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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Elemental Teachings
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Omashu City
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Split
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Exploration
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
68%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Zuran Orb
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
65%synergy
Ouroboroid
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Lotus Cobra
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Icetill Explorer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Scute Swarm
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Exploration Broodship
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Scythecat Cub
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
59%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Field of the Dead
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Worldly Tutor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Chasm
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Evolution Witness
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Horizon Explorer
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Mayhem Devil
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-15%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Scouring Swarm
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Famished Worldsire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Baloth Prime
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Evolution Sage
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Six
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Augur of Autumn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Springbloom Druid
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sabotender
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Incubation Druid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Harrow
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Constant Mists
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Realms Uncharted
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Tear Asunder
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-18%synergy
Entomb
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Scapeshift
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Farseek
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Sultai
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reprocess
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Life from the Loam
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-28%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pest Infestation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Decimate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Collapse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
25%synergy
The Earth Crystal
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
The Ozolith
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Squandered Resources
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Sylvan Library
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
All Will Be One
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Teval's Judgment
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Loading Zone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Spelunking
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Doubling Season
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sphere Grid
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Need for Speed
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Bioengineered Future
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Greater Good
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Destructive Flow
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Wrenn and Six
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Strip Mine
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Field
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Wasteland
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Woodland
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Swarmyard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Vale
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Taiga
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Bayou
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Stomping Ground
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Blood Crypt
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Windswept Heath
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Fabled Passage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Underground Mortuary
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Commercial District
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Raucous Theater
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-31%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Vernal Fen
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Festering Thicket
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-34%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy