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Nick Price
Dec 31, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Legendary Commander Cards in 2025
Nick caps off 2025 with his final Top 10 list of the year, covering the most played new, legendary cards from this year.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Collective Inferno
4.5%inclusion6 decks134 decks
3%synergy
Impolite Entrance
4.5%inclusion6 decks134 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
64%inclusion277 decks430 decks
57%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
48%inclusion216 decks447 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion225 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion227 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion287 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion172 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Buster Sword
40%inclusion175 decks443 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion173 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion173 decks432 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion159 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion290 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion285 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion259 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion226 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion205 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion201 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion191 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion170 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion164 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion164 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion159 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion142 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion137 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Combat Celebrant
31%inclusion137 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
30%inclusion134 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion132 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion130 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion129 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion117 decks446 decks
22%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion109 decks433 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Freya Crescent
23%inclusion104 decks444 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion103 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion98 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion95 decks439 decks
20%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
18%inclusion82 decks444 decks
17%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion81 decks444 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion73 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
16%inclusion73 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Seifer Almasy
16%inclusion67 decks432 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion69 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion57 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion50 decks440 decks
9%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion48 decks432 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Balefire Liege
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion45 decks440 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Giver of Runes
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.4%inclusion42 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Agitator Ant
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion143 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion124 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
-11%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion89 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
20%inclusion85 decks432 decks
18%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion73 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion68 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
15%inclusion67 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Savage Beating
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
8.0%inclusion35 decks437 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Price of Progress
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.3%inclusion28 decks446 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion159 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
34%inclusion150 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion105 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion96 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion89 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion66 decks443 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion49 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion15 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion127 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
15%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
24%inclusion108 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion108 decks447 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion89 decks440 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion82 decks446 decks
16%synergy
Embercleave
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion79 decks439 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion70 decks446 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur II
14%inclusion60 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion55 decks440 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
12%inclusion52 decks443 decks
9%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion45 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.6%inclusion38 decks444 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
31%inclusion139 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion120 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion80 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Fighter Class
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion58 decks440 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
2%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Blood Mist
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Pain for All
5.1%inclusion18 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion207 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion191 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion39 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.0%inclusion13 decks217 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.6%inclusion25 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion386 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion371 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion235 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion202 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion91 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.1%inclusion27 decks446 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion444 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion443 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion389 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion334 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
61%inclusion273 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
54%inclusion243 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion224 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion187 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion174 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion167 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion158 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion148 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion146 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion137 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion120 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion115 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion110 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion100 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
18%inclusion80 decks444 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion79 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion78 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion73 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion54 decks351 decks
-2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion37 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion29 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.6%inclusion16 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy