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Jun 22, 2026
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The Top 10 Most Played Commander Cards in Jumpstart 2022
Jumpstart 2022 brought 51 new cards to Magic. Here are the 10 that actually stuck in Commander.
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Mistcutter Hydra
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Hungering Hydra
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
96%synergy
Mind Spring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Profane Command
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Vastwood Hydra
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
86%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Freed from the Real
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Curse of the Swine
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Steelbane Hydra
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Animist's Awakening
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Unbound Flourishing
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Cultivate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Villainous Wealth
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Kodama's Reach
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Gargos, Vicious Watcher
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Genesis Hydra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Finale of Revelation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Altered Ego
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Corpsejack Menace
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
57%synergy
Voracious Hydra
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Capricopian
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Hydroid Krasis
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Kalonian Hydra
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Lifeblood Hydra
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
The Goose Mother
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Troyan, Gutsy Explorer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Primordial Hydra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Hooded Hydra
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Goldvein Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Nexos
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Protean Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Neverwinter Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Owlin Spiralmancer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Primo, the Unbounded
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kinetic Ooze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Emil, Vastlands Roamer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Kiora's Follower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Incubation Druid
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mossborn Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hydra Omnivore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stumpsquall Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Managorger Hydra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gyre Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Arbor Adherent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Benevolent Hydra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Rats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Maga, Traitor to Mortals
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fertilid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gyre Engineer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ulvenwald Hydra
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vigean Graftmage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crystalline Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Polukranos, Unchained
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Erebos's Intervention
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Syncopate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Icy Blast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Condescend
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Inspiring Call
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Spectral Denial
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Unbury
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Gridlock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Genius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Power Sink
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Clash of Wills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Prishe's Wanderings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diviner's Portent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spell Burst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Even the Score
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nourishing Shoal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mutational Advantage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Biomass Mutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Epiphany at the Drownyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Spasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Grip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sultai Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Anticognition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Broken Ambitions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Slice from the Shadows
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Entish Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Deathsprout
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Test
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Exsanguinate
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Farseek
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mind Grind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Open into Wonder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Revelation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mind into Matter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Gaze of Granite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Pest Infestation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mass Manipulation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Explore
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Vat Emergence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wildest Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Overrun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oversimplify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Damnable Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Eternity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Primal Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dregs of Sorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hurricane
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Tempest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Extract Brain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thirsting Roots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Doppelgang
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Uncage the Menagerie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Migration Path
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Open the Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Body of Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Distorting Wake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spinning Wheel Kick
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dark Salvation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Entrancing Melody
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fractal Harness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Manascape Refractor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rod of Absorption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Domination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Branching Evolution
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Doubling Season
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Retribution of the Ancients
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Hydra's Growth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Scales
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Empathy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Bloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rancor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mana Reflection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Primal Vigor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Colossal Majesty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Abundance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Nissa, Steward of Elements
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kiora, Master of the Depths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Cunning Castaway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Temple of the False God
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lair of the Hydra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coral Atoll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kishla Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Castle Garenbrig
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Jungle Basin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Elementalist's Palette
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Brass Infiniscope
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Golgari Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Opulent Palace
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Sunken Hollow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Myriad Landscape
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Twilight Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Blighted Woodland
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Temple of Deceit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Jungle Hollow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-37%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Foul Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-35%synergy
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