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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
16%inclusion37 decks227 decks
14%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
15%inclusion33 decks215 decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion31 decks217 decks
13%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.4%inclusion11 decks205 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
90%inclusion526 decks587 decks
84%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
73%inclusion427 decks587 decks
67%synergy
Super State
72%inclusion424 decks587 decks
67%synergy
Pyrohemia
63%inclusion369 decks587 decks
61%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
64%inclusion376 decks587 decks
59%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
60%inclusion351 decks587 decks
58%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion331 decks587 decks
54%synergy
Thundering Raiju
55%inclusion321 decks587 decks
53%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
65%inclusion382 decks587 decks
53%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
57%inclusion335 decks587 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion401 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion384 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
59%inclusion344 decks587 decks
37%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
57%inclusion336 decks587 decks
46%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion334 decks587 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion312 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion303 decks587 decks
46%synergy
Fire Magic
52%inclusion303 decks587 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion296 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion288 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion175 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Amy Rose
47%inclusion277 decks587 decks
44%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
44%inclusion261 decks587 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion257 decks587 decks
42%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
43%inclusion253 decks587 decks
41%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion250 decks587 decks
38%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Cathar Commando
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion222 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion210 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Selfless Squire
35%inclusion203 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion198 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
33%inclusion191 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
32%inclusion190 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Errant and Giada
32%inclusion187 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
32%inclusion186 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Danny Pink
31%inclusion183 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
31%inclusion183 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Xorn
31%inclusion182 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
31%inclusion181 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
31%inclusion180 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Legion Loyalist
29%inclusion173 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Aven Interrupter
29%inclusion170 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
28%inclusion166 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
28%inclusion164 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
27%inclusion159 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Falconer
27%inclusion156 decks587 decks
25%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
25%inclusion149 decks587 decks
24%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
24%inclusion141 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion141 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Spectral Sailor
24%inclusion139 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
23%inclusion135 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion101 decks516 decks
18%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Impostors
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
16%inclusion91 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Brazen Borrower
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
14%inclusion84 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Courage
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
48%inclusion281 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion280 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion247 decks587 decks
38%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion197 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
34%inclusion197 decks587 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion183 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion153 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion144 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Cinderclasm
16%inclusion96 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion74 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion74 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.5%inclusion38 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
37%inclusion219 decks587 decks
35%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion210 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion192 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Wave Goodbye
32%inclusion186 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Confluence
22%inclusion129 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion79 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Chart a Course
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Tremor
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion33 decks587 decks
-11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caltrops
34%inclusion201 decks587 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
33%inclusion195 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion191 decks587 decks
23%synergy
The Fire Crystal
30%inclusion178 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
24%synergy
Weatherlight
19%inclusion114 decks587 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion82 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
6.1%inclusion24 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.5%inclusion32 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
42%inclusion247 decks587 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
28%inclusion165 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Reconnaissance
22%inclusion128 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion114 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Legion
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion64 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion171 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion111 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion64 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion557 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion520 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion297 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion294 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
46%inclusion270 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion209 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion126 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion120 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion115 decks587 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion51 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion584 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion581 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion577 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion575 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion390 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion357 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion341 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion341 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion334 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
57%inclusion334 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion303 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion303 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion297 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion292 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion283 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion249 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion248 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion242 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion230 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion228 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
38%inclusion222 decks587 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion221 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion208 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion205 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion193 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion190 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion168 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion161 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion143 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion138 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion129 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion119 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion104 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion101 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion97 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion97 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion73 decks554 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion69 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion68 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion67 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
-1%synergy