Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Budget 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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Super-Soldier Serum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Helm of the Host
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Lizard Blades
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Magic
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Bastion Protector
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Freya Crescent
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Blade Historian
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Mother of Runes
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Port Razer
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thancred Waters
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Delivery Moogle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Combustion Man
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Thunder Magic
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Great Train Heist
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Inventory Management
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Slash of Light
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Dispatch
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Savage Beating
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Judgment Bolt
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fire Magic
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Chance for Glory
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Protection Magic
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Erode
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Flashback
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Response // Resurgence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Overpowering Attack
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Rip Apart
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Unfinished Business
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ultima
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Borrowed Knowledge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Colossus Hammer
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Buster Sword
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur II
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Samurai's Katana
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Strionic Resonator
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Explorer's Scope
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Forge Anew
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Flaming Fist
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fighter Class
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Repercussion
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Axgard Armory
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
War Room
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Needle Spires
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
White Auracite
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Blitzball
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Boros Cluestone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sundown Pass
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Crossroads Village
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Capital City
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Raucous Carnival
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-33%synergy
Elegant Parlor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Fields of Strife
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy