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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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Eater of the Dead
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
The Ancient One
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Reanimate
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Counterspell
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Force of Will
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Sheoldred
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Consuming Aberration
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
The Cyber-Controller
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tree of Perdition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Silent Arbiter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Hunted Horror
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fog Bank
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ruin Crab
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Patron of the Moon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Thing in the Ice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
The Speed Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
The Warring Triad
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bringer of the Last Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wonder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mulldrifter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
The Mindskinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mortivore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Haughty Djinn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Strandcatcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wall of Lost Thoughts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sapphire Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nighthowler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Clever Conjurer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Memory Plunder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Visions of Beyond
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drown in the Loch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Shred Memory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Aetherspouts
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Drown in Dreams
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Counterpoint
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Evacuation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Oona's Grace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Price of Fame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Intellectual Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unseal the Necropolis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Incursion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Long-Term Plans
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abjure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Call to Mind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Singularity Rupture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Will of the Abzan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Terror Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Commit // Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Madness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Stitch Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prosperity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
From the Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mindcrank
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
The Water Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Ojer Taq
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bonehoard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grindstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Altar of the Brood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Grinning Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Necromancy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Waste Not
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Forced Fruition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memory Erosion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tortured Existence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Agna Qel'a
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Echoing Deeps
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Tolaria West
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sunken Palace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Lotus Vale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dreadship Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tomb Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drownyard Temple
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Guildless Commons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-64%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-38%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-40%synergy
Lands
Watery Grave
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Undercity Sewers
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Swamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Fetid Pools
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Horizon of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Port of Karfell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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