Jenova, Ancient Calamity (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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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
MTGStocks
Mutable Explorer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Evolution Witness
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
The Ozolith
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Maester Seymour
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Gyre Sage
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Ouroboroid
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Hardened Scales
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
43%synergy
The Earth Crystal
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Rollick
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Three Visits
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sphere Grid
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Victimize
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Host of the Hereafter
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Winding Constrictor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Viscera Seer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Incubation Druid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Meren of Clan Nel Toth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Alpha Deathclaw
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Warden of the Grove
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Watchful Radstag
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Hancock, Ghoulish Mayor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The Gitrog, Ravenous Ride
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Agent Frank Horrigan
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Feral Ghoul
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rampaging Yao Guai
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Vincent Valentine
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Walking Ballista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Cankerbloom
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Basking Broodscale
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Aberrant
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Young Deathclaws
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lily Bowen, Raging Grandma
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Haywire Mite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Biophagus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Daemogoth Titan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Call
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Atomize
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Abrupt Decay
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Costly Plunder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Silkguard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Berserk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Murder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Tend the Pests
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fight On!
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Culling Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Consumption
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Brew
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Come Back Wrong
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Evil Reawakened
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Shared Roots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Plea
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Season of Gathering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gix's Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Living Death
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Life's Legacy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Great Henge
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Birthing Pod
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Masamune
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bone Saw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bonesplitter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Greater Good
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Loading Zone
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Doubling Season
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Journey to Eternity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Kyoshi
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bioengineered Future
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Colossification
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Forced Adaptation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Burgeoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rancor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Death's Presence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Garruk, Cursed Huntsman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
39%synergy
High Market
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nesting Grounds
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Grim Backwoods
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Restless Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Havengul Laboratory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Golgari Signet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Herd Heirloom
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Summoning Materia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Malady
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Underground Mortuary
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Viridescent Bog
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bayou
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Wastewood Verge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Twilight Mire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blooming Marsh
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Wood
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Haunted Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gohn, Town of Ruin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Woodland
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Night Market
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Festering Gulch
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy