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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Combat Celebrant
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
82%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Leyline Axe
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Aggravated Assault
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Helm of the Host
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Genji Glove
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Restoration Magic
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Boros Charm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Colossus Hammer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Blade Historian
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Lizard Blades
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Ironsoul Enforcer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bounty Agent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Eivor, Battle-Ready
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Barricade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Brass Squire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Port Razer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rohirrim Chargers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Benevolent Bodyguard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Champion of the Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ingenious Smith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zack Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Seifer Almasy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Savage Beating
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inventory Management
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Deflecting Palm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Thunder Magic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Stonesplitter Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth's Smite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Electrodominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Dart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Helix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Invoke the Divine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
To Arms!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Blast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Great Train Heist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Heat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Strike
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Judgment Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Haste Magic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Austere Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Seize the Day
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Full Throttle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Reckless Charge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Surge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Overpowering Attack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Darksteel Plate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ultima Weapon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Plate Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gimli's Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Holy Avenger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fireshrieker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Raven Clan War-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Samurai's Katana
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Excalibur II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Rage Reflection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Armament of Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Battle Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sentinel's Mark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Fist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mines of Moria
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Boros Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Boros Locket
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Radiant Summit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Carnival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Elegant Parlor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Spectator Seating
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Uncharted Haven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valakut Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Capital City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crossroads Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy