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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Lyse Hext
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Papalymo Totolymo
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Murderous Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Claim Jumper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Serra Ascendant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
High Fae Trickster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Roaming Throne
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Voice of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ocelot Pride
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Sygg, River Cutthroat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Krile Baldesion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Baleful Strix
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Innocence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Loyal Warhound
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urza, Lord Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Tataru Taru
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Snuff Out
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
75%synergy
Dismember
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Frantic Search
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Undermine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Void Rend
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dig Through Time
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Press the Enemy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Brainsurge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Radstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inkshield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Unwind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Into the Story
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mortify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ice Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Transpose
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Curtains' Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sorceries
Stock Up
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Toxic Deluge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Treasure Cruise
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Vindicate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Cut a Deal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Risky Shortcut
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Austere Command
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Split Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lórien Revealed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Winternight Stories
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Legions to Ashes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Abzan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Farewell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Exsanguinate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Circle of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Cryptic Coat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Basilisk Collar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Curiosity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Ghastlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Monologue Tax
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Revel in Riches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Smuggler's Share
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glistening Oil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
The Restoration of Eiganjo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Guildless Commons
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Arid Archway
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Sea of Clouds
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Meticulous Archive
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Marsh Flats
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Undercity Sewers
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
90%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Fell the Profane
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
53%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Witch Enchanter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Ondu Inversion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Fetid Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Underground Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Scrubland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy