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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Emeritus of Abundance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Level Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Questing Druid
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
50%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Viper
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Elusive Otter
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Auroral Procession
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Brazen Borrower
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Manamorphose
33%inclusion24 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Eternal Witness
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Marang River Regent
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Bramble Familiar
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Tempest Hart
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sagu Wildling
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Bloom Tender
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Vibrance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodbraid Challenger
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Karakyk Guardian
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Shrieking Drake
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Planar Genesis
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Once Upon a Time
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Temur Charm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Gift of the Viper
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Focus the Mind
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Brainsurge
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Roamer's Routine
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Winternight Stories
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Full Throttle
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-19%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Contest of Claws
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Tide
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
World at War
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Renewal
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bring to Light
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Wild Ride
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Hull Breach
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Sense
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
Lucky Clover
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Temur Monument
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Fae Offering
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-14%synergy
Dragonback Assault
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Work
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Roku
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Kishla Village
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
-13%synergy
Herd Heirloom
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion69 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion61 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
-9%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Karplusan Forest
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Spire Garden
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Commercial District
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Hedge Maze
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
5%synergy