Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Midrange

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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Soul Immolation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Questing Druid
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
50%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Viper
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Elusive Otter
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
36%synergy
Brazen Borrower
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Auroral Procession
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Manamorphose
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bonecrusher Giant
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Marang River Regent
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bramble Familiar
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Bloom Tender
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Hart
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Sagu Wildling
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Bloodbraid Challenger
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Drake
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Planar Genesis
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Denial
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Charm
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Once Upon a Time
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Brainsurge
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Focus the Mind
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Roamer's Routine
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Winternight Stories
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Unending Whisper
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-19%synergy
Bushwhack
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Contest of Claws
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
World at War
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Renewal
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Seismic Sense
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Wild Ride
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Temur Monument
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lucky Clover
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Fae Offering
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonback Assault
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Work
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Research
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Kishla Village
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion45 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion62 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion56 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Ketria Triome
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Karplusan Forest
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Commercial District
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Cinder Glade
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
1%synergy