Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Extra Combats

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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Quill-Blade Laureate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
79%inclusion55 decks70 decks
71%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Lizard Blades
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
66%synergy
Aggravated Assault
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
65%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
70%inclusion50 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
63%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
58%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion53 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion46 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
57%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Combat Celebrant
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Mother of Runes
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Blade Historian
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Bastion Protector
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Giver of Runes
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion19 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Amy Rose
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
36%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Magic
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Helix
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Savage Beating
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Full Throttle
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Seize the Day
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Overpowering Attack
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Waves of Aggression
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
World at War
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Fury of the Horde
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion42 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Helm of the Host
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Colossus Hammer
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
26%synergy
Embercleave
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
29%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Fireshrieker
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Blade of Selves
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Super State
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
42%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
34%synergy
Arena of Glory
48%inclusion34 decks71 decks
38%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Minas Tirith
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-16%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion58 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Sundown Pass
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion29 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
37%inclusion26 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-12%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy