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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
92%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion86 decks92 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion84 decks92 decks
85%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
83%synergy
Forge Anew
85%inclusion78 decks92 decks
80%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
80%synergy
Shadowspear
83%inclusion76 decks92 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
82%inclusion75 decks92 decks
78%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
76%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion71 decks92 decks
19%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
68%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
63%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
60%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion58 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Codsworth, Handy Helper
60%inclusion55 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion51 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion44 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Professor Hojo
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Golden-Tail Trainer
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion54 decks92 decks
46%synergy
Inventory Management
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Clever Concealment
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Dispatch
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
-6%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
54%inclusion50 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion43 decks92 decks
42%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
-11%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion29 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
-25%synergy
Unfinished Business
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-25%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-21%synergy
Full Throttle
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
57%inclusion52 decks92 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Genji Glove
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Champion's Helm
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
26%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Argentum Armor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Pre-War Formalwear
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Annie Joins Up
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-8%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Rancor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion88 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion89 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
84%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion87 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
81%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion85 decks92 decks
82%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion83 decks92 decks
49%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
58%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion82 decks92 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion80 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
84%inclusion77 decks92 decks
54%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion74 decks92 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion61 decks92 decks
40%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
65%inclusion60 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Spire Garden
62%inclusion57 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
61%inclusion56 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion49 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion36 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Rootbound Crag
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
30%synergy
Brushland
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Hushwood Verge
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
-31%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-32%synergy
Thornspire Verge
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy