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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Airbender Ascension
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Monk Gyatso
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
80%inclusion78 decks98 decks
73%synergy
Cloudshift
67%inclusion66 decks98 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Blood
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
54%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion67 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
51%synergy
Children of Korlis
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Tainted Remedy
49%inclusion48 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Teleportation Circle
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
47%synergy
Flicker of Fate
48%inclusion47 decks98 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
62%inclusion61 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion54 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
53%inclusion52 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion51 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
40%synergy
Tree of Perdition
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion46 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion37 decks98 decks
35%synergy
Charming Prince
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Soul Warden
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Platinum Angel
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Flickerwisp
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Astarion, the Decadent
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
21%synergy
Darkstar Augur
24%inclusion24 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Herald of Eternal Dawn
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Keen Duelist
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Attendant
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Blood Celebrant
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Suture Priest
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Plague Drone
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-24%synergy
Claim Jumper
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
The Spot, Living Portal
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Kor Cartographer
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Evra, Halcyon Witness
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Omens
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion43 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion34 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Parting Gust
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Eerie Interlude
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Inkshield
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Getaway Glamer
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
23%synergy
Stinging Study
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
False Cure
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Scrollshift
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Slip On the Ring
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
11%synergy
The Spot's Portal
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Stunning Reversal
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Ghostway
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Semester's End
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Silence
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-16%synergy
Dire Tactics
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Vanishing Verse
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
41%inclusion40 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Damn
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Repay in Kind
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Villainous Wrath
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-6%synergy
Fumigate
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Profane Transfusion
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Another Round
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Reverse the Sands
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Risky Research
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Plague of Vermin
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Extortion
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Revival // Revenge
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Bond of Agony
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Command the Dreadhorde
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Contract
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Pain's Reward
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Killing Wave
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Diresight
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Tainted Sigil
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
31%synergy
Pact Weapon
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
27%synergy
The Wind Crystal
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
14%inclusion14 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Pearl Medallion
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
The Golden Throne
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Soul Conduit
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Parker Luck
36%inclusion35 decks98 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
34%inclusion33 decks98 decks
32%synergy
Exquisite Blood
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Axis of Mortality
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
25%synergy
Wound Reflection
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Greed
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
16%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Lunar Convocation
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Near-Death Experience
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Font of Agonies
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Far Traveler
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Martyrs' Tomb
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Arguel's Blood Fast
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Gideon of the Trials
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion64 decks98 decks
43%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion49 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
23%inclusion23 decks98 decks
-10%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
8%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
15%inclusion15 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Shefet Dunes
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Restless Fortress
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Guildless Commons
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion91 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion87 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
77%inclusion75 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion68 decks98 decks
55%synergy
Orzhov Signet
56%inclusion55 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion38 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion26 decks98 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion21 decks98 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion16 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Marble Diamond
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion94 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion88 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
86%inclusion84 decks98 decks
29%synergy
Isolated Chapel
71%inclusion70 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
63%inclusion62 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion60 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
58%inclusion57 decks98 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
51%inclusion50 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
46%inclusion45 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
45%inclusion44 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion41 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion39 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
32%inclusion31 decks98 decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Mire
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion30 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion29 decks98 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
29%inclusion28 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Silent Clearing
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion27 decks98 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
26%inclusion25 decks98 decks
1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
20%inclusion20 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
18%inclusion18 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion17 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
12%synergy
Forlorn Flats
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Neglected Manor
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
-3%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
11%inclusion11 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Snowfield Sinkhole
10%inclusion10 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Glasswing Grace
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion8 decks98 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-1%synergy
Starting Town
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
4%synergy