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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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MTGStocks
Game Over
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Personify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Morningtide's Light
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
79%synergy
Cloudshift
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
54%synergy
Children of Korlis
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Flicker of Fate
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Tainted Remedy
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Teleportation Circle
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Dark Confidant
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
43%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
43%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Blood Celebrant
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Doom Whisperer
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Plague Drone
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Flickerwisp
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Platinum Angel
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Charming Prince
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Soul Warden
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Angel
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Claim Jumper
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Monk Gyatso
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Suture Priest
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Resolute Archangel
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Omens
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Gollum, Obsessed Stalker
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Angel's Grace
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Eerie Interlude
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Stinging Study
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Scrollshift
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
False Cure
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Reprieve
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Necrologia
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Getaway Glamer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Dawn Charm
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Hatred
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Haze
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Courageous Resolve
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Slip On the Ring
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Disenchant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ghostway
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Semester's End
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Silence
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Repay in Kind
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Profane Transfusion
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Villainous Wrath
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Contract
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Fumigate
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Flicker
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Blood Tribute
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Oketra's Last Mercy
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Panharmonicon
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
22%synergy
The Endstone
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Pact Weapon
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
24%synergy
The Wind Crystal
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wedding Ring
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Parker Luck
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Axis of Mortality
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Airbender Ascension
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Near-Death Experience
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Font of Agonies
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Connections
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Life Insurance
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Snack
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Righteous Aura
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lich's Mastery
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Convocation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Sorin Markov
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Shambling Vent
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Shefet Dunes
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
52%synergy
Orzhov Signet
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion55 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion48 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Fetid Heath
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Field
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Silent Clearing
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Mire
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Glasswing Grace
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Neglected Manor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Starting Town
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Salt Flats
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy