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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
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
92%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Pyrohemia
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Super State
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Fire Magic
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Generous Gift
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Thundering Raiju
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Amy Rose
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Guardian of Faith
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Danny Pink
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Cathar Commando
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Xorn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Aven Interrupter
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
High Fae Trickster
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Legion Loyalist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Errant and Giada
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Selfless Squire
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Abzan Falconer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Brazen Borrower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Sailor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Boros Charm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cinderclasm
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Damning Verdict
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Wave Goodbye
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Caltrops
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
The Fire Crystal
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Weatherlight
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Island
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Tundra
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Plateau
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Spectator Seating
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Thundering Falls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Elegant Parlor
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy