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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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MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.6%inclusion4 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Combustion Man
3.5%inclusion3 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
2.2%inclusion2 decks89 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
73%inclusion250 decks343 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion244 decks352 decks
60%synergy
Aggravated Assault
65%inclusion232 decks356 decks
59%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
76%inclusion270 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
64%inclusion227 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion242 decks356 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion241 decks356 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion220 decks356 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion225 decks356 decks
53%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion213 decks356 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
82%inclusion291 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion271 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion267 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion236 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
66%inclusion234 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion228 decks356 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion218 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion211 decks356 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion210 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion207 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion208 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion198 decks356 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
55%inclusion195 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion179 decks356 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion104 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion99 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
52%inclusion186 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Blade Historian
50%inclusion177 decks356 decks
38%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
49%inclusion176 decks356 decks
44%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion147 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion133 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion128 decks356 decks
25%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion124 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion123 decks356 decks
27%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion94 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion93 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
21%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion81 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion67 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion58 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion47 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion42 decks348 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion36 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.6%inclusion27 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Amy Rose
6.2%inclusion17 decks276 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Weapons Vendor
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
53%inclusion188 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion177 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Palm
45%inclusion160 decks356 decks
26%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion116 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion101 decks347 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion101 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Helix
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion80 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion78 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion74 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion50 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion41 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Pyroblast
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Take the Bait
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
47%inclusion168 decks356 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion157 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Day
43%inclusion153 decks356 decks
37%synergy
Open the Armory
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion86 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion75 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion69 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion68 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.4%inclusion19 decks352 decks
3%synergy
World at War
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion200 decks356 decks
47%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion185 decks356 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion184 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Helm of the Host
43%inclusion152 decks356 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
42%inclusion151 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion142 decks356 decks
34%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
38%inclusion136 decks356 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion133 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion131 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Colossus Hammer
36%inclusion129 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion96 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion92 decks356 decks
20%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion90 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Sunforger
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion84 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion83 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion66 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion64 decks356 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion62 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion60 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion55 decks356 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion53 decks350 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion52 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion49 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion38 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion36 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.9%inclusion28 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.9%inclusion24 decks350 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.1%inclusion18 decks352 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion202 decks356 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion178 decks356 decks
39%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion141 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
21%inclusion73 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion46 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.5%inclusion23 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Super State
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion266 decks356 decks
43%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion181 decks356 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion175 decks356 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
46%inclusion162 decks356 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
22%inclusion77 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion72 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
18%inclusion63 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion57 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion51 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
2%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.7%inclusion24 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion21 decks356 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion18 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion342 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion322 decks356 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion205 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion150 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion88 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion45 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion42 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion34 decks356 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion22 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion343 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion342 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion331 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion267 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion262 decks356 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion247 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion225 decks356 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion206 decks356 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion195 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
51%inclusion180 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion163 decks356 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion145 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
38%inclusion137 decks356 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
36%inclusion127 decks356 decks
17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion113 decks356 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion107 decks356 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion91 decks356 decks
8%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion89 decks356 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion87 decks356 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion84 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion76 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion65 decks356 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion48 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion44 decks356 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion43 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion40 decks356 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion39 decks356 decks
-6%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion37 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion35 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.3%inclusion33 decks356 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.0%inclusion32 decks356 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion31 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.4%inclusion30 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.3%inclusion26 decks356 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.0%inclusion25 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.3%inclusion22 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion20 decks356 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
5.3%inclusion19 decks356 decks
3%synergy