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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
Landon Crispens
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Bruvac the Grandiloquent
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Mindcrank
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Eater of the Dead
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Consuming Aberration
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Fractured Sanity
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Fraying Sanity
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Ruin Crab
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Mana Drain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Traumatize
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Force of Will
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Tree of Perdition
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
The Mindskinner
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Hedron Crab
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Fleet Swallower
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Nighthowler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
The Ancient One
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Painter's Servant
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mortivore
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Undead Alchemist
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Riddlekeeper
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Manic Scribe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Umbris, Fear Manifest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Guiltfeeder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ambassador Laquatus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Dimir House Guard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fog Bank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Merfolk Secretkeeper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wall of Frost
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Demonic Consultation
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Drown in the Loch
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Tainted Pact
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Visions of Beyond
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Archive Trap
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Stifle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Strike
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thought Collapse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mission Briefing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Tale's End
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cyber Conversion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Incursion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Cut Your Losses
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mind Grind
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Mind Sculpt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Mind Funeral
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Startled Awake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Increasing Confusion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Doomsday
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Flood of Recollection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dread Summons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Drain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Queen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Altar of the Brood
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Grindstone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Altar of Dementia
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
The Water Crystal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Folio of Fancies
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Keening Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Millstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Sphinx's Tutelage
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Memory Erosion
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Court of Cunning
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Secrets
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Megrim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Memory Adept
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Restless Reef
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Dimir Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mox Diamond
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Underground River
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sunken Hollow
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Choked Estuary
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tainted Isle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Darkslick Shores
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Ruins
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
River of Tears
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Dismal Backwater
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
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