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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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Redirect Lightning
7.8%inclusion40 decks515 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.6%inclusion17 decks259 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.0%inclusion8 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.5%inclusion6 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
70%inclusion591 decks839 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
66%inclusion577 decks873 decks
48%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
53%inclusion467 decks873 decks
47%synergy
Buster Sword
56%inclusion482 decks859 decks
47%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
53%inclusion462 decks873 decks
46%synergy
Lizard Blades
54%inclusion470 decks873 decks
45%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
52%inclusion455 decks873 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
49%inclusion428 decks873 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion454 decks873 decks
41%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
55%inclusion483 decks873 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
78%inclusion681 decks873 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion648 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
70%inclusion613 decks873 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
60%inclusion521 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion514 decks873 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion457 decks873 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
51%inclusion448 decks873 decks
38%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion444 decks873 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion426 decks873 decks
20%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion410 decks873 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion229 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion215 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion190 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion184 decks873 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
9.4%inclusion82 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion50 decks873 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
47%inclusion406 decks873 decks
41%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion367 decks873 decks
28%synergy
Blade Historian
41%inclusion359 decks873 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion354 decks873 decks
15%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
40%inclusion350 decks873 decks
27%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion344 decks873 decks
26%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion342 decks873 decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
38%inclusion330 decks873 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion309 decks873 decks
28%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
29%inclusion250 decks873 decks
18%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
28%inclusion246 decks873 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion244 decks873 decks
16%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
26%inclusion226 decks873 decks
20%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
26%inclusion225 decks873 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion200 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion196 decks873 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion188 decks873 decks
14%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion177 decks864 decks
15%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion178 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion175 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion169 decks871 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion169 decks873 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion168 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
19%inclusion165 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion149 decks848 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion150 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
17%inclusion147 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion135 decks864 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
15%inclusion135 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion127 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
13%inclusion114 decks873 decks
9%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion107 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion107 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion105 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
12%inclusion102 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion101 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
11%inclusion99 decks864 decks
10%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion96 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion92 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
9.4%inclusion82 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.3%inclusion81 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
8.9%inclusion78 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.8%inclusion77 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
8.8%inclusion75 decks851 decks
7%synergy
Seifer Almasy
8.8%inclusion74 decks842 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.7%inclusion76 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
8.2%inclusion57 decks698 decks
7%synergy
Balefire Liege
8.1%inclusion71 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Port Razer
7.7%inclusion67 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
7.1%inclusion60 decks842 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Palm
42%inclusion363 decks873 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion322 decks873 decks
19%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion312 decks873 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion285 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Restoration Magic
32%inclusion273 decks845 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion258 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion253 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion230 decks873 decks
-8%synergy
Great Train Heist
26%inclusion229 decks873 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion225 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Helix
26%inclusion224 decks873 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
22%inclusion190 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Inventory Management
21%inclusion179 decks873 decks
14%synergy
Take the Bait
17%inclusion147 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion140 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion130 decks873 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion119 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion116 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Thunder Magic
11%inclusion96 decks840 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion91 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion86 decks873 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion85 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
10%inclusion84 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion77 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion76 decks873 decks
-3%synergy
Dispatch
8.5%inclusion74 decks873 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
8.4%inclusion73 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion72 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.4%inclusion65 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
7.3%inclusion64 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion62 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Haste Magic
6.9%inclusion59 decks854 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.8%inclusion59 decks871 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
6.6%inclusion58 decks873 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.3%inclusion55 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.1%inclusion53 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
5.7%inclusion50 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion50 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.2%inclusion45 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
45%inclusion389 decks873 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion380 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion328 decks873 decks
23%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion254 decks873 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion242 decks873 decks
22%synergy
Overpowering Attack
24%inclusion207 decks873 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion177 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion166 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Relentless Assault
18%inclusion160 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion156 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion146 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion143 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion107 decks873 decks
-4%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion98 decks859 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion96 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion95 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion93 decks873 decks
-6%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion87 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion84 decks873 decks
-4%synergy
Single Combat
9.4%inclusion82 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.1%inclusion71 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion68 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.3%inclusion64 decks873 decks
1%synergy
World at War
7.0%inclusion61 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion59 decks873 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.3%inclusion46 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Suplex
5.2%inclusion45 decks860 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.2%inclusion45 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
