Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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Ethan Coover
Dec 15, 2025
The Best Combo Cards Released in 2025
This has been a great year for combos in Magic: The Gathering. So let's see which cards from 2025 combo the most in Commander.
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Ferrafor, Young Yew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Undercurrents
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Raphael, the Muscle
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
75%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
65%synergy
Zuran Orb
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Horizon Explorer
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Harrow
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Exploration Broodship
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Icetill Explorer
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Exploration
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Cobra
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Glacial Chasm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Field of the Dead
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Scute Swarm
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Scouring Swarm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Baloth Prime
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Famished Worldsire
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Springbloom Druid
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Six
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Ouroboroid
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Augur of Autumn
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
God-Eternal Bontu
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
World Shaper
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Evolution Sage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-38%synergy
Sabotender
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Corpsejack Menace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Tireless Tracker
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Multani, Yavimaya's Avatar
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sprouting Goblin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Zell Dincht
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Quilled Greatwurm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Tear Asunder
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Beast Within
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Constant Mists
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Heroic Intervention
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Charm
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Entish Restoration
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Putrefy
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Windgrace's Judgment
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Realms Uncharted
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Fog
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Abrupt Decay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Scapeshift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Sultai
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Pest Infestation
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Life from the Loam
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Escape to the Wilds
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Wildfire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Explore
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thoughts of Ruin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gaze of Granite
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Awaken the Woods
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Decimate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Pull Through the Weft
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Reprocess
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Obliterate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Magmatic Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Brew
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Summer Bloom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
The Earth Crystal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Larval Scoutlander
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Winter Orb
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Storm Cauldron
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Spelunking
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Squandered Resources
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Loading Zone
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Exploration
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Need for Speed
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Burgeoning
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Branching Evolution
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
All Will Be One
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Teval's Judgment
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Druid Class
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Bioengineered Future
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Price of Glory
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Split
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Strands of Night
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Undergrowth Recon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Earth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tribute to the World Tree
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Greater Good
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Destructive Flow
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sphere Grid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Eumidian Hatchery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Swarmyard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Vale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Havenwood Battleground
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Arcane Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-36%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Stomping Ground
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Blood Crypt
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Wooded Foothills
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vernal Fen
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Maestros Theater
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Canyon Slough
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Festering Thicket
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Twisted Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Twilight Mire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Badlands
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Underground Mortuary
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Mountain Valley
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Spire Garden
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Luxury Suite
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Jund Panorama
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy