Garland, Knight of Cornelia (Commander) - Upgraded

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Game Over
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Cool but Rude
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Diviner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dragon's Rage Channeler
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Stitch Together
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Dread Return
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Necromancy
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Artist's Talent
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Withering Torment
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Demand Answers
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Doom Whisperer
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Great Unclean One
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Wailing Agonies
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Blood Pet
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Desecration Demon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Terminate
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Burnt Offering
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bedevil
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Laughing Mad
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Transpose
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Overkill
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Shallow Grave
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Price of Fame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Fire Magic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Electric Revelation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shock
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Buried Alive
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Exhume
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Lively Dirge
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Persist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Soul Exchange
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Blood for Bones
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Snort
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Resentful Revelation
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Tormenting Voice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Secret Salvage
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Zombify
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dark Petition
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Diresight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Aberrant Return
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Burning Curiosity
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Buster Sword
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
The Endstone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dance of the Dead
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Reunion
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Return the Past
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Tomb Fortress
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Raucous Theater
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Graven Cairns
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Blazemire Verge
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Tainted Peak
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Mount Doom
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Malice
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Canyon Slough
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Grotto
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Conduit Pylons
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy