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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kinscaer Sentry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grand Crescendo
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
75%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Divine Visitation
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
73%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Skullclamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Dispute
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Will of the Mardu
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Infantry Shield
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Within Range
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Selfless Spirit
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Goldlust Triad
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Mardu Siegebreaker
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Ophiomancer
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Ironwill Forger
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Legion Warboss
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Goldnight Commander
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Teysa Karlov
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Angel of Invention
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Twilight Drover
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Stadium Headliner
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Chittering Witch
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Courage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Corpse Knight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hammers of Moradin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rose Room Treasurer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bone Devourer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Crackling Doom
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Overkill
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Final Payment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Vengeance
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Worthy Cost
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Martial Coup
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Indulge // Excess
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Shadow Summoning
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Blade of Selves
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Impact Tremors
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
33%synergy
All-Out Assault
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Reconnaissance
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Warleader's Call
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Legion Loyalty
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
War Effort
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Legion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Thunder of Unity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Insignia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Breath of Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Castle Embereth
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Isolated Chapel
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Caves of Koilos
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Battlefield Forge
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Nomad Outpost
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fetid Heath
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Shattered Landscape
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Canyon Slough
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Temple of Triumph
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Silence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Field
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Peak
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Ridge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Desolate Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Scoured Barrens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy