Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized

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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
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
9%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
6.3%inclusion6 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Adept Watershaper
2.1%inclusion2 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
1.1%inclusion1 decks94 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
74%inclusion296 decks398 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
70%inclusion283 decks406 decks
61%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
77%inclusion315 decks410 decks
59%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion264 decks410 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion279 decks410 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion256 decks410 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion279 decks410 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
62%inclusion253 decks410 decks
54%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
63%inclusion259 decks410 decks
53%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
64%inclusion264 decks410 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
81%inclusion332 decks410 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion316 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion307 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion272 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
64%inclusion263 decks410 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion255 decks410 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion245 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion243 decks410 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion239 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion238 decks410 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion239 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion231 decks410 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion216 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion207 decks410 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion118 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion117 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion89 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
52%inclusion213 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
50%inclusion207 decks410 decks
45%synergy
Blade Historian
47%inclusion192 decks410 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
45%inclusion184 decks410 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion178 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion170 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
38%inclusion156 decks410 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion148 decks410 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
36%inclusion147 decks410 decks
28%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
35%inclusion143 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion131 decks410 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion125 decks410 decks
20%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion109 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
26%inclusion107 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion107 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion100 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion92 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion89 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion77 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion76 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion74 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion62 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion58 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Freya Crescent
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
12%inclusion48 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion41 decks400 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Amy Rose
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Weapons Vendor
6.0%inclusion24 decks403 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
51%inclusion208 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion203 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Palm
46%inclusion187 decks410 decks
27%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion180 decks410 decks
32%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion155 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion128 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
29%inclusion116 decks402 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion108 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
26%inclusion105 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion99 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Helix
23%inclusion93 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion93 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion87 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
14%inclusion57 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion25 decks242 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Dispatch
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
48%inclusion197 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
44%inclusion180 decks410 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion177 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
42%inclusion171 decks410 decks
36%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
22%inclusion90 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion86 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Overpowering Attack
19%inclusion78 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion62 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
2%synergy
World at War
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion232 decks410 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion214 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
52%inclusion213 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
44%inclusion180 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion173 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
39%inclusion158 decks410 decks
33%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
37%inclusion153 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion152 decks410 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion151 decks410 decks
30%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion151 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion109 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
27%inclusion109 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion108 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion102 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion102 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion97 decks403 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion96 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
18%inclusion74 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion72 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
17%inclusion71 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion70 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion68 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion62 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion58 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion231 decks410 decks
50%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion212 decks410 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion160 decks410 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion98 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
19%inclusion78 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion23 decks333 decks
5%synergy
All That Glitters
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion296 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion210 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
49%inclusion200 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
45%inclusion186 decks410 decks
36%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion93 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion87 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion70 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion66 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion64 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion58 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
2%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion396 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion366 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion238 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
43%inclusion175 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion98 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion394 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion391 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion382 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion308 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion307 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion285 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion257 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion239 decks410 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion222 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion206 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion188 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion168 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion162 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion145 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion133 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion116 decks410 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion103 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion103 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion100 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion99 decks410 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion99 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion85 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion74 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion56 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion54 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion38 decks295 decks
-4%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.5%inclusion35 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.6%inclusion31 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
3%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
1%synergy