45%inclusion395 decks873 decks
36%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
44%inclusion387 decks873 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion335 decks873 decks
29%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion310 decks873 decks
24%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion278 decks873 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
31%inclusion271 decks873 decks
24%synergy
Colossus Hammer
31%inclusion271 decks873 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion270 decks873 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion263 decks873 decks
24%synergy
Sunforger
29%inclusion256 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion236 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion221 decks873 decks
19%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion197 decks873 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion196 decks873 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion185 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion177 decks873 decks
16%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion165 decks851 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion161 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion152 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
17%inclusion148 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion145 decks873 decks
14%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
16%inclusion140 decks873 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion130 decks853 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion133 decks873 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion126 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion124 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion118 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion111 decks864 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion110 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion104 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion104 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion95 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion91 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
10%inclusion86 decks864 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.3%inclusion81 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.2%inclusion80 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion76 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.4%inclusion73 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.4%inclusion73 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.0%inclusion70 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur II
7.9%inclusion66 decks839 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.7%inclusion67 decks873 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.4%inclusion63 decks853 decks
4%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
6.2%inclusion54 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Blade of Selves
6.1%inclusion53 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
6.0%inclusion52 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.0%inclusion52 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.8%inclusion51 decks873 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.2%inclusion45 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
45%inclusion394 decks873 decks
34%synergy
Aggravated Assault
43%inclusion373 decks873 decks
37%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion248 decks873 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion146 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
17%inclusion145 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion104 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion99 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion88 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion87 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.4%inclusion82 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Flaming Fist
9.3%inclusion81 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
8.6%inclusion75 decks873 decks
3%synergy
All That Glitters
7.7%inclusion67 decks873 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.6%inclusion66 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.3%inclusion64 decks873 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
7.1%inclusion62 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.0%inclusion61 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Super State
6.9%inclusion49 decks707 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
6.3%inclusion54 decks853 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.2%inclusion54 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
6.2%inclusion54 decks873 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.8%inclusion37 decks640 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.6%inclusion49 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion605 decks873 decks
37%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion433 decks873 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion397 decks873 decks
27%synergy
Arena of Glory
34%inclusion293 decks873 decks
24%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion184 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
19%inclusion169 decks871 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
16%inclusion142 decks873 decks
3%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion118 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion111 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
12%inclusion108 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion103 decks873 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion100 decks873 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion89 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion86 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion65 decks873 decks
-3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.0%inclusion52 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.0%inclusion52 decks873 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion51 decks873 decks
-4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion50 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.2%inclusion45 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion810 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion751 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
56%inclusion486 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion381 decks873 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion216 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion123 decks873 decks
-12%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion122 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion69 decks873 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion48 decks873 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion867 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion865 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion812 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion669 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion606 decks873 decks
14%synergy
Sacred Foundry
64%inclusion562 decks873 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion481 decks873 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion464 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion439 decks873 decks
15%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
47%inclusion406 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
44%inclusion387 decks873 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion363 decks873 decks
13%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion339 decks873 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
37%inclusion322 decks873 decks
19%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion272 decks873 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion267 decks873 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion257 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
28%inclusion247 decks873 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion244 decks873 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion203 decks873 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
23%inclusion198 decks873 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion169 decks873 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion163 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
16%inclusion143 decks873 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion104 decks640 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion127 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
14%inclusion119 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion114 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion106 decks873 decks
8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion106 decks873 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion102 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion96 decks873 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion93 decks873 decks
-11%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
10%inclusion83 decks862 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.9%inclusion78 decks873 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion76 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.2%inclusion72 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.9%inclusion69 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.8%inclusion68 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.1%inclusion62 decks873 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion60 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.9%inclusion60 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
6.6%inclusion42 decks640 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.5%inclusion57 decks873 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.5%inclusion57 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.5%inclusion57 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion57 decks873 decks
0%synergy
Starting Town
6.3%inclusion55 decks873 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.0%inclusion52 decks873 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.4%inclusion47 decks873 decks
-4%synergy