Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Expensive 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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Iroh, Grand Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Shared Roots
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jori En, Ruin Diver
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Brazen Borrower
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Questing Druid
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Stubborn Denial
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Viper
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Three Visits
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Ledger Shredder
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Songcrafter Mage
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Marang River Regent
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Delighted Halfling
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Bloom Tender
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Elusive Otter
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Bramble Familiar
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sagu Wildling
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Spider Manifestation
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Beast Whisperer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Shrieking Drake
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Dread Linnorm
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Auroral Procession
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Manamorphose
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Planar Genesis
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Temur Charm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Opt
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Consider
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Strength of Will
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Crimson Wisps
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Heat
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Full Throttle
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Winternight Stories
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Wave Goodbye
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Bushwhack
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Open the Way
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Baral's Expertise
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Animist's Might
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Temur
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Contest of Claws
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Become the Avalanche
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood's End
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Last Night Together
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Winged Boots
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Lucky Clover
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
The Great Henge
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Exploration Broodship
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Temur Ascendancy
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Hardened Scales
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Fae Offering
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Dragonback Assault
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Wild Growth
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Keen Sense
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hadana's Climb
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mark of Fury
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Herd Heirloom
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Ketria Triome
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Spire Garden
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Hedge Maze
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Willowrush Verge
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Commercial District
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Rootbound Crag
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Thornspire Verge
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Taiga
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Tropical Island
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy