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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Tree of Perdition
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Mindcrank
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Consuming Aberration
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Eater of the Dead
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Ruin Crab
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Fractured Sanity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Drown in the Loch
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Force of Will
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Mox Diamond
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Painter's Servant
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Undead Alchemist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
The Mindskinner
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Gilded Drake
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Ancient One
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Notion Thief
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Crab
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Frost
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nighthowler
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shield Sphere
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mortivore
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Avatar of Woe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Manic Scribe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Riddlekeeper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aegis Turtle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wizened Snitches
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Phantasm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Visions of Beyond
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Resculpt
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Archive Trap
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Delay
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Countersquall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Perplex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Brain Freeze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Shred Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dizzy Spell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Singularity Rupture
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Traumatize
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mind Grind
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cut Your Losses
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mind Sculpt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Timetwister
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Grindstone
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Altar of the Brood
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
The Water Crystal
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bonehoard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lantern of Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Sanity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Memory Erosion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Court of Cunning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Field of Dreams
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Signet
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Morphic Pool
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Underground Sea
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-32%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Tainted Isle
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Darkslick Shores
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Pools
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Treno, Dark City
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-26%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
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