The Lunar Whale (Commander)

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Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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MTGStocks
Agna Qel'a
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Flying Dolphin-Fish
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Giant Koi
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud Key
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Starbreach Whale
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Academy Ruins
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Foundry Inspector
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
The Reality Chip
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Thought Monitor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Long-Finned Skywhale
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Silver Myr
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Colossal Whale
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Riddlesmith
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Forager
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Osgood, Operation Double
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Star Whale
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Steelfin Whale
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Phase Dolphin
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Myr Retriever
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Waker of Waves
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Scrap Trawler
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Aethertide Whale
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Pursued Whale
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Phantasmal Image
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
PuPu UFO
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vedalken Archmage
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Killer Whale
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Merchant's Dockhand
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
4%synergy
High Tide
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Machine Over Matter
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Engulf the Shore
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Insidious Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Miscast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtcast
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Relm's Sketching
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mind's Desire
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Polymorph
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Identity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Devastation Tide
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Portent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mystic Forge
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Imposter Mech
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Codex Shredder
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Scroll Rack
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Druidic Satchel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Temporal Anchor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Proteus Staff
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Shard
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Welding Jar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
The Chain Veil
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Regalia
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Efficient Construction
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
16%synergy
One with the Multiverse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Gossip's Talent
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Primordial Mist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Seat of the Synod
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mech Hangar
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Remote Isle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sequestered Stash
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Detection Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion37 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Grotto
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy