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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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Wizard's Staff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Elrond, Moon-Reader
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Master of Lake-town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Mindcrank
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Eater of the Dead
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Tree of Perdition
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Consuming Aberration
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Mystic Remora
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Ruin Crab
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Windfall
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Dark Ritual
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Force of Will
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Chrome Mox
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Charix, the Raging Isle
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Painter's Servant
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
The Mindskinner
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Undead Alchemist
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
The Ancient One
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crab
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Notion Thief
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Frost
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Nighthowler
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Loki, God of Mischief
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mortivore
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fleet Swallower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Hover Barrier
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Avatar of Woe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Baleful Strix
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Soulless Jailer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Visions of Beyond
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Deadly Rollick
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Drown in the Loch
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Archive Trap
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Delay
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Entomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Perplex
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Fractured Sanity
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Singularity Rupture
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Traumatize
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Cut Your Losses
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Doomsday
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Preordain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Grindstone
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
The Water Crystal
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Altar of the Brood
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Isochron Scepter
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bonehoard
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Keening Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Intruder Alarm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Fraying Sanity
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Memory Erosion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mind Over Matter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Dreams
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-0%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Dimir Signet
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Island
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Morphic Pool
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Ruins
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Prismatic Vista
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Mana Confluence
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Darkslick Shores
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Tainted Isle
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
River of Tears
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Treno, Dark City
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
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