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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
79%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
78%inclusion31 decks40 decks
72%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
68%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Super State
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
65%synergy
Pyrohemia
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
63%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
61%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
60%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion30 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Fire Magic
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Thundering Raiju
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Caltrops
53%inclusion21 decks40 decks
52%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Loyal Apprentice
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Cathar Commando
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Danny Pink
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Errant and Giada
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
35%synergy
Legion Loyalist
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Guardian of Faith
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
33%synergy
Amy Rose
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Aven Interrupter
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Squire
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
26%synergy
Anger
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Abzan Falconer
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
23%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Brazen Borrower
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Gingerbrute
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Xorn
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Solitude
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Alms Collector
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Academy Manufactor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Impostors
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Sailor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Akroma's Will
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Boros Charm
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
35%inclusion14 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Cinderclasm
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Great Train Heist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Grand Crescendo
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Render Silent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Starstorm
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shake the Foundations
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
New Way Forward
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Remand
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
27%synergy
Damning Verdict
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Wave Goodbye
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
24%synergy
Open the Armory
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Tremor
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
22%synergy
The Ozolith
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The Regalia
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Reconnaissance
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
29%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Assemble the Legion
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Path of Mettle
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Fervor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Riches
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Karn's Bastion
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion24 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion39 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Island
95%inclusion38 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion35 decks40 decks
48%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion34 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Raugrin Triome
80%inclusion32 decks40 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion29 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Training Center
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
70%inclusion28 decks40 decks
40%synergy
Plateau
68%inclusion27 decks40 decks
56%synergy
Volcanic Island
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Tundra
65%inclusion26 decks40 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
42%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
48%inclusion19 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Monastery
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
-14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Battlefield Forge
43%inclusion17 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion16 decks40 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion13 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Gate
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
-23%synergy