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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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Glen Elendra Guardian
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Super State
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
62%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Thundering Raiju
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
54%synergy
Cathar Commando
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Amy Rose
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Fire Magic
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Bident of Thassa
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Spectral Sailor
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Errant and Giada
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Selfless Squire
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Impostors
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Abzan Falconer
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Guardian of Faith
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Gingerbrute
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Alms Collector
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Legion Loyalist
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Aven Interrupter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Academy Manufactor
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Portal Manipulator
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Chick
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fanatical Firebrand
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Spell Queller
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Xorn
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Unbreakable Formation
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Cinderclasm
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Magic Damper
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Starstorm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Make a Stand
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Haste Magic
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Chart a Course
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Full Throttle
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Wave Goodbye
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Damning Verdict
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Tremor
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
The Fire Crystal
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Caltrops
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
The Seriema
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Rising of the Day
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Pyrohemia
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Assemble the Legion
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Riches
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Fervor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion55 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion53 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Boros Signet
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Blitzball
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion41 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Glittering Massif
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Razortide Bridge
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-13%synergy