Donatello, the Brains // Splinter, the Mentor (Commander)

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DougY
Dec 12, 2025
Way-Too-Early Top 10 Cards of 2026
We've already seen a ton of new cards coming from 2026 Magic sets, so let's sign off on 2025 by looking at the best cards from the future.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super Shredder
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
46%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Krang, Master Mind
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Donatello, Rad Scientist
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kappa Cannoneer
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
56%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Marionette Master
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Thought Monitor
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Silver-Fur Master
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Baleful Strix
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Mist-Syndicate Naga
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Prosperous Thief
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Mistblade Shinobi
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Essence Flux
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ingenious Infiltrator
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Sakashima's Student
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Higure, the Still Wind
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Taeko, the Patient Avalanche
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Orochi Soul-Reaver
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Satoru, the Infiltrator
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Satoru Umezawa
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Pactdoll Terror
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Faced Shadow
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Senator Peacock
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Ninja of the Deep Hours
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Vela the Night-Clad
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Circuit Hacker
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Moonblade Shinobi
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Junk Winder
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Rook Turret
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Nyssa of Traken
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Fain, the Broker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Donnie & April, Adorkable Duo
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Displace
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Blur
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Planar Incision
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Fanatical Offering
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Snap
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Illusionist's Stratagem
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Siren's Ruse
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Masterful Replication
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Splash Portal
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Blood Money
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Embrace Oblivion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rise and Shine
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Monumental Corruption
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Their Number Is Legion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Dominance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Worldwalker Helm
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Time Sieve
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Animation Module
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Grinding Station
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Clock of Omens
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Transmutation Font
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Collector's Vault
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ninja's Blades
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Trading Post
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Mechanized Production
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Evasion
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Biotransference
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Efficient Construction
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Archway of Innovation
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
The Black Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion38 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Blinkmoth Urn
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mistvein Borderpost
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Island
93%inclusion40 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Ruins
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
River of Tears
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-25%synergy
Fetid Pools
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Secret Passage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Ice Tunnel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-1%synergy