Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Feisty Spikeling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Impolite Entrance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Weapons Vendor
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Haste Magic
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Thunder Magic
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Barret Wallace
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Restoration Magic
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Helix
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Armor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Beatrix, Loyal General
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Combat Celebrant
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Delivery Moogle
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lizard Blades
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Item Shopkeep
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Seifer Almasy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rosa, Resolute White Mage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Prompto Argentum
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Brynhildr
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Heidegger, Shinra Executive
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
G'raha Tia
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Giott, King of the Dwarves
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sabotender
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Hero
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Anger
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Snow Villiers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Balefire Liege
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Helitrooper
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Slash of Light
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fire Magic
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Judgment Bolt
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Fate of the Sun-Cryst
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Battle Menu
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Opera Love Song
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Self-Destruct
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Light of Judgment
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
You're Not Alone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Make Your Move
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Protection Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Moogles' Valor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Fire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cut Propulsion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Suplex
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Response // Resurgence
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Request
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Choco-Comet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Grab the Prize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Plasma Bolt
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
The Crystal's Chosen
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fumigate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Excalibur II
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Champion's Helm
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Paladin's Arms
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Samurai's Katana
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Warrior's Sword
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Red Mage's Rapier
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
White Mage's Staff
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Colossus Hammer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Explorer's Scope
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Ultima Weapon
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Fragments
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Coral Sword
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Plate Armor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Assault Suit
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lion Heart
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Down
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Twin Blades
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Glider Staff
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Magitek Scythe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Monk's Fist
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lunatic Pandora
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Skyblade's Boon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Madcap Skills
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Holy Mantle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Idolized
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Feather of Flight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nimbus Wings
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Blood Mist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Embrace
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hoarder's Overflow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Popular Entertainer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Battle Mastery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Griffin Guide
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Martial Impetus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Team Avatar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Blitzball
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
White Auracite
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Boros Cluestone
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Boros Locket
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
White Lotus Tile
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-33%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Capital City
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-32%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy