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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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Bre of Clan Stoutarm
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Adept Watershaper
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion262 decks267 decks
89%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
93%inclusion233 decks251 decks
85%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
87%inclusion233 decks267 decks
84%synergy
Buster Sword
91%inclusion228 decks250 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
83%inclusion221 decks267 decks
78%synergy
Colossus Hammer
83%inclusion222 decks267 decks
77%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion213 decks267 decks
76%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
81%inclusion216 decks267 decks
73%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
76%inclusion202 decks267 decks
70%synergy
Forge Anew
73%inclusion195 decks267 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion194 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
72%inclusion180 decks251 decks
62%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
70%inclusion176 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
69%inclusion172 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Shadowspear
68%inclusion181 decks267 decks
64%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion178 decks267 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
66%inclusion176 decks267 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion173 decks267 decks
61%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
64%inclusion171 decks267 decks
61%synergy
Nature's Lore
61%inclusion162 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion134 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion117 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion91 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion71 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Professor Hojo
56%inclusion140 decks251 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion144 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion141 decks267 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
52%inclusion139 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
48%inclusion128 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
46%inclusion116 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion122 decks267 decks
42%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
46%inclusion122 decks267 decks
44%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion118 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion92 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
36%inclusion95 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
33%inclusion83 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion85 decks267 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion76 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
15%inclusion41 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Helitrooper
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Amy Rose
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
11%inclusion30 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Armory Automaton
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.6%inclusion23 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion138 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
45%inclusion120 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion117 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Inventory Management
39%inclusion105 decks267 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion103 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Boros Charm
29%inclusion77 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
40%inclusion108 decks267 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion97 decks267 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion83 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
-19%synergy
Unfinished Business
25%inclusion66 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion57 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
-22%synergy
Full Throttle
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.0%inclusion16 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion146 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion145 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion137 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion123 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
45%inclusion113 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
41%inclusion99 decks243 decks
36%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
37%inclusion99 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion93 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
33%inclusion89 decks267 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion81 decks267 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
28%inclusion76 decks267 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion68 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion61 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion59 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Ultima Weapon
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion52 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion49 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
17%inclusion45 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion44 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion30 decks255 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion29 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.0%inclusion24 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
8.4%inclusion21 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.2%inclusion22 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.2%inclusion21 decks255 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
41%inclusion110 decks267 decks
39%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion75 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion34 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Annie Joins Up
12%inclusion32 decks267 decks
-7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
-22%synergy
Super State
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion15 decks267 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion142 decks267 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
47%inclusion125 decks267 decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion87 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion73 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
26%inclusion70 decks267 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
20%inclusion54 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
19%inclusion50 decks267 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
16%inclusion43 decks267 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion37 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion31 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.4%inclusion25 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion19 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Den
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion258 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion231 decks267 decks
12%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
22%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
13%inclusion36 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion28 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion27 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion18 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.2%inclusion14 decks267 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion261 decks267 decks
7%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion256 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion253 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion252 decks267 decks
-3%synergy
Taiga
93%inclusion247 decks267 decks
82%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion245 decks267 decks
81%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion245 decks267 decks
81%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion237 decks267 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion237 decks267 decks
47%synergy
Stomping Ground
88%inclusion236 decks267 decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion224 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion222 decks267 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion221 decks267 decks
55%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion174 decks267 decks
24%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion158 decks267 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion154 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
57%inclusion153 decks267 decks
29%synergy
Spire Garden
54%inclusion143 decks267 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
43%inclusion116 decks267 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion113 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion112 decks267 decks
4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion102 decks267 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion101 decks267 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion96 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion82 decks267 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
20%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion67 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion65 decks267 decks
14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
24%inclusion64 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
24%inclusion63 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Thornspire Verge
22%inclusion60 decks267 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion56 decks267 decks
-34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion55 decks267 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
15%synergy
Lush Portico
20%inclusion53 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion48 decks267 decks
-31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion46 decks267 decks
-17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Karplusan Forest
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
16%inclusion42 decks267 decks
-34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion40 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion39 decks267 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion36 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion38 decks267 decks
10%synergy