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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Honest Work
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Gran-Gran
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cloud Key
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Academy Ruins
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Starbreach Whale
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Forge
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Silver Myr
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
12%synergy
The Reality Chip
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Thought Monitor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Long-Finned Skywhale
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Trinket Mage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Riddlesmith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Colossal Whale
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Osgood, Operation Double
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Star Whale
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Steelfin Whale
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Forager
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Horned Loch-Whale
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Engineer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Phase Dolphin
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Waker of Waves
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Pursued Whale
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Master of Etherium
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Aethertide Whale
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Myr
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
PuPu UFO
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scrap Trawler
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Killer Whale
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Flying Dolphin-Fish
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Snap
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
13%synergy
High Tide
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Whir of Invention
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Machine Over Matter
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Access Denied
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Archmage's Charm
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Brainsurge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Run Away Together
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Engulf the Shore
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Unagi's Spray
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtcast
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
See the Truth
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Portent
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mind's Desire
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Uthros Research Craft
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Codex Shredder
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Imposter Mech
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Scroll Rack
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Unwinding Clock
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Welding Jar
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Druidic Satchel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Brainstone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Reactor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
The Regalia
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Efficient Construction
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
14%synergy
One with the Multiverse
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Gossip's Talent
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Primordial Mist
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Artifice Master
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Seat of the Synod
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Inventors' Fair
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mech Hangar
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Fomori Vault
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Rivendell
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Zhalfirin Void
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Sequestered Stash
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy