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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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MTGStocks
Twin Blades
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Combustion Man
4.3%inclusion8 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.9%inclusion8 decks203 decks
2%synergy
Glider Staff
3.4%inclusion7 decks203 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion433 decks853 decks
40%synergy
Thunder Magic
39%inclusion320 decks820 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
43%inclusion356 decks820 decks
35%synergy
Restoration Magic
44%inclusion362 decks821 decks
35%synergy
Weapons Vendor
34%inclusion280 decks829 decks
32%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
38%inclusion322 decks853 decks
31%synergy
Haste Magic
32%inclusion270 decks833 decks
31%synergy
Zack Fair
34%inclusion289 decks847 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion318 decks853 decks
30%synergy
Freya Crescent
32%inclusion273 decks846 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion466 decks853 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion370 decks853 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion317 decks853 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion303 decks853 decks
-14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
35%inclusion295 decks853 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
34%inclusion293 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Helix
33%inclusion281 decks853 decks
25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
31%inclusion268 decks853 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
30%inclusion260 decks853 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion257 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion247 decks853 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion241 decks853 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion232 decks853 decks
22%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
25%inclusion214 decks846 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion203 decks853 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion191 decks823 decks
20%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
23%inclusion186 decks821 decks
21%synergy
Lizard Blades
23%inclusion193 decks853 decks
14%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
22%inclusion182 decks831 decks
19%synergy
Item Shopkeep
22%inclusion183 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
21%inclusion178 decks853 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
21%inclusion176 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Seifer Almasy
20%inclusion166 decks821 decks
19%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
19%inclusion166 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Barret Wallace
18%inclusion155 decks847 decks
17%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
17%inclusion148 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion146 decks853 decks
14%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
17%inclusion138 decks831 decks
14%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion134 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion126 decks853 decks
-9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion118 decks853 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion114 decks846 decks
11%synergy
Blade Historian
13%inclusion111 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
12%inclusion104 decks847 decks
10%synergy
Delivery Moogle
12%inclusion99 decks821 decks
10%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion98 decks853 decks
-3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion97 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
11%inclusion96 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
11%inclusion94 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion94 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion92 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion89 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion84 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion86 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
10%inclusion84 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
10%inclusion80 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
10%inclusion82 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
9.4%inclusion77 decks821 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
9.4%inclusion80 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.4%inclusion80 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Sabotender
9.3%inclusion76 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
8.8%inclusion75 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Agitator Ant
8.3%inclusion71 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
8.1%inclusion69 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.6%inclusion65 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
7.4%inclusion63 decks846 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.2%inclusion61 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
7.2%inclusion61 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.0%inclusion60 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
6.8%inclusion58 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion227 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion223 decks853 decks
-5%synergy
Deflecting Palm
25%inclusion216 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion185 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Slash of Light
20%inclusion168 decks827 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion155 decks853 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Strike
17%inclusion149 decks853 decks
16%synergy
Take the Bait
16%inclusion140 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Fire Magic
15%inclusion132 decks853 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion129 decks853 decks
4%synergy
You're Not Alone
14%inclusion117 decks833 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion115 decks853 decks
-8%synergy
Laughing Mad
13%inclusion112 decks847 decks
11%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion103 decks821 decks
12%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
10%inclusion87 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Valorous Stance
10%inclusion86 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Shock
10%inclusion85 decks853 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion84 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion84 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Judgment Bolt
10%inclusion83 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Light of Judgment
9.4%inclusion77 decks821 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.3%inclusion71 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.2%inclusion70 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Self-Destruct
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Dispatch
7.0%inclusion60 decks853 decks
-7%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
6.8%inclusion58 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion56 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.4%inclusion55 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Moogles' Valor
5.9%inclusion50 decks846 decks
3%synergy
Twinferno
5.9%inclusion50 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion49 decks853 decks
-3%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.7%inclusion49 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Opera Love Song
5.6%inclusion46 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
-3%synergy
Bulk Up
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Auron's Inspiration
5.0%inclusion42 decks840 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
26%inclusion224 decks853 decks
20%synergy
Suplex
25%inclusion214 decks840 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion213 decks853 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion180 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion162 decks853 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
17%inclusion144 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion139 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
16%inclusion134 decks853 decks
11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion133 decks853 decks
12%synergy
Response // Resurgence
15%inclusion131 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
15%inclusion124 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion121 decks853 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion109 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
13%inclusion108 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion93 decks853 decks
-5%synergy
Aerith Rescue Mission
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
9%synergy
Unexpected Request
9.4%inclusion77 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.0%inclusion77 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
8.7%inclusion74 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.0%inclusion68 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion66 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Light Up the Stage
7.4%inclusion63 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Choco-Comet
7.2%inclusion59 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.0%inclusion60 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion58 decks853 decks
2%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.7%inclusion57 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion54 decks853 decks
-6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.3%inclusion54 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.1%inclusion52 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.1%inclusion52 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Ultima
6.0%inclusion50 decks836 decks
6%synergy
Call the Mountain Chocobo
6.0%inclusion49 decks820 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.2%inclusion44 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion208 decks853 decks
16%synergy
Samurai's Katana
24%inclusion204 decks846 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion204 decks853 decks
18%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion186 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Warrior's Sword
22%inclusion183 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Paladin's Arms
21%inclusion174 decks840 decks
19%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
20%inclusion170 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
19%inclusion163 decks853 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion159 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion159 decks853 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion152 decks853 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion150 decks853 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
17%inclusion144 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion141 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
15%inclusion127 decks820 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion128 decks853 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
15%inclusion121 decks831 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Fragments
14%inclusion119 decks830 decks
13%synergy
Lion Heart
14%inclusion116 decks830 decks
13%synergy
White Mage's Staff
14%inclusion118 decks853 decks
12%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
14%inclusion112 decks820 decks
12%synergy
Coral Sword
14%inclusion113 decks831 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion109 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
13%inclusion107 decks840 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion107 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion103 decks853 decks
-6%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion101 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
12%inclusion99 decks853 decks
-4%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion94 decks829 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
11%inclusion95 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
11%inclusion94 decks847 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion89 decks847 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion84 decks853 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.5%inclusion81 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.9%inclusion76 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.9%inclusion75 decks846 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
8.7%inclusion74 decks847 decks
8%synergy
World Map
8.7%inclusion72 decks829 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion74 decks853 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.4%inclusion72 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
8.2%inclusion70 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.1%inclusion69 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
8.0%inclusion67 decks836 decks
-1%synergy
Brass Knuckles
7.6%inclusion65 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.3%inclusion62 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
6.7%inclusion57 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Explorer's Scope
6.2%inclusion53 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.7%inclusion49 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
5.5%inclusion47 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion45 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
27%inclusion228 decks831 decks
26%synergy
Flaming Fist
20%inclusion167 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion137 decks853 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
15%inclusion129 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
12%inclusion103 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion100 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
11%inclusion90 decks853 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion82 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
10%inclusion82 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
9.4%inclusion80 decks853 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.6%inclusion73 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion59 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.7%inclusion57 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.6%inclusion56 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.4%inclusion55 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Blood Mist
6.4%inclusion55 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.0%inclusion51 decks853 decks
5%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
5.7%inclusion49 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.5%inclusion47 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
-4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.3%inclusion45 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Gift
5.3%inclusion45 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Pain for All
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
3%synergy
Triple Triad
5.1%inclusion43 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion453 decks853 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
33%inclusion278 decks853 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
32%inclusion276 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
16%inclusion137 decks853 decks
15%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion127 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion103 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion93 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion86 decks833 decks
8%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.7%inclusion63 decks820 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.4%inclusion63 decks853 decks
-12%synergy
Needle Spires
6.4%inclusion55 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion53 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.7%inclusion49 decks853 decks
-4%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.4%inclusion45 decks829 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
-9%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
5.1%inclusion42 decks827 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion649 decks853 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion606 decks853 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion339 decks853 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion325 decks853 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion217 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Blitzball
23%inclusion191 decks817 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion165 decks853 decks
-5%synergy
White Auracite
19%inclusion163 decks847 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion135 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion85 decks820 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.7%inclusion74 decks853 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion57 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Locket
5.2%inclusion44 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion852 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion851 decks853 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion630 decks853 decks
-12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
57%inclusion484 decks853 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
49%inclusion414 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
45%inclusion380 decks853 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion335 decks853 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion326 decks853 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion316 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
35%inclusion295 decks843 decks
31%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
35%inclusion295 decks853 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion260 decks853 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
29%inclusion250 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion238 decks853 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion234 decks853 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion227 decks853 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
18%inclusion154 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion148 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion139 decks820 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion141 decks853 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
15%inclusion127 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
12%inclusion106 decks853 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion83 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.5%inclusion81 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
8.8%inclusion75 decks853 decks
-7%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.4%inclusion63 decks853 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
6.9%inclusion59 decks853 decks
-38%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.8%inclusion58 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.6%inclusion56 decks853 decks
-29%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion48 decks853 decks
0%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion46 decks853 decks
-3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
5.2%inclusion44 decks853 decks
-2%synergy