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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Vibrance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Wistfulness
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Temur Battlecrier
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Brazen Borrower
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Mistrise Village
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Viper
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Beast Within
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Manamorphose
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Worldly Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloom Tender
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Questing Druid
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Beast Whisperer
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Elusive Otter
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Ledger Shredder
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Bramble Familiar
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Marang River Regent
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tempest Hart
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Animar, Soul of Elements
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Shrieking Drake
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Revival
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Auroral Procession
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Planar Genesis
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Temur Charm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Secret Identity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rishkar's Expertise
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Full Throttle
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-20%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Winternight Stories
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Wild Ride
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Regrowth
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Renewal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Seismic Sense
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Lucky Clover
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
The Earth Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Aggravated Assault
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Hardened Scales
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Bear Umbra
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Fae Offering
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Nature's Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dragonback Assault
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Hydra's Growth
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Doubling Season
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Exploration
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Strength
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Man No More
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn and Six
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Herd Heirloom
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion46 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion38 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Ketria Triome
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Hedge Maze
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Rootbound Crag
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Rockfall Vale
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Commercial District
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Stump Stomp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Taiga
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Tropical Island
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy