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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Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Level Up
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Questing Druid
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Viper
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Elusive Otter
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Brazen Borrower
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Auroral Procession
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Marang River Regent
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Bramble Familiar
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Hart
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sagu Wildling
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bloodbraid Challenger
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Shrieking Drake
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Karakyk Guardian
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Manamorphose
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Planar Genesis
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-16%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Once Upon a Time
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Temur Charm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Octopus Form
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Negate
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Brainsurge
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Roamer's Routine
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Winternight Stories
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Unending Whisper
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-20%synergy
Bushwhack
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Contest of Claws
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
World at War
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Renewal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Bring to Light
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Seismic Sense
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ride
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lucky Clover
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Temur Monument
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fae Offering
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonback Assault
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Loading Zone
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Curiosity
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Work
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Combat Research
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Kishla Village
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Herd Heirloom
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Rootbound Crag
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Karplusan Forest
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Commercial District
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Hedge Maze
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
-8%synergy