Vaan, Street Thief (Commander) - Core

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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
Burning Curiosity
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lavaleaper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breeches, Eager Pillager
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
86%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
84%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
82%synergy
Robber of the Rich
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Prosperous Bandit
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Port Razer
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
74%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Tin Street Dodger
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Treasure Nabber
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Mezzio Mugger
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Big Score
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
36%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Crimson Caravaneer
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Generous Plunderer
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Brazen Collector
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Prompto Argentum
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Powder Ganger
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Reckless Lackey
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Xorn
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Coastline Marauders
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
42%synergy
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Reckless Pyrosurfer
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Party Thrasher
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Strago and Relm
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Taurean Mauler
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Utvara Scalper
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Crime Novelist
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Nalfeshnee
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Mountaineer
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Fathom Fleet Swordjack
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Guide
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Captivating Crew
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Fleet Commodore
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Captain Ripley Vance
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Wily Goblin
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Smuggler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Tunneler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Storm Fleet Swashbuckler
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Trailblazer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Mine Raider
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Tomb Raider
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Great Train Heist
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
-21%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-12%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Siege Smash
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-19%synergy
Seething Song
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-16%synergy
Sorceries
Ensnared by the Mara
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Sundering Eruption
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Suplex
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
-20%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Impending Flux
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-18%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mob Rule
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Wonder
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Wand
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Key to the City
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Paper
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Rain of Riches
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Sticky Fingers
48%inclusion32 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Share the Spoils
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Triple Triad
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Daring Piracy
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Powerbalance
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Wild Wasteland
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Break Through the Line
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Goblin War Drums
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Count on Luck
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Guild Artisan
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Bedlam
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Access Tunnel
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
57%synergy
War Room
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Castle Embereth
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Mines of Moria
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Secret Tunnel
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
The Gold Saucer
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Karn's Bastion
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Mutavault
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Cursed Mirror
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-17%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Sundering Eruption
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-2%synergy