Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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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Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion73 decks91 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion69 decks91 decks
65%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
60%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
58%synergy
Buster Sword
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
58%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
57%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
54%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
62%inclusion56 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
81%inclusion74 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion70 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion64 decks91 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion62 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
67%inclusion61 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
45%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
46%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
47%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
48%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
42%synergy
Mother of Runes
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Combat Celebrant
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Giver of Runes
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Blade Historian
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Zack Fair
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Port Razer
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Firemane Commando
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Akroma's Will
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Palm
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Helix
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Savage Beating
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Chance for Glory
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Seize the Day
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Relentless Assault
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Rip Apart
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Commander's Plate
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
49%synergy
Mithril Coat
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
53%inclusion48 decks91 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Colossus Hammer
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Sunforger
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
16%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Dolmen Gate
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Fireshrieker
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Land Tax
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Repercussion
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
73%inclusion66 decks91 decks
41%synergy
Arena of Glory
60%inclusion55 decks91 decks
51%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
11%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Homeward Path
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion83 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion80 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion90 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion90 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion86 decks91 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion84 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
88%inclusion80 decks91 decks
76%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion77 decks91 decks
56%synergy
Spectator Seating
75%inclusion68 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
68%inclusion62 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Elegant Parlor
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Sundown Pass
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-22%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-13%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy