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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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MTGStocks
Hard-Won Jitte
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
4.7%inclusion7 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Fateful Tempest
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Skateboard
2.8%inclusion3 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
2.0%inclusion3 decks150 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
64%inclusion290 decks451 decks
57%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion229 decks468 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion237 decks468 decks
40%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion242 decks468 decks
34%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion301 decks468 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion183 decks468 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion183 decks464 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion178 decks468 decks
30%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion181 decks453 decks
30%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
35%inclusion165 decks468 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion306 decks468 decks
22%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion298 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion279 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion235 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion214 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion212 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion197 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion176 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
36%inclusion170 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion167 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion62 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
35%inclusion163 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
32%inclusion151 decks468 decks
25%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
17%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion141 decks468 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
30%inclusion140 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion136 decks468 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
29%inclusion135 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
29%inclusion134 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
26%inclusion124 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion123 decks467 decks
23%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion111 decks454 decks
22%synergy
Freya Crescent
23%inclusion109 decks465 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
23%inclusion109 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
23%inclusion108 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion106 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion104 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion101 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
18%inclusion86 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion82 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
17%inclusion81 decks465 decks
16%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion79 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion78 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion77 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion69 decks453 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
13%inclusion63 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion62 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion62 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion55 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
12%inclusion20 decks170 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
11%inclusion52 decks453 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
11%inclusion51 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion51 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
11%inclusion50 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
-13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.8%inclusion15 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion154 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion151 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion151 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
28%inclusion133 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion112 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion92 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
19%inclusion86 decks453 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion85 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion76 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion73 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion71 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion60 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion58 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Dispatch
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion47 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion46 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Savage Beating
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Slash of Light
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.9%inclusion26 decks329 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Magic
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.0%inclusion28 decks467 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Comeuppance
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.1%inclusion24 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion167 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
34%inclusion158 decks468 decks
28%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
23%inclusion109 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
23%inclusion108 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
23%inclusion107 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion106 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion101 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion93 decks468 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Day
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion74 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion71 decks464 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
14%inclusion65 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Rip Apart
14%inclusion65 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion62 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion60 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion55 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
12%inclusion54 decks464 decks
10%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion47 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion47 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.3%inclusion16 decks252 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
33%inclusion154 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion131 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
27%inclusion128 decks468 decks
16%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion116 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion111 decks468 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
22%inclusion102 decks468 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion94 decks461 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
19%inclusion91 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion90 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
19%inclusion88 decks468 decks
15%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion86 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
19%inclusion87 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Sunforger
18%inclusion86 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
18%inclusion86 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
18%inclusion83 decks467 decks
15%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion80 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion78 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
15%inclusion69 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion67 decks467 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur II
14%inclusion63 decks451 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion64 decks468 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion61 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion59 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion57 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion51 decks464 decks
8%synergy
Samurai's Katana
11%inclusion49 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion46 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.4%inclusion39 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
8.1%inclusion38 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.9%inclusion37 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.9%inclusion37 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
-8%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
31%inclusion146 decks468 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
26%inclusion120 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Fighter Class
18%inclusion85 decks468 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion65 decks468 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion60 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion59 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion53 decks468 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion48 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.9%inclusion37 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.3%inclusion34 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
1%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Pain for All
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion20 decks395 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion212 decks468 decks
23%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
44%inclusion206 decks468 decks
27%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion107 decks468 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion104 decks468 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
16%inclusion73 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion66 decks468 decks
1%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion56 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion55 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion52 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.8%inclusion41 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion40 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.6%inclusion35 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Needle Spires
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion30 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.2%inclusion29 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.8%inclusion27 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.3%inclusion25 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion406 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion386 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion242 decks468 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion214 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion99 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion81 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion49 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion43 decks451 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion42 decks468 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion32 decks468 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.2%inclusion29 decks467 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion464 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion463 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion408 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion345 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion282 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion246 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion235 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion200 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion180 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
37%inclusion171 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
36%inclusion167 decks468 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion156 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion151 decks468 decks
14%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion147 decks468 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
31%inclusion146 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion128 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion120 decks468 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
25%inclusion117 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion110 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion104 decks468 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion89 decks468 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
18%inclusion83 decks465 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion83 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
18%inclusion82 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion75 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion64 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion61 decks468 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion53 decks468 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
11%inclusion50 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
-3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
10%inclusion45 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.4%inclusion44 decks468 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion39 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.7%inclusion36 decks468 decks
6%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.5%inclusion34 decks453 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.5%inclusion35 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
7.1%inclusion33 decks468 decks
-5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.6%inclusion31 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion30 decks465 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.0%inclusion28 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion26 decks468 decks
3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.2%inclusion16 decks310 decks
4%synergy