Norman Osborn (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Frantic Search
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Windfall
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Psychic Frog
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Faithless Looting
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Skirge Familiar
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Monument to Endurance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Bone Miser
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Underworld Breach
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Putrid Imp
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bog Witch
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Carnage, Crimson Chaos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Inner Demons Gangsters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Worldgorger Dragon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Jace's Archivist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
River Kelpie
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Scarlet Spider, Kaine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shriek, Treblemaker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Hobgoblin, Mantled Marauder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Ritual
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Tolarian Winds
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Electric Revelation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Flare of Duplication
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
The Spot's Portal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Burnout
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Change of Fortune
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Careful Study
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Demonic Counsel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dark Deal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pumpkin Bombardment
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Last Chance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Whispering Madness
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fervent Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Prison Break
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Overmaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Burning Inquiry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flux
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snort
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Grinding Station
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Key to the City
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Collector's Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Attunement
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Artist's Talent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Verse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Phyresis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Feast of Sanity
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Oblivion Crown
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dack Fayden
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Mistrise Village
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Signet
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Relic of Sauron
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Underground River
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Luxury Suite
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Oscorp Industries
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Underground Sea
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Xander's Lounge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Raucous Theater
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Graven Cairns
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-36%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy