Kefka, Court Mage (Commander) - Budget Optimized Reanimator

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Waste Not
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Essence Flux
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Monument to Endurance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Terminate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bedevil
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hama, the Bloodbender
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Baleful Strix
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Sauron, the Dark Lord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Scarab God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Naban, Dean of Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Fell Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Don Andres, the Renegade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Raven Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vile Entomber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Rakdos Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Espers to Magicite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Planar Incision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Laughing Mad
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blur
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Perilous Voyage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Syncopate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Force Away
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Siren's Ruse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Winds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Counterflux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Necrologia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Condescend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skullcrack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scatter Ray
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Offer Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murderous Cut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Macabre Mockery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dark Deal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Unmarked Grave
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Careful Study
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rankle's Prank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Void Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dredge the Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Electroduplicate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Espionage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos's Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Revival
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Compulsion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skull Rend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Nin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Curiosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Megrim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Liliana's Caress
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Descent into Avernus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Spiteful Visions
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Dreams
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Feast of Sanity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bandit's Talent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Clawing Torment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Echoes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Share the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Amonkhet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Angrath, the Flame-Chained
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Hate-Twisted
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forge of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Dross Pits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Rakdos Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Relic of Sauron
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Obelisk of Grixis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Oscorp Industries
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jagged Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Grixis Panorama
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Rupture Spire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy