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
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
Fast Forward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Winnowing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buster Sword
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Arena of Glory
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Genji Glove
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Great Train Heist
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Legion Leadership
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Take the Bait
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Savage Beating
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Comeuppance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Haste Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Brute Force
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Overpowering Attack
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
World at War
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fury of the Horde
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Waves of Aggression
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Assault Strobe
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
The Fire Crystal
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Colossus Hammer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Blade of Selves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Tome of Legends
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Forge Anew
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Sound of Drums
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Sundown Pass
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Plateau
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Legion Leadership
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy