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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
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
88%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
75%synergy
Pyrohemia
75%inclusion47 decks63 decks
73%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
66%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Super State
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
59%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Danny Pink
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Captain Lannery Storm
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Guardian of Faith
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Aven Interrupter
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Squire
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Amy Rose
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Cathar Commando
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Legion Loyalist
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Raiju
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Solitude
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Academy Manufactor
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Errant and Giada
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Xorn
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Sailor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Brazen Borrower
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Abzan Falconer
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Great Train Heist
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Negate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Force of Negation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-9%synergy
Ripples of Potential
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Cinderclasm
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damning Verdict
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Wave Goodbye
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Caltrops
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
The Fire Crystal
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Weatherlight
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Embercleave
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Reconnaissance
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Assemble the Legion
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Riches
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion56 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion62 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion61 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion60 decks63 decks
84%synergy
Island
94%inclusion59 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Plateau
92%inclusion58 decks63 decks
81%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion57 decks63 decks
79%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion52 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion51 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion50 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
48%synergy
Spectator Seating
76%inclusion48 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Raugrin Triome
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
-20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Thundering Falls
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
-33%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-9%synergy