Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive 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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Naktamun Lorespinner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Quintessential Katana
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Deflecting Swat
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Aggravated Assault
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Genji Glove
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Commander's Plate
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Boros Charm
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Smothering Tithe
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
69%synergy
The One Ring
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Mox Diamond
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Sram, Senior Edificer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Mother of Runes
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Combat Celebrant
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Lizard Blades
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Giver of Runes
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blade Historian
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Silence
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Inventory Management
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Restoration Magic
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Savage Beating
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Great Train Heist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Magnetic Theft
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Seize the Day
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Full Throttle
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Mithril Coat
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Sword of the Animist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Super State
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
All That Glitters
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Arena of Glory
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Mox Amber
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
The Aetherspark
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Arid Mesa
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Spectator Seating
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy