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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
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion70 decks87 decks
67%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
65%synergy
Buster Sword
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
60%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
53%synergy
Arena of Glory
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Genji Glove
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
70%inclusion61 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Boros Charm
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion65 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion56 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Mother of Runes
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Sword of the Animist
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Lizard Blades
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Combat Celebrant
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Port Razer
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Great Train Heist
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Helix
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Savage Beating
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Chance for Glory
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Psychotic Fury
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Thunder Magic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Dispatch
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Full Throttle
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Overpowering Attack
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Relentless Assault
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Rip Apart
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Boltwave
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Single Combat
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Cut a Deal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
53%inclusion46 decks87 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
38%synergy
Embercleave
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Sunforger
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Host
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
20%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Stars
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
55%inclusion48 decks87 decks
49%synergy
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
33%synergy
Fighter Class
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion62 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion33 decks87 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
12%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Great Furnace
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion79 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion86 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion81 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Plateau
84%inclusion73 decks87 decks
72%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion66 decks87 decks
36%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
69%inclusion60 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
63%inclusion55 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Elegant Parlor
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
31%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Windswept Heath
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-22%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Triumph
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-28%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Starting Town
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy