Norman Osborn (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wheel of Fortune
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
91%synergy
Frantic Search
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Windfall
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Psychic Frog
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Faithless Looting
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Imperial Seal
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Brain Freeze
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Mystical Tutor
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Lion's Eye Diamond
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Underworld Breach
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Jeska's Will
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Simian Spirit Guide
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Ledger Shredder
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Bone Miser
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Skirge Familiar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
High Fae Trickster
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Putrid Imp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Green Goblin, Nemesis
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
River Kelpie
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Green Goblin, Revenant
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ultimate Green Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Archivist
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Likeness Looter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Carnage, Crimson Chaos
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Wonder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Scrounging Skyray
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Anje Falkenrath
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Creation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Borne Upon a Wind
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Consultation
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Tainted Pact
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Snap
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tolarian Winds
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Mental Misstep
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Final Fortune
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-30%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Excavation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Daze
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-37%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Careful Study
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Rite of Flame
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Dark Deal
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Whispering Madness
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Change of Fortune
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Burning Inquiry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Breakthrough
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fervent Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Grapeshot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Flux
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Lore
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snort
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Perception
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Grinding Station
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Defense Grid
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Library of Leng
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Attunement
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Feast of Sanity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
36%synergy
City of Traitors
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Mox Opal
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
68%synergy
Badlands
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
81%synergy
Underground Sea
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
70%synergy
City of Brass
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
51%synergy
Island
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
-41%synergy
Wooded Foothills
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Xander's Lounge
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Starting Town
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oscorp Industries
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Mine
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Blazemire Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy