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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MTGStocks
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
4.6%inclusion6 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dimension X
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
75%inclusion321 decks430 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
69%inclusion302 decks438 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
77%inclusion340 decks442 decks
59%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
68%inclusion300 decks442 decks
57%synergy
Aggravated Assault
62%inclusion276 decks442 decks
57%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
63%inclusion279 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
68%inclusion299 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
61%inclusion270 decks442 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion283 decks442 decks
54%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
65%inclusion286 decks442 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
80%inclusion353 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion337 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion330 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion290 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
63%inclusion280 decks442 decks
49%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion274 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion260 decks442 decks
41%synergy
Lizard Blades
58%inclusion255 decks442 decks
50%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion253 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion251 decks442 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion258 decks442 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion247 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
52%inclusion228 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion221 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion129 decks442 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
50%inclusion219 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
48%inclusion210 decks442 decks
42%synergy
Blade Historian
46%inclusion203 decks442 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
44%inclusion196 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
43%inclusion190 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion181 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion165 decks442 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion155 decks442 decks
25%synergy
Bastion Protector
34%inclusion151 decks442 decks
27%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion151 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion142 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
31%inclusion136 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion121 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion120 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion119 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion99 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion90 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
19%inclusion84 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
19%inclusion82 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion63 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
13%inclusion56 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion55 decks435 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion44 decks432 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.6%inclusion38 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Amy Rose
7.2%inclusion26 decks363 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion222 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion220 decks442 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Palm
45%inclusion197 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion189 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion170 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion140 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion123 decks434 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion115 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion100 decks442 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Helix
22%inclusion98 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion93 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion34 decks277 decks
7%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
-8%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion200 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
45%inclusion199 decks442 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion185 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
40%inclusion178 decks442 decks
35%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
21%inclusion94 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion91 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion89 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion81 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.5%inclusion33 decks438 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
World at War
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion244 decks442 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion235 decks442 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion228 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
43%inclusion188 decks442 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
42%inclusion184 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion176 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion168 decks442 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion163 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion156 decks442 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion156 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion123 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion115 decks442 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
26%inclusion113 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion112 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion105 decks442 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion103 decks435 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion102 decks442 decks
19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
19%inclusion83 decks442 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion72 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion66 decks442 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion63 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion59 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion52 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion51 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.9%inclusion35 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
3%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
54%inclusion240 decks442 decks
48%synergy
Forge Anew
52%inclusion230 decks442 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion172 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion104 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion79 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion53 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion42 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion27 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion315 decks442 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion222 decks442 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion214 decks442 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
44%inclusion194 decks442 decks
34%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion103 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion96 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion77 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion74 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion69 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion49 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
2%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.5%inclusion33 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.2%inclusion32 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
6.6%inclusion29 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion424 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion389 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
57%inclusion251 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion183 decks442 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion98 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion61 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.4%inclusion37 decks442 decks
-16%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion24 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion423 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion420 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion411 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion333 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
75%inclusion332 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion303 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
62%inclusion276 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion256 decks442 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion237 decks442 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion214 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion204 decks442 decks
23%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion177 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion176 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Elegant Parlor
34%inclusion152 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion141 decks442 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion122 decks442 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion118 decks442 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
26%inclusion114 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion111 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
24%inclusion107 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion104 decks442 decks
-15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion92 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion75 decks442 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion60 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion58 decks442 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion55 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion54 decks442 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
11%inclusion50 decks442 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion47 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion46 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion45 decks442 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion44 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion43 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.3%inclusion41 decks442 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
9.0%inclusion40 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion39 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.1%inclusion36 decks442 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion34 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.0%inclusion31 decks442 decks
-4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion28 decks442 decks
0%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
5.9%inclusion26 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion25 decks442 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion23 decks442 decks
-8%synergy