Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Raphael, the Nightwatcher
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
EPF Point Squad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Quintessential Katana
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
83%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
70%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Aggravated Assault
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
89%inclusion40 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Boros Charm
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Plate
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Jeska's Will
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Smothering Tithe
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Teferi's Protection
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Mox Diamond
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Combat Celebrant
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Lizard Blades
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Blade Historian
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Serra Ascendant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Port Razer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Kratos, God of War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Silence
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Pyroblast
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Inventory Management
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Palm
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Savage Beating
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Get Lost
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Final Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
March of Otherworldly Light
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Seize the Day
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Sunforger
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Sword of the Animist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Embercleave
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Fighter Class
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Timely Ward
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Leader's Talent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Arena of Glory
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Den
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Mox Amber
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Sacred Foundry
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Battlefield Forge
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Elegant Parlor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Mana Confluence
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-29%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Glimmervoid
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy