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
Cloud Key
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Foundry Inspector
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion34 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Forge
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion38 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Silver Myr
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
25%synergy
High Tide
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Thought Monitor
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
27%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Starbreach Whale
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Trinket Mage
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Riddlesmith
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Colossal Whale
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Long-Finned Skywhale
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Osgood, Operation Double
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Memnite
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Steelfin Whale
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mockingbird
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Star Whale
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Ethereal Forager
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Phase Dolphin
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Waker of Waves
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Aethertide Whale
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Pursued Whale
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Flying Dolphin-Fish
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Mu Yanling, Wind Rider
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Killer Whale
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Fblthp, Lost on the Range
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Negate
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion19 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Whir of Invention
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Machine Over Matter
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Run Away Together
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Cancel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Engulf the Shore
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Brain Freeze
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Foil
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Cryptic Command
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Annul
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Thoughtcast
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Spectral Deluge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
See the Truth
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Portent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Sleight of Hand
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Timetwister
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Reshape
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Mind's Desire
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Codex Shredder
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Bauble
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Welding Jar
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-17%synergy
Voltaic Key
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Druidic Satchel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Banner of Kinship
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Brainstone
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Pendant
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Ball
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Cryogen Relic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Insight Engine
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
One with the Multiverse
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard Class
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Witness Protection
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Gossip's Talent
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Primordial Mist
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Mech Hangar
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Tolaria West
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Remote Isle
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Sequestered Stash
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion30 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Star
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion67 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy