Ragost, Deft Gastronaut (Commander) - Lifegain

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion35 decks292 decks
10%synergy
Fated Firepower
2.0%inclusion6 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
1.5%inclusion2 decks134 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.0%inclusion3 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Meteor Sword
0.8%inclusion1 decks129 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
83%inclusion356 decks430 decks
79%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
84%inclusion360 decks430 decks
77%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
86%inclusion371 decks430 decks
75%synergy
Academy Manufactor
77%inclusion331 decks430 decks
73%synergy
Prized Statue
68%inclusion292 decks430 decks
65%synergy
Basilisk Collar
76%inclusion328 decks430 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Den
69%inclusion298 decks430 decks
56%synergy
Great Furnace
68%inclusion294 decks430 decks
56%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
64%inclusion277 decks430 decks
55%synergy
Astrid Peth
57%inclusion244 decks430 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion307 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Myr Retriever
59%inclusion254 decks430 decks
54%synergy
Treasure Nabber
58%inclusion250 decks430 decks
54%synergy
Dispatch
57%inclusion244 decks430 decks
43%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
56%inclusion240 decks430 decks
32%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
55%inclusion235 decks430 decks
48%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion232 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
53%inclusion230 decks430 decks
48%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
53%inclusion228 decks430 decks
42%synergy
Crime Novelist
52%inclusion225 decks430 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion154 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion81 decks430 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
The Gaffer
52%inclusion225 decks430 decks
50%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
49%inclusion210 decks430 decks
34%synergy
Ratchet, Field Medic
45%inclusion195 decks430 decks
44%synergy
Junk Diver
42%inclusion182 decks430 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
41%inclusion178 decks430 decks
32%synergy
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
37%inclusion158 decks430 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Engineer
37%inclusion158 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
35%inclusion151 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Apothecary White
35%inclusion149 decks430 decks
33%synergy
Leonin Elder
34%inclusion148 decks430 decks
33%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
30%inclusion130 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
30%inclusion128 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
29%inclusion125 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion123 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Market Gnome
28%inclusion121 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Circuit Mender
26%inclusion111 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Soul Warden
24%inclusion105 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Osgir, the Reconstructor
24%inclusion102 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Oswald Fiddlebender
23%inclusion101 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Welder
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion92 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Gold Myr
21%inclusion92 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Filigree Familiar
21%inclusion91 decks430 decks
20%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
21%inclusion90 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Iron Myr
21%inclusion90 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Workshop Assistant
20%inclusion88 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Farid, Enterprising Salvager
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
20%inclusion85 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
19%inclusion83 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
18%inclusion76 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Rosie Cotton of South Lane
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Edgar, Master Machinist
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
12%synergy
Soul's Attendant
14%inclusion61 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Hangarback Walker
13%inclusion54 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Drumbellower
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
12%inclusion50 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Sierra, Nuka's Biggest Fan
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Piggy Bank
10%inclusion44 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Oltec Matterweaver
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Splendor Mare
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
7.7%inclusion33 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Big Score
47%inclusion204 decks430 decks
38%synergy
Boros Charm
36%inclusion156 decks430 decks
-13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
36%inclusion154 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion134 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion134 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
25%inclusion109 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion64 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
11%inclusion47 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
Hobbit's Sting
10%inclusion44 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
-9%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Gods Willing
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
-13%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Surge of Salvation
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
The Battle of Bywater
43%inclusion185 decks430 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion163 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Past
33%inclusion140 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion107 decks430 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion80 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
15%inclusion64 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Late to Dinner
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Trash for Treasure
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
-7%synergy
Organic Extinction
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
4%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Hijack
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Systems Override
5.2%inclusion22 decks421 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Nutrient Block
52%inclusion220 decks421 decks
46%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
52%inclusion222 decks430 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion221 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Lembas
47%inclusion202 decks430 decks
44%synergy
Servo Schematic
43%inclusion183 decks430 decks
41%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
39%inclusion168 decks430 decks
32%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
37%inclusion161 decks430 decks
36%synergy
Transmutation Font
36%inclusion154 decks430 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion144 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Scrapheap
33%inclusion144 decks430 decks
32%synergy
Implement of Improvement
32%inclusion139 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Instant Ramen
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion125 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
27%inclusion114 decks430 decks
24%synergy
Shadowspear
24%inclusion105 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Implement of Combustion
23%inclusion99 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Forge
22%inclusion94 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
19%inclusion83 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
18%inclusion79 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Grinding Station
18%inclusion78 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Melded Moxite
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
15%inclusion64 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
13%inclusion58 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
13%inclusion56 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
11%inclusion49 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
11%inclusion27 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Battlemage's Bracers
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion43 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Resurrection Orb
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion41 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.3%inclusion40 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Bumbleflower's Sharepot
8.1%inclusion35 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Sun Droplet
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Thopter Shop
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Candy Trail
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Loop
44%inclusion191 decks430 decks
42%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
42%inclusion181 decks430 decks
37%synergy
Descent into Avernus
34%inclusion148 decks430 decks
31%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion141 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Spirit Link
29%inclusion123 decks430 decks
27%synergy
Lifelink
27%inclusion117 decks430 decks
26%synergy
Monologue Tax
25%inclusion106 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Umbra
24%inclusion103 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Rune of Sustenance
21%inclusion89 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Pia's Revolution
21%inclusion89 decks430 decks
18%synergy
City on Fire
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Opulence
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
13%inclusion58 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
10%inclusion42 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Catch a Fish
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion29 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Anointed Procession
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion108 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
21%inclusion92 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Darksteel Citadel
51%inclusion218 decks430 decks
42%synergy
Inventors' Fair
47%inclusion203 decks430 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion188 decks430 decks
30%synergy
Treasure Vault
38%inclusion162 decks430 decks
34%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion87 decks430 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion80 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion73 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion70 decks421 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion69 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Starforge
13%inclusion50 decks398 decks
10%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion48 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Fomori Vault
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
-25%synergy
Phyrexia's Core
7.2%inclusion31 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion371 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion343 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion225 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion191 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
34%inclusion147 decks430 decks
29%synergy
Chromatic Star
24%inclusion102 decks430 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion99 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion86 decks430 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion83 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
Victory Chimes
15%inclusion63 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Slagstone Refinery
14%inclusion62 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Pristine Talisman
11%inclusion46 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Golden Egg
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.8%inclusion38 decks430 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion36 decks430 decks
-8%synergy
Terrarion
8.1%inclusion35 decks430 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion26 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion428 decks430 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion427 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion385 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion319 decks430 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
65%inclusion281 decks430 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
63%inclusion271 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
61%inclusion263 decks430 decks
48%synergy
Rugged Prairie
57%inclusion244 decks430 decks
17%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
41%inclusion177 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion171 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
39%inclusion167 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion156 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion144 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
30%inclusion125 decks415 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion127 decks430 decks
-9%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
28%inclusion119 decks430 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion118 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion116 decks430 decks
21%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion103 decks430 decks
-16%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion102 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion97 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
18%inclusion77 decks430 decks
1%synergy
Power Depot
18%inclusion76 decks430 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion68 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion58 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion53 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion52 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion51 decks430 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion45 decks430 decks
-11%synergy
Glittering Massif
10%inclusion42 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.4%inclusion32 decks430 decks
4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.5%inclusion28 decks430 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion25 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Boros Guildgate
5.6%inclusion24 decks430 decks
-4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.1%inclusion22 decks430 decks
-2%synergy