Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rhys, the Evermore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
92%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
81%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Pyrohemia
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Super State
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Fire Magic
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Generous Gift
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
24%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
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Thundering Raiju
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Amy Rose
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Guardian of Faith
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Danny Pink
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Xorn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Cathar Commando
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Legion Loyalist
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Aven Interrupter
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
High Fae Trickster
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
27%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
Aurelia, the Law Above
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%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
Abzan Falconer
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Brazen Borrower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Sailor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Abzan Battle Priest
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-24%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
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-14%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
Valakut Awakening
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Damning Verdict
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Wave Goodbye
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Open the Armory
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%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
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
Fiery Confluence
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%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
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%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
Biorganic Carapace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rising of the Day
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Aggravated Assault
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%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
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%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
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
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
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-17%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
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Plateau
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Spectator Seating
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
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
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy