Sami, Wildcat Captain (Commander) - Expensive Affinity

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Krang, Utrom Warlord
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Robots
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Raphael's Technique
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sensei's Divining Top
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Great Furnace
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Den
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Mystic Forge
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Urza's Saga
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Silence
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
72%synergy
The Endstone
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Deflecting Swat
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Manifold Key
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Sculpting Steel
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Voltaic Key
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Seething Song
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
58%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Jeska's Will
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Smothering Tithe
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Gamble
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Mox Diamond
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Underworld Breach
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Tataru Taru
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Ancestral Statue
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
________ Goblin
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Scrap Trawler
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Wandering Archaic
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Engineer
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Foundry Inspector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Iron Myr
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gold Myr
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Junk Diver
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Triplicate Titan
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Kozilek, the Broken Reality
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Metalworker
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Shimmer Myr
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Flamescroll Celebrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Steel Hellkite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Palladium Myr
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Detonator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bronze Guardian
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lodestone Golem
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Red Elemental Blast
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Pyroblast
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Big Score
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Valakut Awakening
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Desperate Ritual
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Final Fortune
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Commune with Lava
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-37%synergy
Orim's Chant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Kozilek's Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Dispatch
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Searing Touch
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-41%synergy
Soul Partition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Faith's Reward
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Reckless Handling
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Snort
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Flame
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Ignite the Future
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Strike It Rich
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Zenith Festival
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Search for Glory
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Imposing Grandeur
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Galvanic Relay
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fervent Mastery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Trash for Treasure
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Impulse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Hell to Pay
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Memory Jar
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Grinding Station
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Moonsilver Key
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Memorial Vault
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Defense Grid
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Apple of Eden, Isu Relic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Unwinding Clock
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Forge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Grinning Totem
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Clock of Omens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Research Desk
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Forsaken Monument
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Skyship Weatherlight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Totem
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Lembas
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Instant Ramen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Meticulous Excavation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Treasure Vault
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
City of Traitors
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Inventors' Fair
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Fomori Vault
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Buried Ruin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Mox Amber
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Coveted Jewel
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Boros Signet
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Mirror
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Prophetic Prism
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Golden Egg
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Spectator Seating
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Plains
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Elegant Parlor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
-40%synergy
Wooded Foothills
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Scalding Tarn
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Battlefield Forge
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Valakut Awakening
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Starting Town
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-24%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Glimmervoid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy