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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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Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion13 decks215 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.8%inclusion4 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
3.5%inclusion4 decks114 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
63%inclusion216 decks345 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion190 decks362 decks
42%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
47%inclusion169 decks362 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion230 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion138 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion177 decks362 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion129 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion135 decks362 decks
29%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion135 decks358 decks
29%synergy
Restoration Magic
38%inclusion132 decks347 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion234 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion233 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion210 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion189 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion162 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
44%inclusion161 decks362 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion144 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion141 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion139 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion138 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion117 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion116 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
31%inclusion114 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Blade Historian
31%inclusion111 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
30%inclusion110 decks362 decks
23%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion107 decks362 decks
18%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
28%inclusion101 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion100 decks362 decks
22%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion96 decks361 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion88 decks359 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
24%inclusion88 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion87 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
24%inclusion87 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Weapons Vendor
23%inclusion83 decks354 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
23%inclusion80 decks348 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion79 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
21%inclusion77 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
19%inclusion68 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
19%inclusion67 decks359 decks
17%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion58 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
15%inclusion56 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion53 decks347 decks
14%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
14%inclusion52 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Firemane Commando
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
14%inclusion48 decks355 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Liege
13%inclusion47 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion45 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion42 decks347 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion43 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion37 decks355 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Agitator Ant
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion136 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion123 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion121 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion117 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
29%inclusion106 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion93 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Take the Bait
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Thunder Magic
20%inclusion71 decks347 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion73 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion56 decks357 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion46 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Inventory Management
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Magic
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Slash of Light
7.7%inclusion27 decks352 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.6%inclusion24 decks361 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Comeuppance
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.8%inclusion21 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Judgment Bolt
5.6%inclusion20 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Shock
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
33%inclusion120 decks362 decks
27%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
26%inclusion95 decks362 decks
20%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion90 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion80 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion72 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion67 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion50 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion46 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion36 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.4%inclusion34 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Coronation of Chaos
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion112 decks362 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion101 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
25%inclusion90 decks362 decks
13%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion83 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
23%inclusion82 decks362 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
21%inclusion77 decks362 decks
16%synergy
The Fire Crystal
21%inclusion74 decks355 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion73 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion70 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion70 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion70 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion66 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion65 decks362 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion62 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion62 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion61 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Sunforger
17%inclusion60 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion58 decks361 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur II
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion56 decks354 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion48 decks362 decks
10%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion38 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Ultima Weapon
9.2%inclusion33 decks359 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion30 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
30%inclusion109 decks362 decks
19%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion93 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
11%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion50 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion50 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion47 decks362 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion46 decks355 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion40 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.6%inclusion31 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.0%inclusion29 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
2%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Blood Mist
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Popular Entertainer
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
44%inclusion161 decks362 decks
21%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion151 decks362 decks
24%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion81 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion80 decks362 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion59 decks362 decks
3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion47 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion41 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion28 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.7%inclusion24 decks357 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.6%inclusion24 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.1%inclusion22 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion309 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion297 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion190 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion159 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion69 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
White Auracite
5.8%inclusion21 decks361 decks
4%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion360 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion360 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion317 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion280 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
62%inclusion226 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion193 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion183 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
41%inclusion147 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion140 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion139 decks362 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
35%inclusion127 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion126 decks362 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion123 decks362 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion120 decks362 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
32%inclusion115 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion95 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion94 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion90 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion89 decks362 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion78 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
18%inclusion64 decks359 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion63 decks362 decks
-11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion57 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion54 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14%inclusion51 decks362 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion49 decks362 decks
-8%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion34 decks264 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion42 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion39 decks362 decks
-1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion38 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion37 decks362 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
9.1%inclusion33 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.8%inclusion32 decks362 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
7.5%inclusion27 decks362 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.2%inclusion25 decks347 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.2%inclusion26 decks362 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.9%inclusion25 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.4%inclusion23 decks362 decks
-2%synergy
Capital City
5.8%inclusion21 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
5.5%inclusion20 decks362 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.2%inclusion19 decks362 decks
-1%synergy