Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fateful Tempest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Fast Forward
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Skateboard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Turtles Forever
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Arena of Glory
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
62%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion31 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
55%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Blade Historian
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Seifer Almasy
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Great Train Heist
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Akroma's Will
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Take the Bait
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dispatch
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Full Throttle
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Assault Strobe
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
21%synergy
The Fire Crystal
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Minas Tirith
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion41 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Boros Signet
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion45 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion42 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion39 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion33 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Plateau
59%inclusion27 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Elegant Parlor
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
35%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Rugged Prairie
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Radiant Summit
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-20%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Massif
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy