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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Sram, Senior Edificer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Bastion Protector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Combat Celebrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Bounty Agent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blade Historian
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Kwende, Pride of Femeref
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Port Razer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Leonin Shikari
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Terminator Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zack Fair
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Freya Crescent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Weapons Vendor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Dispatch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Thunder Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Valorous Stance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gods Willing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Take the Bait
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Emerge Unscathed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bathe in Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Inventory Management
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Deflecting Palm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Relentless Assault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Overpowering Attack
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Flame Rift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Single Combat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Suplex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Champion's Helm
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Genji Glove
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Celestial Armor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Colossus Hammer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Darksteel Plate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Sunforger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Mask of Memory
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Quietus Spike
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Leyline Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Nimbus Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sunbond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gift of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Inviolability
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rising of the Day
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Light of Promise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Embrace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pentarch Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Holy Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Asha's Favor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Griffin Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Feather of Flight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Indomitable Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Guildscorn Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Castle Embereth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
The Irencrag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Spire of Industry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy