Szarel, Genesis Shepherd (Commander) - Expensive +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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Elemental Teachings
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Omashu City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Split
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Exploration
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
69%synergy
The Gitrog Monster
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Ouroboroid
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Zuran Orb
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Scythecat Cub
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Icetill Explorer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Lotus Cobra
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Scute Swarm
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Exploration Broodship
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Field of the Dead
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Worldly Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Chasm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Evolution Witness
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Tannuk, Memorial Ensign
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Horizon Explorer
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Orcish Lumberjack
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Evendo Brushrazer
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mayhem Devil
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Scouring Swarm
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Famished Worldsire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Ob Nixilis, the Fallen
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Omnath, Locus of Rage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mina and Denn, Wildborn
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Baloth Prime
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Wayward Swordtooth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Evolution Sage
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Six
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Springbloom Druid
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Augur of Autumn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hugs, Grisly Guardian
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Jenova, Ancient Calamity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sabotender
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Soul of Windgrace
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Incubation Druid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Constant Mists
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Realms Uncharted
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Tear Asunder
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Entish Restoration
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Abrupt Decay
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Rakdos Charm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Entomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Putrefy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Scapeshift
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Nahiri's Lithoforming
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Farseek
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Worldsoul's Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Reprocess
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Sultai
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Life from the Loam
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-29%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pest Infestation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Decimate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Collapse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
The Earth Crystal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Ozolith
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Great Henge
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Squandered Resources
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
All Will Be One
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Teval's Judgment
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Loading Zone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Branching Evolution
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Scales
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spelunking
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Song of the Dryads
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ride the Shoopuf
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Retreat to Kazandu
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Need for Speed
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sphere Grid
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bioengineered Future
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rites of Flourishing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dwarven Armory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Greater Good
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Destructive Flow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lord Windgrace
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Wrenn and Six
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Strip Mine
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Lotus Field
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Wasteland
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Swarmyard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Vale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ba Sing Se
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Nesting Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Taiga
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Bayou
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Stomping Ground
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Blood Crypt
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Marsh Flats
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Fabled Passage
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Underground Mortuary
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Commercial District
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Vernal Fen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Festering Thicket
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Luxury Suite
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Twilight Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Maestros Theater
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Thornspire Verge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy