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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
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Morningtide's Light
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Cloudshift
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Blood
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Children of Korlis
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Teleportation Circle
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Flicker of Fate
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Remedy
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Tree of Perdition
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Blood Celebrant
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Doom Whisperer
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Flickerwisp
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Plague Drone
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Soul Warden
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Soul's Attendant
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Charming Prince
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Keen Duelist
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Monk Gyatso
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Felidar Guardian
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Claim Jumper
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Suture Priest
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Resolute Archangel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wall of Omens
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Vona, Butcher of Magan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Inkshield
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Angel's Grace
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Parting Gust
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Stinging Study
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Scrollshift
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Stunning Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Hatred
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Necrologia
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Darkness
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Haze
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Semester's End
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Courageous Resolve
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Repay in Kind
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Villainous Wrath
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Profane Transfusion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Pain's Reward
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vindicate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Fumigate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Flicker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Blood Tribute
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Sigil
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The Endstone
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Pact Weapon
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
The Golden Throne
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Soul Conduit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Spellbook
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Parker Luck
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Axis of Mortality
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Airbender Ascension
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Greed
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Near-Death Experience
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Font of Agonies
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Connections
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Smuggler's Share
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Snack
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Life Insurance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Righteous Aura
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lich's Mastery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Lunar Convocation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Flickerform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Multiversal Passage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Shambling Vent
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Orzhov Signet
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Field
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Silent Clearing
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Mire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Salt Flats
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Neglected Manor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy