Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Aang, Swift Savior
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
4.3%inclusion2 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
93%inclusion152 decks163 decks
87%synergy
Super State
77%inclusion126 decks163 decks
72%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
76%inclusion124 decks163 decks
71%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
75%inclusion122 decks163 decks
69%synergy
Pyrohemia
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
62%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
66%inclusion107 decks163 decks
61%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
61%inclusion99 decks163 decks
56%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
58%inclusion94 decks163 decks
52%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
52%inclusion85 decks163 decks
50%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion117 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
53%inclusion87 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion83 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Boros Charm
50%inclusion81 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Amy Rose
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
44%synergy
Thundering Raiju
45%inclusion74 decks163 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion104 decks163 decks
45%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion90 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion78 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion76 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion69 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion58 decks163 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask the Hidden
44%inclusion71 decks163 decks
42%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
37%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
39%synergy
Xorn
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Guardian of Faith
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
33%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Danny Pink
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Academy Manufactor
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Errant and Giada
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Legion Loyalist
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
25%synergy
High Fae Trickster
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Falconer
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Squire
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
18%inclusion26 decks142 decks
16%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
14%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Brazen Borrower
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Courage
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Fire Magic
43%inclusion70 decks163 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion69 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
29%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion56 decks163 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion51 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion41 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Cinderclasm
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
14%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion63 decks163 decks
36%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
26%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Amulet of Vigor
36%inclusion58 decks163 decks
35%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
29%synergy
The Fire Crystal
34%inclusion55 decks163 decks
31%synergy
Caltrops
26%inclusion42 decks163 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
The Regalia
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
28%synergy
Rising of the Day
26%inclusion43 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion32 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
16%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Legion
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Fervor
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion62 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion59 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion46 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion10 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion159 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion148 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion85 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion80 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion68 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion36 decks163 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion22 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion20 decks163 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion16 decks163 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Amber
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion11 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
5.5%inclusion9 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion160 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion154 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion154 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion150 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion114 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion106 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion102 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Raugrin Triome
58%inclusion95 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion90 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion89 decks163 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion89 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion88 decks163 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion86 decks163 decks
-9%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion86 decks163 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion85 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion84 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion83 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion81 decks163 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Monastery
41%inclusion67 decks163 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion66 decks163 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion54 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion48 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion47 decks163 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion45 decks163 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion44 decks163 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion39 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion38 decks163 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion34 decks163 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion33 decks163 decks
-20%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion30 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion28 decks163 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion25 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion24 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion21 decks163 decks
-15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
3%synergy
Perilous Landscape
11%inclusion18 decks163 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion17 decks163 decks
-17%synergy