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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
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
93%inclusion157 decks169 decks
87%synergy
Super State
76%inclusion129 decks169 decks
71%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
75%inclusion127 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion128 decks169 decks
70%synergy
Pyrohemia
64%inclusion109 decks169 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
66%inclusion111 decks169 decks
61%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
60%inclusion102 decks169 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
51%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion123 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion106 decks169 decks
38%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
56%inclusion95 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion87 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Amy Rose
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
44%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Thundering Raiju
45%inclusion76 decks169 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion96 decks169 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion80 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion61 decks169 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion36 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask the Hidden
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
41%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Anger
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
39%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Xorn
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
39%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Guardian of Faith
34%inclusion57 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
31%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Cathar Commando
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
29%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Danny Pink
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Academy Manufactor
30%inclusion50 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Errant and Giada
27%inclusion46 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Legion Loyalist
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Abzan Falconer
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Squire
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
16%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
19%inclusion28 decks148 decks
17%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
16%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Brazen Borrower
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion74 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Fire Magic
43%inclusion73 decks169 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion72 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
35%inclusion59 decks169 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion53 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion43 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion42 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Cinderclasm
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion70 decks169 decks
19%synergy
Damning Verdict
38%inclusion65 decks169 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion30 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Tremor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Amulet of Vigor
36%inclusion60 decks169 decks
35%synergy
The Fire Crystal
34%inclusion58 decks169 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Caltrops
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion33 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Embercleave
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
3%synergy
The Regalia
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
33%inclusion56 decks169 decks
28%synergy
Rising of the Day
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion41 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Legion
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion63 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion62 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion32 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion17 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
9.5%inclusion16 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion164 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion153 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
49%inclusion82 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion37 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
-20%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion22 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion14 decks169 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion12 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion11 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion9 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion166 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion159 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion155 decks169 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion119 decks169 decks
30%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion110 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion105 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Raugrin Triome
58%inclusion98 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion93 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion93 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion92 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion91 decks169 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion90 decks169 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion89 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
51%inclusion86 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion84 decks169 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion69 decks169 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
40%inclusion68 decks169 decks
-18%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion67 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion55 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion52 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion51 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion49 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion47 decks169 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion45 decks169 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion39 decks169 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
-19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion34 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion31 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion29 decks169 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion28 decks169 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion26 decks169 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion25 decks169 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion23 decks169 decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion21 decks169 decks
-15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion20 decks169 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion19 decks169 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion18 decks169 decks
5%synergy