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
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Level Up
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Double Jump // Flying Kick
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Questing Druid
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
49%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Viper
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
43%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Elusive Otter
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
36%synergy
Brazen Borrower
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Auroral Procession
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Manamorphose
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Bonecrusher Giant
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Marang River Regent
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Bramble Familiar
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Hart
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Bloom Tender
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Ledger Shredder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Sagu Wildling
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Beast Whisperer
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Bloodbraid Challenger
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vibrance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Shrieking Drake
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Karakyk Guardian
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Planar Genesis
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Collective Resistance
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Denial
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Once Upon a Time
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Temur Charm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Octopus Form
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Negate
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Brainsurge
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Focus the Mind
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Stump Stomp
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Roamer's Routine
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Winternight Stories
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Unending Whisper
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bushwhack
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Contest of Claws
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Tide
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
World at War
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Zenith Festival
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Renewal
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Bring to Light
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Seismic Sense
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Ride
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Temur
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Lucky Clover
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Temur Monument
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Fae Offering
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Hardened Scales
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Dragonback Assault
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Loading Zone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Exploration
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Curiosity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Work
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Roku
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Hadana's Climb
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Kishla Village
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion47 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Herd Heirloom
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion66 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion65 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion58 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Stomping Ground
57%inclusion39 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
47%inclusion32 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Ketria Triome
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rootbound Crag
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Karplusan Forest
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Cinder Glade
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Hedge Maze
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Commercial District
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Stump Stomp
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
2%synergy