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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
22%inclusion14 decks64 decks
19%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
93%inclusion119 decks128 decks
87%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
70%synergy
Pyrohemia
66%inclusion84 decks128 decks
64%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
65%inclusion83 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
66%inclusion85 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Super State
66%inclusion85 decks128 decks
62%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
73%inclusion94 decks128 decks
61%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
57%synergy
Thundering Raiju
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
47%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion73 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aurelia, the Law Above
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Amy Rose
46%inclusion59 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Guardian of Faith
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Cathar Commando
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Danny Pink
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Squire
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
35%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Xorn
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Legion Loyalist
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Abzan Falconer
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Errant and Giada
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Academy Manufactor
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
27%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Aven Interrupter
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
25%inclusion32 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Sailor
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
22%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Impostors
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Gingerbrute
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Brazen Borrower
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Sicarian Infiltrator
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Fire Magic
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
44%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Cinderclasm
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Ripples of Potential
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Starstorm
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Damning Verdict
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
41%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Fabricate
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caltrops
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
29%synergy
The Fire Crystal
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
29%synergy
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Weatherlight
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
43%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
26%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Riches
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Great Furnace
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion120 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion119 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion128 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion124 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
61%inclusion78 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion77 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
59%inclusion76 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Monastery
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion66 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Raugrin Triome
48%inclusion62 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion55 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion50 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion48 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Radiant Summit
15%inclusion18 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-13%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-9%synergy