Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Budget Core

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Rain-Slicked Copse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Glister Bairn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Innovative First-Year
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tanufel Rimespeaker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dragonclaw Strike
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Viper
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
39%synergy
Elusive Otter
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Sagu Wildling
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Fae Offering
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
34%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Roamer's Routine
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Auroral Procession
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Highspire Bell-Ringer
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Questing Druid
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Dragon Sniper
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Tempest Hart
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Temur Tawnyback
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Karakyk Guardian
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Effortless Master
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Chancellor of Tales
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Dread Linnorm
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Merchant of the Vale
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Young Blue Dragon
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Spider Manifestation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Storyteller Pixie
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Fleeting Effigy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Illithid Harvester
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Bramble Familiar
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Marang River Regent
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Moonshae Pixie
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Warden of the Grove
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Giant
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Springbloom Druid
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Heritage Reclamation
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Ram Through
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Planar Genesis
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Defend the Rider
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Denial
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Twin Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Decisive Denial
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Focus the Mind
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Beast Within
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Seize Opportunity
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Piercing Exhale
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Refute
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Starstorm
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Giant Growth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Think Twice
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Spell Rupture
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Eureka Moment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Run Away Together
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Expedite
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Confounding Riddle
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Broken Wings
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Guile
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Wild Ride
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Unending Whisper
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
22%synergy
Explore
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Bushwhack
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-22%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-30%synergy
Last Night Together
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Winternight Stories
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mammoth Bellow
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Synchronized Charge
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Renewal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Molten Exhale
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Beastie Beatdown
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Commune with Nature
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Map the Frontier
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Savage Twister
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Eagle Vision
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Rhino's Rampage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Abundant Harvest
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wreck and Rebuild
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Guided Passage
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Lucky Clover
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Temur Monument
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Bow
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Giant's Amulet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Roar of Endless Song
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Wingspan Stride
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fresh Start
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-16%synergy
Hammerhand
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Avatar Destiny
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonback Assault
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Frontier Siege
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Furious Rise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Kishla Village
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Raging Ravine
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
-23%synergy
Sol Ring
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-44%synergy
Simic Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Signet
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Locket
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion57 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Command Tower
65%inclusion37 decks57 decks
-26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Rugged Highlands
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Thornwood Falls
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
37%synergy
Cinder Glade
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Mossfire Valley
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Game Trail
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Gruul Guildgate
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Gruul Turf
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Edgewall Inn
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Lush Oasis
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy