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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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Colossus Hammer
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
93%synergy
Champion's Helm
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
91%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
91%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
87%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
85%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
85%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
83%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Professor Hojo
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
78%synergy
Austere Command
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Dispatch
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Bastion Protector
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Sword of the Animist
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Hero's Blade
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Vandalblast
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Zack Fair
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Helitrooper
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Bronze Guardian
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Armory Automaton
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Freya Crescent
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Barret Wallace
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Avalanche of Sector 7
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Armory Paladin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Ultimate Magic: Holy
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Clever Concealment
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-36%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-38%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Beast Within
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Unfinished Business
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Harmonize
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Decimate
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Darksteel Plate
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Mask of Memory
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Ultima Weapon
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Buster Sword
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Explorer's Scope
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Argentum Armor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mage Slayer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Forebear's Blade
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Twin Blades
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Summoner's Grimoire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Furious Rise
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Strong Back
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
75%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
73%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Cinder Glade
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Jungle Shrine
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Rootbound Crag
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Game Trail
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Fortified Village
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Path of Ancestry
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Brushland
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Mossfire Valley
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Battlefield Forge
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Spire of Industry
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Rugged Prairie
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
74%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
62%synergy
Sacred Peaks
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Radiant Grove
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Ash Barrens
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Gongaga, Reactor Town
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy