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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
92%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
86%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
83%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
82%synergy
Forge Anew
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
77%synergy
Shadowspear
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
66%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Professor Hojo
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fervent Champion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Legion Leadership
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Avoid Fate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Three Visits
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Unfinished Business
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Stump Stomp
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Open the Way
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Mithril Coat
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Helm of the Host
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Ultima Weapon
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Power Fist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Aggravated Assault
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Summoning Materia
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Savannah
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
84%synergy
Temple Garden
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion32 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Spire Garden
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Karplusan Forest
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-31%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy