Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Meteor Sword
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Super State
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Amy Rose
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Spectral Sailor
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Thundering Raiju
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-27%synergy
Cathar Commando
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Squire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Illvoi Galeblade
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Errant and Giada
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Assemble the Legion
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Anger
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Gingerbrute
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Falconer
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Lackey
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Firebrand
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Chick
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
18%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Restoration Angel
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Clockwork Percussionist
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Vandal
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Spell Queller
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Coyote
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Rabbit Battery
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Greatshark
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
14%synergy
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Stormkin
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Impostors
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Skyknight Legionnaire
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Resilient Roadrunner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Floodpits Drowner
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Hazoret, Godseeker
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fervent Champion
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Humbling Elder
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Wrangler of the Damned
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Alms Collector
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Stormchaser Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Saiba Cryptomancer
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Thought Sponge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Flamewake Phoenix
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hearthborn Battler
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-26%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Magic
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Cinderclasm
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Hindering Light
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-7%synergy
Demand Answers
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Shake the Foundations
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Augury
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Starstorm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
New Way Forward
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Make a Stand
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Accelerate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Serum Snare
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Essence Backlash
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Open the Armory
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Slice and Dice
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Pyroclasm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Tremor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Explosive Entry
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Weatherlight
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Ring of Valkas
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Caltrops
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
The Regalia
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Map
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Samurai's Katana
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rocket-Powered Goblin Glider
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Windcrag Siege
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Resourceful Defense
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Together Forever
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Riches
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Ruckus
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Banishing Light
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-22%synergy
Desert
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Forge of Heroes
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Courtyard
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Starting Column
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion39 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Razortide Bridge
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Meandering River
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy