Kotis, the Fangkeeper (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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
Rancor
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Damnation
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
72%synergy
Delighted Halfling
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Birds of Paradise
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Berserk
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Invigorate
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Audacity
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
68%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
70%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Bloom Tender
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Scythecat Cub
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Biophagus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Abrupt Decay
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Veil of Summer
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Consultation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Overprotect
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Pact
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Simic Charm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Hatred
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Defense
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fate Transfer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Become Immense
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Staggering Size
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Giant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Gift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Strength
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Groundswell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Royal Treatment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Culling Ritual
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Scale Up
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Larger Than Life
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-32%synergy
Villainous Wealth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Distortion Strike
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-32%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Neoform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-31%synergy
Shattered Wings
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Buster Sword
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Power Fist
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Leyline Axe
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Winged Boots
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Genji Glove
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Fireshrieker
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mogg Cannon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favor of the Overbeing
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Aqueous Form
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Strong Back
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Sylvan Library
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Aether Tunnel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Combat Research
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Fae Flight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Bear Umbra
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Armor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Indomitable Might
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Wingspan Stride
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Well Rested
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Black Gate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Golgari Signet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Tropical Island
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Bayou
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
80%synergy
Misty Rainforest
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
City of Brass
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Swamp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-47%synergy
Island
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-51%synergy
Zagoth Triome
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Opulent Palace
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-36%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Underground Mortuary
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Willowrush Verge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Deathcap Glade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy