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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
Hidden Hideout
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Michelangelo, Weirdness to 11
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
April O'Neil, Hacktivist
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jori En, Ruin Diver
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Viper
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Elusive Otter
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Questing Druid
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Three Visits
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bloom Tender
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Eternal Witness
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Fanatic of Rhonas
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Brazen Borrower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Marang River Regent
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bramble Familiar
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Beast Whisperer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Evolution Witness
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shrieking Drake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Manamorphose
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Snap
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Stubborn Denial
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Auroral Procession
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Planar Genesis
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Crop Rotation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mutational Advantage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Electrodominance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Stump Stomp
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Wave Goodbye
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Devastation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Gamble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Majesty
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Analyze the Pollen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Winternight Stories
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lucky Clover
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Bow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Rhythm of the Wild
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fae Offering
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Hadana's Climb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Library
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Season
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shimmering Wings
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Herd Heirloom
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Steam Vents
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Ketria Triome
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Spire Garden
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Taiga
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Tropical Island
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rootbound Crag
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Karplusan Forest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Stump Stomp
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Hedge Maze
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Commercial District
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thornspire Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Willowrush Verge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy