Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized

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
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Captain America's Shield
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Panther Habit
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
74%inclusion389 decks523 decks
67%synergy
Buster Sword
68%inclusion363 decks531 decks
60%synergy
Aggravated Assault
64%inclusion341 decks535 decks
58%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
75%inclusion403 decks535 decks
58%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
64%inclusion342 decks535 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
65%inclusion349 decks535 decks
55%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
64%inclusion341 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion319 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
65%inclusion350 decks535 decks
54%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
64%inclusion342 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
79%inclusion421 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion399 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
74%inclusion395 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion344 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
61%inclusion329 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion326 decks535 decks
43%synergy
Sword of the Animist
58%inclusion309 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion304 decks535 decks
50%synergy
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion298 decks535 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion291 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion302 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion293 decks535 decks
40%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion270 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion266 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion159 decks535 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion146 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion119 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion112 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
40%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion236 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Blade Historian
43%inclusion232 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Mother of Runes
43%inclusion230 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion219 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion216 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
37%inclusion200 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion194 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
33%inclusion177 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion175 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion170 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
32%inclusion169 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion150 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion147 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
23%inclusion125 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
23%inclusion122 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
23%inclusion122 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
20%inclusion108 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion98 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
18%inclusion98 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion97 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
18%inclusion97 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
16%inclusion86 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion69 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion30 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion51 decks525 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
7.5%inclusion18 decks239 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.2%inclusion38 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion265 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion256 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion227 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion226 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
38%inclusion203 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion169 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion140 decks527 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion138 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion117 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
22%inclusion117 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
21%inclusion115 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion114 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
21%inclusion110 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion108 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion76 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion70 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion65 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion63 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion61 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion41 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Price of Progress
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
45%inclusion242 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion233 decks535 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion232 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion205 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion108 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
19%inclusion102 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion99 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion97 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion77 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Boltwave
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
6%synergy
World at War
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Rip Apart
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion284 decks535 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion275 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion274 decks535 decks
42%synergy
Helm of the Host
41%inclusion222 decks535 decks
34%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion219 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
40%inclusion215 decks535 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion214 decks535 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Plate
37%inclusion198 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Embercleave
33%inclusion179 decks535 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion172 decks535 decks
28%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion149 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
27%inclusion145 decks535 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion141 decks535 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion134 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion130 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
23%inclusion120 decks528 decks
19%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion121 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion107 decks535 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion96 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion95 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion84 decks535 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion80 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion79 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
12%inclusion62 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Armor
11%inclusion57 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.1%inclusion43 decks529 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.7%inclusion12 decks209 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.0%inclusion27 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion284 decks535 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
50%inclusion270 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Fighter Class
37%inclusion199 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
22%inclusion120 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion86 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Super State
8.5%inclusion39 decks459 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
8.4%inclusion45 decks535 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion368 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion251 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion247 decks535 decks
30%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion221 decks535 decks
32%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
23%inclusion124 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion115 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion95 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion52 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion41 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Den
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.0%inclusion21 decks301 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion512 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion478 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion299 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion218 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion122 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion72 decks535 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion59 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion30 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion514 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion512 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion496 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion395 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
73%inclusion392 decks535 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion364 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion317 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion289 decks535 decks
25%synergy
Rugged Prairie
52%inclusion277 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
49%inclusion263 decks535 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion235 decks535 decks
20%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion218 decks535 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion207 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion175 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
29%inclusion155 decks535 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion147 decks535 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion141 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion134 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion133 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
22%inclusion118 decks535 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion117 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
21%inclusion115 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion91 decks535 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion61 decks423 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion75 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion74 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion73 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion68 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion67 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion62 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion62 decks535 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion62 decks535 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion58 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion57 decks535 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion55 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
10%inclusion16 decks167 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Starting Town
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.0%inclusion48 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-2%synergy