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Phenax, God of Deception
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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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Fraying Sanity
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Consuming Aberration
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Mindcrank
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Wall of Frost
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Thought Collapse
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Ruin Crab
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Fractured Sanity
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Jace's Phantasm
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Nighthowler
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Mind Grind
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Drown in the Loch
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Psychic Strike
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Court of Cunning
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Fleet Swallower
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Pilfered Plans
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Terisian Mindbreaker
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
The Mindskinner
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Eater of the Dead
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Hover Barrier
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Mortivore
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Lost Thoughts
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Hedron Crab
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Guiltfeeder
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Disowned Ancestor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Sidisi's Faithful
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Wall
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Manic Scribe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Tree of Perdition
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wall of Runes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Tide Drifter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
The Ancient One
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pain Seer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Mist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Air
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Eye Savants
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Turtle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Aegis Turtle
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Monastery Flock
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ahriman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Dauthi Horror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Grisly Spectacle
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Didn't Say Please
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Countermand
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Incursion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Drown in Dreams
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Into the Story
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Careful Consideration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Go for the Throat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Doom Blade
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Psychic Spiral
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Perplex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Expel from Orazca
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Mana Leak
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Visions of Beyond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Archive Trap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Voyage's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Memory Plunder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Soul Manipulation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Spinal Embrace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shadow Rift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Undermine
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Countersquall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Curate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Miscalculation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Demon's Due
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cast Down
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Traumatize
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Extract from Darkness
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Mind Sculpt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Whispering Madness
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mind Funeral
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Singularity Rupture
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Increasing Confusion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fascination
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Eldritch Pact
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tome Scour
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cut Your Losses
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Dread Summons
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Startled Awake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Aether Gale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Brainspoil
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Breaking Wave
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Espionage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Distortion Strike
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Quasiduplicate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Walk the Plank
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Memory Sluice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Strings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Drain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Tempest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Black Breath
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bonehoard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Keening Stone
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
The Water Crystal
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Profane Memento
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Jester's Cap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Altar of the Brood
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sentinel Totem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Grindstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Crook of Condemnation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of the Lost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Patient Rebuilding
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Memory Erosion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Erasure
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Copy Enchantment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Secrets
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Memory Adept
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Jace Beleren
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Liliana Vess
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Jace Reawakened
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Nephalia Drownyard
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dreadship Reef
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Fountain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Fen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Dust Bowl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Three Tree City
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Restless Reef
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Locket
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-40%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Star Compass
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Lens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-24%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Deceit
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Tainted Isle
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Fetid Pools
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Waterfront District
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Warped Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Salt Marsh
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Darkslick Shores
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Ice Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-31%synergy
Grixis Panorama
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
River of Tears
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Morphic Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-27%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Soured Springs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
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