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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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The Spirit Oasis
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
88%synergy
Northern Air Temple
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
85%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Southern Air Temple
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Honden of Seeing Winds
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
89%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
83%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
82%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
79%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Ephemerate
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
78%synergy
Essence Flux
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Cloudshift
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Momentary Blink
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Aura Shards
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Displacer Kitten
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Birds of Paradise
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Soulherder
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Setessan Champion
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Bloom Tender
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Noble Hierarch
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Destiny Spinner
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Vitality
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Shrine Steward
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Guru Pathik
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flickerwisp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Great Divide Guide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Starfield Mystic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flicker of Fate
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Parting Gust
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Scrollshift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Blur
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Planar Incision
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Eerie Interlude
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Turn to Mist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Long Road Home
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Otherworldly Journey
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Aang's Journey
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Splash Portal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Another Round
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Shared Roots
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flicker
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Panharmonicon
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Teleportation Circle
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Airbender Ascension
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Sphere of Safety
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Annie Joins Up
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Greater Auramancy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Doubling Season
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Far Traveler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Forest
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Island
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Stomping Ground
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
14%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Indatha Triome
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ketria Triome
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Zagoth Triome
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Blood Crypt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Tropical Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Savannah
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Bayou
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Taiga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Jungle Shrine
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy