Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Secret Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Seismic Sense
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Temur Battlecrier
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Mistrise Village
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Brazen Borrower
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Viper
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Questing Druid
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Eternal Witness
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Elusive Otter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Beast Whisperer
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bramble Familiar
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Marang River Regent
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tempest Hart
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Animar, Soul of Elements
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Shrieking Drake
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Manamorphose
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Auroral Procession
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Noxious Revival
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Planar Genesis
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Entish Restoration
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Secret Identity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temur Charm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Full Throttle
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Stump Stomp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Winternight Stories
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Regrowth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Decimate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Roamer's Routine
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-26%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Renewal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
The Ozolith
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Lucky Clover
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Hardened Scales
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Bear Umbra
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aqueous Form
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Dragonback Assault
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Loading Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Fae Offering
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Guardian Project
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Will
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Wrenn and Six
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Gruul Signet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Stomping Ground
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Breeding Pool
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Ketria Triome
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Commercial District
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Rockfall Vale
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Stump Stomp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Taiga
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Tropical Island
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy