Kotis, the Fangkeeper (Commander) - Core Theft

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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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
The Last Ronin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aquitect's Defenses
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lofty Dreams
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rancor
66%inclusion67 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion68 decks102 decks
60%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
59%inclusion60 decks102 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion71 decks102 decks
52%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
58%inclusion59 decks102 decks
50%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
54%inclusion55 decks101 decks
50%synergy
Aether Tunnel
51%inclusion52 decks102 decks
48%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Indomitable Might
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
45%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
49%inclusion50 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
64%inclusion65 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
37%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
23%synergy
Fireshrieker
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
44%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
48%inclusion49 decks102 decks
42%synergy
Combat Research
47%inclusion48 decks102 decks
43%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion46 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
43%inclusion44 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion43 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
41%inclusion42 decks102 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Forgotten Ancient
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
30%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
32%inclusion33 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Gemrazer
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Mindleecher
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Dirge Bat
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Champion of Dusan
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
8%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
-6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sage of the Fang
7.0%inclusion7 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Alchemist's Assistant
6.0%inclusion6 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-21%synergy
Setessan Champion
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Thief of Sanity
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Glissa Sunslayer
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
38%inclusion39 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
34%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Invigorate
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
25%inclusion26 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Overprotect
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Giant Growth
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Sultai Charm
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Fog
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Royal Treatment
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Berserk
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Defense
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-3%synergy
Memory Lapse
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Tear Asunder
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Planar Genesis
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Abrupt Decay
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Auroral Procession
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball Shot
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Opt
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Strength
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
40%inclusion41 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Villainous Wealth
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Final Act
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
27%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Tempest
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Death Begets Life
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Distortion Strike
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Shared Roots
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Culling Ritual
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Money
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Heist
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Larger Than Life
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Necromantic Selection
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Leyline Axe
35%inclusion36 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
32%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion29 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Power Fist
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Winged Boots
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Hot Soup
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Civic Saber
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Monument
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Strong Back
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
35%synergy
Audacity
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
28%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
29%inclusion30 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Ancestral Mask
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Cover
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Embrace
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Alpha Authority
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Wingspan Stride
16%inclusion16 decks101 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Raised by Giants
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Season of Growth
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Hydra's Growth
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of Mists
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Flight
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Hadana's Climb
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Fae Flight
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Well Rested
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Keen Sense
7.8%inclusion8 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Strength
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Giant Inheritance
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Tricks of the Trade
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-2%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Snake Umbra
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-10%synergy
Eternal Thirst
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Scales
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Hunter's Talent
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
-12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
1%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion11 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
-7%synergy
Kishla Village
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion83 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion81 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Golgari Signet
8.8%inclusion9 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion101 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion99 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
63%inclusion64 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion63 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
61%inclusion62 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
55%inclusion56 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
53%inclusion54 decks102 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
44%inclusion45 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Zagoth Triome
37%inclusion38 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
34%inclusion35 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion34 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
14%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Grove
31%inclusion32 decks102 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
30%inclusion31 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
26%inclusion27 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
9%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
25%inclusion25 decks102 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion24 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Overflowing Basin
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Viridescent Bog
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion23 decks102 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
-14%synergy
Twilight Mire
21%inclusion21 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Hollow
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
-17%synergy
Dismal Backwater
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
18%inclusion18 decks102 decks
15%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
10%synergy
Willowrush Verge
16%inclusion16 decks102 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Wastewood Verge
15%inclusion15 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion12 decks102 decks
1%synergy