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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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Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
91%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
88%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
86%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
82%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
75%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
74%synergy
Shadowspear
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Sword of Feast and Famine
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
71%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
66%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Lore
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Professor Hojo
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Amy Rose
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Lion Sash
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Fervent Champion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Armory Automaton
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Great Train Heist
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Avoid Fate
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Unfinished Business
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Decimate
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-18%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Way
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Mithril Coat
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Champion's Helm
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Darksteel Plate
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Argentum Armor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Annie Joins Up
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Sylvan Library
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Furious Rise
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion37 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion33 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Summoning Materia
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion40 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Savannah
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
85%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion36 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Stomping Ground
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
49%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Brushland
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Rootbound Crag
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-12%synergy
Hushwood Verge
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Cinder Glade
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
-29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-32%synergy
Thornspire Verge
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
5%synergy