Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Budget Core

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Mike Carrozza
Dec 16, 2025
The Best Graveyard Cards of 2025 for Commander
Graveyard enjoyer and occasional Bolas Mike Carrozza is here to share his picks for the best graveyard-centric Magic cards from 2025.
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Fire Navy Trebuchet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Within Range
92%inclusion97 decks106 decks
82%synergy
Ironwill Forger
83%inclusion88 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Infantry Shield
86%inclusion91 decks106 decks
76%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
75%synergy
Will of the Mardu
85%inclusion90 decks106 decks
74%synergy
Selfless Spirit
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
74%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
81%inclusion87 decks107 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Skullclamp
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
58%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Deadly Dispute
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Divine Visitation
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Grand Crescendo
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Abrade
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
70%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Twilight Drover
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
71%synergy
Sun Titan
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Legion Warboss
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Goldlust Triad
69%inclusion73 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Goldnight Commander
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Ophiomancer
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Angel of Invention
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Mindblade Render
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Aron, Benalia's Ruin
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Bone Devourer
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
54%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Chittering Witch
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
52%synergy
Emeria Angel
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
39%inclusion41 decks105 decks
25%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Beetleback Chief
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Hardened Tactician
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
21%inclusion22 decks105 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Stadium Headliner
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Shock Brigade
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
15%inclusion16 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
14%inclusion15 decks105 decks
12%synergy
Reigning Victor
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Devotee
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Ankle Shanker
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Teysa Karlov
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Bitter Triumph
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-36%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-26%synergy
Frontline Rush
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Measures
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Despark
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Secure the Wastes
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Lingering Souls
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Release the Dogs
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Shadow Summoning
40%inclusion43 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Worthy Cost
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-29%synergy
Salt Road Skirmish
6.7%inclusion7 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Blade of Selves
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
61%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Mardu Monument
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Tocasia's Welcome
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Legion Loyalty
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Commander's Insignia
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Thunder of Unity
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
All-Out Assault
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
16%synergy
War Effort
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Smile at Death
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Castle Embereth
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-24%synergy
Boros Signet
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Mardu Banner
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Nomad Outpost
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Isolated Chapel
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Path of Ancestry
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Shattered Landscape
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Temple of Silence
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Fetid Heath
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Temple of Triumph
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion84 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Canyon Slough
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malice
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-7%synergy