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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
17%inclusion50 decks291 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
16%inclusion44 decks281 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
14%inclusion40 decks282 decks
13%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
6.9%inclusion20 decks290 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
91%inclusion576 decks636 decks
85%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
73%inclusion466 decks636 decks
68%synergy
Super State
72%inclusion459 decks636 decks
67%synergy
Pyrohemia
64%inclusion404 decks636 decks
62%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
64%inclusion407 decks636 decks
59%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
61%inclusion386 decks636 decks
59%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
59%inclusion376 decks636 decks
55%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
57%inclusion362 decks636 decks
54%synergy
Thundering Raiju
55%inclusion351 decks636 decks
53%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
65%inclusion412 decks636 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion433 decks636 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion416 decks636 decks
-3%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
58%inclusion371 decks636 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
58%inclusion368 decks636 decks
36%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion364 decks636 decks
51%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion346 decks636 decks
30%synergy
Fire Magic
52%inclusion331 decks636 decks
49%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion329 decks636 decks
47%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion316 decks636 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion312 decks636 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
31%inclusion200 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion121 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion115 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion94 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion70 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
9.3%inclusion59 decks636 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.1%inclusion58 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion42 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Amy Rose
47%inclusion298 decks636 decks
43%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
45%inclusion289 decks636 decks
44%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
44%inclusion279 decks636 decks
35%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion278 decks636 decks
42%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
44%inclusion277 decks636 decks
42%synergy
Cathar Commando
43%inclusion276 decks636 decks
41%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
42%inclusion268 decks636 decks
37%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
39%inclusion246 decks636 decks
35%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
36%inclusion228 decks636 decks
33%synergy
Anger
34%inclusion216 decks636 decks
32%synergy
Selfless Squire
34%inclusion215 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
33%inclusion211 decks636 decks
31%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
33%inclusion210 decks636 decks
32%synergy
Danny Pink
32%inclusion204 decks636 decks
30%synergy
Errant and Giada
32%inclusion203 decks636 decks
31%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
32%inclusion201 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Academy Manufactor
31%inclusion198 decks636 decks
30%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
31%inclusion198 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Xorn
31%inclusion197 decks636 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
31%inclusion195 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Legion Loyalist
30%inclusion188 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
29%inclusion183 decks636 decks
26%synergy
Aven Interrupter
29%inclusion183 decks636 decks
28%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
28%inclusion176 decks636 decks
26%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
27%inclusion173 decks636 decks
26%synergy
Abzan Falconer
27%inclusion173 decks636 decks
25%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
26%inclusion166 decks636 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion157 decks636 decks
22%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
24%inclusion154 decks636 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Sailor
23%inclusion149 decks636 decks
22%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
23%inclusion147 decks636 decks
22%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
23%inclusion145 decks636 decks
21%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
22%inclusion141 decks636 decks
21%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
21%inclusion135 decks636 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion114 decks566 decks
18%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
18%inclusion114 decks636 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
18%inclusion112 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion108 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Impostors
16%inclusion102 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
16%inclusion100 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Brazen Borrower
16%inclusion99 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
15%inclusion98 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion94 decks636 decks
-5%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion88 decks636 decks
13%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
14%inclusion86 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion85 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion85 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
13%inclusion81 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Courage
12%inclusion79 decks636 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion79 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion312 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Boros Charm
48%inclusion306 decks636 decks
27%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
43%inclusion273 decks636 decks
39%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
34%inclusion215 decks636 decks
22%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion205 decks636 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion203 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion166 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion159 decks636 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion147 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion111 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Cinderclasm
16%inclusion103 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion94 decks636 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion92 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion81 decks636 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion80 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion76 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion73 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion72 decks636 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion69 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion67 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Great Train Heist
10%inclusion65 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion62 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion51 decks636 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
8.0%inclusion51 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.1%inclusion39 decks636 decks
-2%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.0%inclusion38 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.5%inclusion35 decks636 decks
-2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.2%inclusion33 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.0%inclusion32 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
38%inclusion243 decks636 decks
36%synergy
Fabricate
36%inclusion228 decks636 decks
28%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion209 decks636 decks
28%synergy
Wave Goodbye
31%inclusion199 decks636 decks
30%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
23%inclusion144 decks636 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
21%inclusion135 decks636 decks
20%synergy
Full Throttle
16%inclusion99 decks636 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion86 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion77 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Chart a Course
8.8%inclusion56 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
8.6%inclusion55 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion54 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion50 decks636 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion48 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Tremor
7.2%inclusion46 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.4%inclusion41 decks636 decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion39 decks636 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
6.0%inclusion38 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
5.5%inclusion35 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion34 decks636 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caltrops
35%inclusion220 decks636 decks
34%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
34%inclusion214 decks636 decks
29%synergy
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion213 decks636 decks
24%synergy
The Fire Crystal
29%inclusion187 decks636 decks
27%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion159 decks636 decks
24%synergy
Weatherlight
19%inclusion120 decks636 decks
18%synergy
The Ozolith
14%inclusion91 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion72 decks636 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
9.0%inclusion57 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.3%inclusion53 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion53 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.2%inclusion52 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.0%inclusion51 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.6%inclusion25 decks444 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.5%inclusion35 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
43%inclusion271 decks636 decks
37%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
29%inclusion184 decks636 decks
28%synergy
Reconnaissance
22%inclusion141 decks636 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion122 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Assemble the Legion
12%inclusion77 decks636 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
12%inclusion76 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion70 decks636 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion66 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion66 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.3%inclusion59 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.3%inclusion59 decks636 decks
-3%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.0%inclusion57 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.5%inclusion54 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
8.2%inclusion52 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.7%inclusion49 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.2%inclusion46 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
6.8%inclusion43 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.2%inclusion33 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
5.0%inclusion32 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion230 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion179 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
Minas Tirith
19%inclusion122 decks636 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion116 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Karn's Bastion
17%inclusion109 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion68 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion60 decks636 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion58 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.0%inclusion57 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.5%inclusion54 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion53 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
7.7%inclusion49 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
7.4%inclusion47 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion47 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion604 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion565 decks636 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion329 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion329 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion301 decks636 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion221 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion133 decks636 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
20%inclusion128 decks636 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion121 decks636 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion76 decks636 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.0%inclusion57 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.2%inclusion52 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion45 decks636 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion43 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion633 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion631 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion626 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion625 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion429 decks636 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
61%inclusion389 decks636 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion374 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion373 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion370 decks636 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion367 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion339 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
52%inclusion329 decks636 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion329 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion314 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion306 decks636 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion276 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion272 decks636 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion265 decks636 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion252 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
39%inclusion246 decks636 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion245 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion234 decks636 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion228 decks636 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion219 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion219 decks636 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion208 decks636 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion207 decks636 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion182 decks636 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion176 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion155 decks636 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion150 decks636 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion139 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion131 decks636 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion120 decks636 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion114 decks636 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion111 decks636 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion110 decks636 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion107 decks636 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion106 decks636 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion97 decks636 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion85 decks636 decks
-1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion84 decks636 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion83 decks636 decks
1%synergy
Radiant Summit
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion73 decks636 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion72 decks636 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion71 decks636 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion71 decks636 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion68 decks636 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion63 decks636 decks
-1%synergy