
56%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
80%inclusion178 decks222 decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
80%inclusion179 decks224 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Barret, Avalanche Leader
73%inclusion162 decks222 decks
67%synergy
Zack Fair
70%inclusion156 decks222 decks
64%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
69%inclusion154 decks222 decks
62%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
68%inclusion150 decks222 decks
62%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
67%inclusion150 decks224 decks
60%synergy
Bastion Protector
66%inclusion148 decks224 decks
63%synergy
Helitrooper
61%inclusion135 decks222 decks
56%synergy
Bronze Guardian
53%inclusion119 decks224 decks
51%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
52%inclusion116 decks222 decks
48%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
45%inclusion101 decks222 decks
42%synergy
Armory Automaton
45%inclusion100 decks224 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion96 decks224 decks
38%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion93 decks222 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
39%inclusion87 decks224 decks
35%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion79 decks222 decks
32%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
25%synergy
Barret Wallace
32%inclusion72 decks222 decks
30%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
32%inclusion72 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
27%synergy
Weapons Vendor
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
25%inclusion56 decks222 decks
24%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
25%inclusion55 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
23%inclusion52 decks222 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
21%inclusion46 decks222 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion45 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
17%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Kujata
14%inclusion30 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion25 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
9.5%inclusion21 decks222 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Amy Rose
6.8%inclusion13 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dispatch
79%inclusion177 decks224 decks
74%synergy
Clever Concealment
78%inclusion175 decks224 decks
70%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
74%inclusion164 decks222 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion160 decks224 decks
52%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
63%inclusion140 decks222 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
28%inclusion63 decks224 decks
-30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
-35%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
18%inclusion40 decks218 decks
16%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion29 decks218 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion26 decks224 decks
-28%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Charm
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
-14%synergy
Beast Within
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
-24%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
80%inclusion179 decks224 decks
42%synergy
Unfinished Business
75%inclusion169 decks224 decks
73%synergy
Austere Command
75%inclusion167 decks224 decks
60%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
72%inclusion161 decks224 decks
68%synergy
Decimate
45%inclusion100 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Harmonize
41%inclusion92 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
37%inclusion83 decks222 decks
35%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion75 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion36 decks222 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion32 decks224 decks
-34%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-18%synergy
Reach the Horizon
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
79%inclusion176 decks224 decks
75%synergy
Darksteel Plate
76%inclusion171 decks224 decks
72%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
69%inclusion154 decks224 decks
67%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
54%inclusion120 decks224 decks
50%synergy
Mask of Memory
47%inclusion106 decks224 decks
45%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion88 decks218 decks
35%synergy
Ultima Weapon
35%inclusion77 decks222 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion74 decks224 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
30%inclusion66 decks222 decks
21%synergy
Explorer's Scope
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion60 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
25%inclusion55 decks222 decks
23%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion42 decks222 decks
18%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion37 decks223 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion37 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion37 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
14%inclusion31 decks219 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
12%inclusion26 decks222 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion26 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
10%inclusion22 decks222 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
9%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Sunforger
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
6.0%inclusion13 decks218 decks
6%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
5.9%inclusion13 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Paladin's Arms
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
5%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Chainsaw
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
SOLDIER Military Program
39%inclusion87 decks222 decks
37%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Furious Rise
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Fighter Class
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
82%inclusion184 decks224 decks
77%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
71%inclusion159 decks224 decks
67%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion149 decks224 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
22%inclusion50 decks224 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion33 decks222 decks
12%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion219 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion219 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion176 decks222 decks
74%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion224 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion221 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion221 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion220 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
95%inclusion212 decks224 decks
58%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
94%inclusion210 decks224 decks
53%synergy
Canopy Vista
93%inclusion208 decks224 decks
43%synergy
Jungle Shrine
92%inclusion207 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
91%inclusion204 decks224 decks
42%synergy
Rootbound Crag
90%inclusion202 decks224 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion199 decks224 decks
35%synergy
Fortified Village
87%inclusion195 decks224 decks
66%synergy
Rugged Prairie
87%inclusion195 decks224 decks
78%synergy
Battlefield Forge
87%inclusion194 decks224 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
86%inclusion193 decks224 decks
51%synergy
Brushland
85%inclusion191 decks224 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
84%inclusion189 decks224 decks
69%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
84%inclusion189 decks224 decks
78%synergy
Game Trail
84%inclusion188 decks224 decks
64%synergy
Spire of Industry
83%inclusion186 decks224 decks
79%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
82%inclusion184 decks224 decks
66%synergy
Mossfire Valley
81%inclusion182 decks224 decks
68%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
80%inclusion179 decks224 decks
72%synergy
Radiant Grove
74%inclusion166 decks224 decks
69%synergy
Evolving Wilds
72%inclusion162 decks224 decks
42%synergy
Sacred Peaks
71%inclusion158 decks224 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
69%inclusion155 decks224 decks
64%synergy
Ash Barrens
54%inclusion120 decks224 decks
48%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
9.2%inclusion20 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
-7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-19%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.4%inclusion12 decks222 decks
4%synergy