Kotis, the Fangkeeper (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Octopus Form
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shared Roots
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snakeskin Veil
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
61%synergy
Aqueous Form
66%inclusion63 decks96 decks
59%synergy
Rancor
64%inclusion61 decks96 decks
58%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
54%inclusion52 decks96 decks
51%synergy
Combat Research
49%inclusion47 decks96 decks
45%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
50%inclusion47 decks94 decks
45%synergy
Aether Tunnel
47%inclusion45 decks96 decks
44%synergy
Audacity
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
44%synergy
Security Bypass
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Invigorate
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
70%inclusion67 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion43 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
33%synergy
Fireshrieker
41%inclusion39 decks96 decks
36%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
40%inclusion38 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
39%inclusion37 decks96 decks
34%synergy
Season of Growth
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
22%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Gemrazer
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Mystic
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Mindleecher
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-4%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Chittering Harvester
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Dirge Bat
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Archipelagore
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sage of the Fang
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Setessan Champion
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-20%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree Rootweaver
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Pollywog Symbiote
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Birds of Paradise
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-24%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Giant Growth
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Royal Treatment
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Blossoming Defense
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Decisive Denial
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Planar Genesis
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Sultai Charm
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Tear Asunder
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Titanic Growth
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Gift of the Viper
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Groundswell
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Ranger's Guile
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Gift
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Quandrix Command
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Trash the Town
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-2%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Go Forth
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Fanatical Strength
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Spell Rupture
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-28%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Become Immense
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
-8%synergy
Final Act
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Tempest
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
29%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Decree of Pain
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Culling Ritual
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
-6%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion18 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Distortion Strike
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Villainous Wealth
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bushwhack
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Death Begets Life
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
-15%synergy
Necromantic Selection
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Scale Up
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Eagle Vision
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
6.4%inclusion6 decks94 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Edge of Autumn
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Lie in Wait
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
5.3%inclusion5 decks94 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Phytoburst
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Fell
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Riddles
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Genji Glove
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Hot Soup
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Civic Saber
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sultai Monument
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Indomitable Might
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Wingspan Stride
34%inclusion32 decks94 decks
32%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Fertile Ground
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
25%synergy
Fae Flight
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Strong Back
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Mask
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Embrace
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Might
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Giant Inheritance
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Raised by Giants
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
13%synergy
Curious Obsession
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Flight
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Lion Umbra
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Talent
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Predatory Hunger
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of Mists
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Setessan Training
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
9%synergy
One With the Wind
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Flight
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Sixth Sense
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Unnatural Growth
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
7%synergy
One with Nature
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Strength
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Colossification
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Vanishing
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
11%inclusion11 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-13%synergy
Kishla Village
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion78 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion72 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion24 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Island
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion95 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion80 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Opulent Palace
74%inclusion71 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion69 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
60%inclusion58 decks96 decks
32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion55 decks96 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
48%inclusion46 decks96 decks
10%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
46%inclusion44 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
43%inclusion41 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
15%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
34%inclusion33 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Overflowing Basin
28%inclusion27 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion26 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion25 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Twilight Mire
24%inclusion23 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Dismal Backwater
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
18%synergy
Jungle Hollow
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion21 decks96 decks
1%synergy
Viridescent Bog
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion20 decks96 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
20%inclusion19 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion17 decks96 decks
-7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Mire
17%inclusion16 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
-5%synergy
Tainted Wood
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
-3%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
15%inclusion14 decks96 decks
12%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion12 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Isle
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
0%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Vernal Fen
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Escape Tunnel
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
4%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
5.2%inclusion5 decks96 decks
2%synergy