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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Airbending Lesson
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bastion of Remembrance
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
72%synergy
Will of the Mardu
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
70%synergy
Infantry Shield
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Grand Crescendo
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
64%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
61%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
70%inclusion30 decks43 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
57%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
54%synergy
Ironwill Forger
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Within Range
60%inclusion26 decks43 decks
51%synergy
Windcrag Siege
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
50%synergy
Goldlust Triad
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Selfless Spirit
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Viscera Seer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Goldnight Commander
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
37%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Teysa Karlov
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
27%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Hardened Tactician
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Legion Warboss
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Shock Brigade
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Agate Instigator
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hammers of Moradin
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Angel of Invention
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Kabira Takedown
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Terminate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Measures
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Hour of Reckoning
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
32%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Blade of Selves
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Divine Visitation
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
49%synergy
Warleader's Call
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
42%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
All-Out Assault
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Legion Loyalty
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Thunder of Unity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Rites
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Inspiring Leader
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
War Effort
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
44%inclusion19 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
72%inclusion31 decks43 decks
41%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
38%synergy
Castle Embereth
37%inclusion16 decks43 decks
33%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Great Arashin City
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion41 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion37 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion25 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion22 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-17%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion43 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion42 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion36 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
81%inclusion35 decks43 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
79%inclusion34 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Nomad Outpost
77%inclusion33 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Battlefield Forge
74%inclusion32 decks43 decks
35%synergy
Caves of Koilos
67%inclusion29 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Heath
65%inclusion28 decks43 decks
45%synergy
Path of Ancestry
63%inclusion27 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Landscape
53%inclusion23 decks43 decks
34%synergy
Godless Shrine
47%inclusion20 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Blood Crypt
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Canyon Slough
40%inclusion17 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Savai Triome
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
-6%synergy
Blazemire Verge
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
-11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Peak
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
6%synergy