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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rancor
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Berserk
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Damnation
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Invigorate
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Mystic Remora
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
54%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Audacity
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Flusterstorm
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Opposition Agent
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
77%synergy
Demonic Tutor
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Spirit Guide
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Bloom Tender
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Roaming Throne
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Scythecat Cub
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Notion Thief
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Silent Arbiter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrupt Decay
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Mental Misstep
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Demonic Consultation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Overprotect
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Tainted Pact
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Simic Charm
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Delay
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blossoming Defense
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fate Transfer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fanatical Strength
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hatred
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Giant Growth
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Size
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Become Immense
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Embiggen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Groundswell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Royal Treatment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Bestow Greatness
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Culling Ritual
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Larger Than Life
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Scale Up
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Villainous Wealth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Distortion Strike
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mandate of Abaddon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Final Act
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Wings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Power Fist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Winged Boots
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Buster Sword
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Leyline Axe
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Genji Glove
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Plate
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mogg Cannon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Worldslayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Cranial Plating
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Favor of the Overbeing
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Aqueous Form
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Strong Back
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Combat Research
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Aether Tunnel
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fae Flight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Indomitable Might
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Well Rested
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Security Bypass
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Bear Umbra
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Cover
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mistrise Village
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Okina, Temple to the Grandfathers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Golgari Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Overgrown Tomb
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Bayou
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
70%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Morphic Pool
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Forest
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-37%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Zagoth Triome
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-54%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Island
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-55%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Opulent Palace
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-38%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Deathcap Glade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy