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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Buster Sword
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
79%synergy
Deflecting Swat
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
73%synergy
Genji Glove
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Esper Sentinel
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Aggravated Assault
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
64%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Boros Charm
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Mother of Runes
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Combat Celebrant
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Jeska's Will
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
78%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Teferi's Protection
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Mana Vault
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Voice of Victory
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blade Historian
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Port Razer
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Zack Fair
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Silence
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Pyroblast
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Magic
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Great Train Heist
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Get Lost
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Price of Progress
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Day
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Full Throttle
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fated Clash
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Helm of the Host
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Axe
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Arena of Glory
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Urza's Saga
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
76%synergy
Spectator Seating
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Elegant Parlor
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Rugged Prairie
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-19%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-31%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy