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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Game Over
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Personify
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Savanti Romero, Time's Exile
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
76%inclusion90 decks119 decks
68%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
60%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
53%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Remedy
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion78 decks119 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Tree of Perdition
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Children of Korlis
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion87 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
61%inclusion72 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
61%inclusion72 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Sanguine Bond
54%inclusion64 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Flicker of Fate
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Confidant
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion48 decks119 decks
29%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
39%inclusion47 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Charming Prince
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Restoration Angel
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Doom Whisperer
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Blood Celebrant
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Plague Drone
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-24%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Claim Jumper
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Kor Cartographer
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Parting Gust
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Inkshield
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Getaway Glamer
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Slip On the Ring
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Stinging Study
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
False Cure
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Scrollshift
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Stunning Reversal
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Ghostway
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
The Spot's Portal
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Semester's End
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Necrologia
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Hatred
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Strike
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Fumigate
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Risky Research
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Reverse the Sands
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Contract
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Plague of Vermin
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Venom's Hunger
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Diresight
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Prison Break
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Pact Weapon
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
26%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
7%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parker Luck
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Axis of Mortality
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Greed
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Ghostly Prison
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Near-Death Experience
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Convocation
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Far Traveler
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Cleric Class
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion77 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
5%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Fortress
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Vent
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion111 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion107 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
72%inclusion86 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
54%synergy
Orzhov Signet
58%inclusion69 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion115 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion115 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion106 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
85%inclusion101 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Isolated Chapel
68%inclusion81 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion73 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion69 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Field
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Silent Clearing
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Glasswing Grace
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy