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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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Sewer Nemesis
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
95%synergy
Propaganda
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
82%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Notion Thief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Consuming Aberration
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
60%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
The Mindskinner
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Mortivore
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Fleet Swallower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Nighthowler
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Hedron Crab
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Ruin Crab
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Relic Golem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Doppelganger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Silent Arbiter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Viconia, Drow Apostate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Avatar of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Eater of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodline Keeper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Doom Whisperer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Oona, Queen of the Fae
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Ancient One
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Frost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Horseshoe Crab
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Wall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Thieves' Guild Enforcer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Body Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Golgari Thug
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Puppeteer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leveler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Painter's Servant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
The Scarab God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Geth, Lord of the Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Loyal Drake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Fact or Fiction
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Thought Collapse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Visions of Beyond
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Impulse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Memory Plunder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Excavation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Broken Ambitions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dimir Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Countersquall
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Turn to Frog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Didn't Say Please
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Long-Term Plans
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Drown in Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Archive Trap
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
65%synergy
Traumatize
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Cut Your Losses
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Mind Grind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Fractured Sanity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Singularity Rupture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rise from the Grave
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Diabolic Vision
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Buried Alive
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Baral's Expertise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-0%synergy
Recurring Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Extract from Darkness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Altar of the Brood
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Mindcrank
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Helm of Obedience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Crawlspace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Dino DNA
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sentinel Totem
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mind's Eye
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Grindstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Magewright's Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Codex Shredder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Enchantments
Fraying Sanity
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
No Mercy
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Intruder Alarm
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Court of Cunning
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
King Narfi's Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Out of the Tombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Memory Erosion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of the Void
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Perfected Mind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
36%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mirrorpool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Coffers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Detection Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Restless Reef
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Archive
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
51%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sunken Hollow
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Command Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-37%synergy
Fabled Passage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Lair
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Underground River
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Dismal Backwater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Choked Estuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Sunken Ruins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
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