Kimahri, Valiant Guardian (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrorform
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Wild Unraveling
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphere Grid
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Hardened Scales
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Altered Ego
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Verity Circle
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
The Earth Crystal
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Spark Double
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mirror Box
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Three Visits
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Farseek
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Call
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Beast Within
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Glasspool Mimic
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Progenitor Mimic
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Clever Impersonator
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Incubation Druid
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Phantasmal Image
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Sin, Unending Cataclysm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Maester Seymour
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Evolution Witness
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Gyre Sage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Willbreaker
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Deceptive Frostkite
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Undercover Operative
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bane of Progress
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Image
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Tromell, Seymour's Butler
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fathom Mage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Danny Pink
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Copycrook
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Freestrider Lookout
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Rampant Rejuvenator
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Ouroboroid
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Starwinder
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Return of the Wildspeaker
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Planar Genesis
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Double Major
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
See Double
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Mutational Advantage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Yuna's Whistle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Voidslime
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Obscuring Haze
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Gift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Silkguard
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Fog
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gift of the Viper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Filter Out
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Rite of Replication
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Croaking Counterpart
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Relm's Sketching
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Doppelgang
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Quasiduplicate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Explore
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Season of Gathering
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Rally the Galadhrim
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Combat Tutorial
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Stolen Identity
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Aggressive Biomancy
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Pick Your Poison
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Discovery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Pir's Whim
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Repudiate // Replicate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Oversimplify
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bushwhack
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
The Great Henge
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Gallery
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Emerald Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Innkeeper's Talent
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Fight Rigging
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Hadana's Climb
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Branching Evolution
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Canopy Cover
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rancor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Court of Garenbrig
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Observed Stasis
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sleep Magic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Doubling Season
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
The Clone Saga
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, the Ringleader
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Forge of Heroes
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Herd Heirloom
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Overflowing Basin
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Willowrush Verge
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Tangled Islet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Littjara Mirrorlake
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Khalni Ambush
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Command Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Turntimber Symbiosis
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy