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Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cool but Rude
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bulk Up
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Unleash Fury
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Star Athlete
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Basilisk Collar
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Shadowspear
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Combat Celebrant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Bolt Bend
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Anger
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Brass Squire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Iron Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Tectonic Giant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Harsh Mentor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Devil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Generous Plunderer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Krenko, Mob Boss
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Etched Champion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ian the Reckless
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Magnetic Theft
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Risk Factor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Combustion Technique
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Siege Smash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Electric Revelation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Rage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Invigorated Rampage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Lesson
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Run Amok
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Overpowering Attack
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Browbeat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Light Up the Stage
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Day
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Breaking Point
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sozin's Comet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Involuntary Employment
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Price of Freedom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
World at War
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Banefire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Incinerating Blast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Jet's Brainwashing
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Charge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wild Guess
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Molten Birth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
The Fire Crystal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Thran Power Suit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Buster Sword
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Strionic Resonator
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Forebear's Blade
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Chainsaw
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fiendlash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Heirloom Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Blade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Axe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Nuka-Nuke Launcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Barrow-Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Trepanation Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Count on Luck
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Firebender Ascension
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Fated Firepower
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Tavern Brawler
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Claws of Valakut
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Pain for All
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Enchanter's Bane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Furnace of Rath
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Madcap Skills
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Mantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tempered in Solitude
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation's Conquest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Koth, Fire of Resistance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy