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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dakmor Salvage
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Life from the Loam
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Ramunap Excavator
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
85%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
83%synergy
Putrid Imp
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Entomb
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Noose Constrictor
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Oblivion Crown
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Six
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Deathrite Shaman
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Abrupt Decay
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Golgari Grave-Troll
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
67%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Tutor
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Worldly Tutor
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Mana Vault
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Imperial Seal
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Llanowar Elves
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Opposition Agent
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Elvish Mystic
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Collector Ouphe
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Icetill Explorer
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Lotus Cobra
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Azusa, Lost but Seeking
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Aftermath Analyst
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Joraga Treespeaker
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Wild Mongrel
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Endurance
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Reclaimer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Boreal Druid
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Oracle of Mul Daya
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Skirge Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Tireless Provisioner
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Scute Swarm
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Underrealm Lich
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
World Shaper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Titania, Protector of Argoth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Greenwarden
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Titania, Voice of Gaea
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Loot, Exuberant Explorer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Hermit Druid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Priest of Titania
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Wall of Roots
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Skull Prophet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Thug
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dosan the Falling Leaf
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Springheart Nantuko
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Horizon Explorer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rain of Filth
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Veil of Summer
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Ritual
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Chord of Calling
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Summoner's Pact
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Autumn's Veil
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Realms Uncharted
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Ad Nauseam
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Noxious Revival
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Pact
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Force of Vigor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Darkblast
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Nature's Claim
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Constant Mists
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Fatal Push
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ebony Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Savage Summoning
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Culling Ritual
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Splendid Reclamation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Scapeshift
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Gaea's Blessing
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Edge of Autumn
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Farseek
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Zuran Orb
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Exploration Broodship
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Horn of Greed
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Squandered Resources
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
51%synergy
Exploration
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Wild Growth
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Burgeoning
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Spelunking
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Pernicious Deed
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Grist, the Hunger Tide
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
66%synergy
City of Traitors
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Shifting Woodland
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Pit
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Lake of the Dead
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Strip Mine
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Hickory Woodlot
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Peat Bog
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Barren Moor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Dryad Arbor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Chasm
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Thespian's Stage
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Crystal Vein
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Dark Depths
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Petrified Field
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Deeps
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Argoth, Sanctum of Nature
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Arcane Signet
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-40%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Bayou
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
86%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Misty Rainforest
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Wooded Foothills
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Prismatic Vista
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Underground Mortuary
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-34%synergy
Twilight Mire
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Wood
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Festering Thicket
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wastewood Verge
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-23%synergy