Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Joshua Rosfield (Commander) - Artifacts

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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Master Piandao
1.6%inclusion1 decks64 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion170 decks187 decks
79%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
85%inclusion159 decks187 decks
67%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
73%inclusion136 decks187 decks
60%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
66%inclusion123 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion144 decks187 decks
58%synergy
Open the Armory
72%inclusion134 decks187 decks
57%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
63%inclusion118 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion122 decks187 decks
52%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion119 decks187 decks
50%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
57%inclusion106 decks187 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion145 decks187 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion139 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion121 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
59%inclusion111 decks187 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion109 decks187 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion105 decks187 decks
49%synergy
Boros Charm
56%inclusion104 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Animist
55%inclusion102 decks187 decks
36%synergy
Thran Power Suit
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
46%synergy
All That Glitters
53%inclusion99 decks187 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
42%inclusion78 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion35 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
48%inclusion90 decks187 decks
38%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
46%inclusion86 decks187 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion79 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion79 decks187 decks
30%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
33%inclusion61 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Lizard Blades
30%inclusion56 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Grand Abolisher
28%inclusion52 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
27%inclusion50 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion37 decks161 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
22%inclusion42 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
20%inclusion38 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
14%inclusion13 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
10%inclusion10 decks96 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Starnheim Courser
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Champion of the Flame
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Freya Crescent
8.3%inclusion8 decks96 decks
3%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Goblin Welder
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
45%inclusion84 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion73 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
38%inclusion71 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion44 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
10%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Disenchant
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Silence
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.2%inclusion13 decks141 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Vaults
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Handling
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.6%inclusion9 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion97 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion96 decks187 decks
42%synergy
Basilisk Collar
48%inclusion90 decks187 decks
34%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion89 decks187 decks
41%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion85 decks187 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion83 decks187 decks
38%synergy
Mask of Memory
42%inclusion78 decks187 decks
34%synergy
Nettlecyst
40%inclusion75 decks187 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion65 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion56 decks162 decks
28%synergy
Buster Sword
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
33%inclusion32 decks96 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
33%inclusion62 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
32%inclusion60 decks187 decks
27%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
30%inclusion57 decks187 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion52 decks187 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion51 decks187 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
26%inclusion49 decks187 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion46 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
22%inclusion41 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
22%inclusion35 decks162 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
19%inclusion34 decks175 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
18%inclusion29 decks161 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion33 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Genji Glove
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Stars
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Greataxe
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
13%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion25 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
48%inclusion89 decks187 decks
36%synergy
Forge Anew
41%inclusion77 decks187 decks
30%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion47 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Timely Ward
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion13 decks184 decks
-2%synergy
Blood Moon
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
57%inclusion107 decks187 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
43%inclusion81 decks187 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
42%inclusion78 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion68 decks187 decks
18%synergy
Axgard Armory
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion63 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion62 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
19%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion39 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
19%inclusion36 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion21 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion18 decks162 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
War Room
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion172 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion144 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion79 decks187 decks
-10%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion72 decks187 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion55 decks187 decks
25%synergy
The Aetherspark
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
-6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
5%synergy
The Irencrag
6.4%inclusion12 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion10 decks187 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion181 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion179 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion166 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion124 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion104 decks187 decks
-8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion101 decks187 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion94 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
49%inclusion91 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion81 decks187 decks
15%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion69 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion66 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion64 decks187 decks
-5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
32%inclusion59 decks187 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
28%inclusion53 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion52 decks187 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
23%inclusion43 decks187 decks
20%synergy
Legion Leadership
23%inclusion37 decks163 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion34 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
17%inclusion31 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
16%inclusion29 decks176 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
16%inclusion30 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
16%inclusion29 decks187 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion27 decks187 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion24 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
12%inclusion23 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion20 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion19 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion16 decks187 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion14 decks187 decks
-9%synergy
Opal Palace
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.9%inclusion11 decks187 decks
1%synergy