Sami, Wildcat Captain (Commander) - Upgraded 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
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ravenous Robots
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Big Mother Mouser
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Ninja Cavalry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Dome
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Great Furnace
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Den
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
79%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
74%synergy
Mystic Forge
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
62%synergy
The Endstone
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Treasure Vault
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Big Score
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Iron Myr
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Gold Myr
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Palladium Myr
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Sculpting Steel
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Myr Battlesphere
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Foundry Inspector
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Myr Retriever
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Guardian
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Myr
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Cityscape Leveler
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Scrap Trawler
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Triplicate Titan
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Blightsteel Colossus
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Academy Manufactor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Marketback Walker
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Illustrious Wanderglyph
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Statue
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Welder
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Hangarback Walker
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Workshop Assistant
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Arcbound Ravager
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Sire of Seven Deaths
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Commune with Lava
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Comet Storm
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Command
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Get Lost
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Grand Crescendo
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Drill Too Deep
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wake the Past
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Brass's Bounty
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Zenith Festival
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Crackle with Power
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Hell to Pay
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Organic Extinction
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Apex of Power
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Snort
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Banefire
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Delete
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli's Directive
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Memorial Vault
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Nettlecyst
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Memory Jar
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Forge
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Instant Ramen
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Eye
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
The Seriema
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Lembas
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Melded Moxite
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Lotus
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Clown Car
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Grinding Station
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Moonsilver Key
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Device
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
The Immortal Sun
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Echoes of Eternity
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Inventors' Fair
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Fomori Vault
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Monumental Henge
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Secluded Starforge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Needle Spires
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
War Room
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Boros Signet
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Thran Dynamo
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Mirror
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hedron Archive
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Prophetic Prism
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Star
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Guild Globe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
White Auracite
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Golden Egg
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
The Irencrag
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Boros Cluestone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Battlefield Forge
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Power Depot
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Summit
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Spire of Industry
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Scene of the Crime
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Massif
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Tagsin
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy