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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
Meteor Sword
1.3%inclusion1 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Glider Staff
1.2%inclusion1 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Master Piandao
0.6%inclusion1 decks175 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.6%inclusion1 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
65%inclusion475 decks730 decks
63%synergy
Colossus Hammer
71%inclusion521 decks730 decks
60%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
68%inclusion496 decks730 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
65%inclusion476 decks730 decks
57%synergy
Thran Power Suit
63%inclusion457 decks730 decks
56%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
66%inclusion482 decks730 decks
54%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
64%inclusion468 decks730 decks
54%synergy
Mask of Memory
61%inclusion446 decks730 decks
53%synergy
Hero's Blade
56%inclusion406 decks730 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
71%inclusion520 decks730 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
66%inclusion482 decks730 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion475 decks730 decks
51%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
65%inclusion472 decks730 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion423 decks730 decks
44%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
58%inclusion420 decks730 decks
50%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
55%inclusion402 decks730 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion385 decks730 decks
-13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
51%inclusion370 decks730 decks
48%synergy
Fireshrieker
49%inclusion360 decks730 decks
46%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
49%inclusion356 decks730 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Puresteel Paladin
48%inclusion351 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Foundry Inspector
48%inclusion349 decks730 decks
38%synergy
Champion of the Flame
47%inclusion346 decks730 decks
45%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
43%inclusion312 decks730 decks
38%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion279 decks730 decks
36%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
38%inclusion275 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
35%inclusion255 decks730 decks
32%synergy
Relic Seeker
35%inclusion254 decks730 decks
33%synergy
Kor Blademaster
34%inclusion248 decks730 decks
33%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
33%inclusion244 decks730 decks
32%synergy
Starnheim Courser
32%inclusion233 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
31%inclusion226 decks730 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
28%inclusion204 decks730 decks
20%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
24%inclusion174 decks730 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion172 decks730 decks
16%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
22%inclusion162 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Rabbit Battery
20%inclusion148 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Brass Squire
18%inclusion135 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Valduk, Keeper of the Flame
18%inclusion133 decks730 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
18%inclusion129 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
17%inclusion103 decks595 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion124 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion105 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
14%inclusion99 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
13%inclusion92 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Gaveleer
11%inclusion81 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
11%inclusion78 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
10%inclusion71 decks695 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion73 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion71 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
10%inclusion29 decks301 decks
4%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
9.2%inclusion67 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion27 decks299 decks
4%synergy
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
8.9%inclusion65 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.9%inclusion26 decks293 decks
6%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.4%inclusion61 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
8.1%inclusion59 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Kemba, Kha Regent
7.8%inclusion57 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Voyager Quickwelder
7.5%inclusion31 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
6.8%inclusion50 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Toll Collector
6.6%inclusion48 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Stone Haven Outfitter
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Jor Kadeen, First Goldwarden
5.9%inclusion43 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Kor Cartographer
5.8%inclusion42 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
-8%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.3%inclusion16 decks301 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.2%inclusion38 decks730 decks
-18%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
37%inclusion268 decks730 decks
-20%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion263 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
34%inclusion250 decks730 decks
27%synergy
Disenchant
31%inclusion227 decks730 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion225 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
31%inclusion223 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion205 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Charm
26%inclusion189 decks730 decks
-23%synergy
Dispatch
24%inclusion176 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion171 decks730 decks
-8%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion128 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
17%inclusion123 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion112 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion104 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion96 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Condemn
11%inclusion83 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Demand Answers
11%inclusion79 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion79 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion46 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Gods Willing
9.2%inclusion67 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Rebel Salvo
8.8%inclusion64 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.4%inclusion61 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.9%inclusion58 decks730 decks
-9%synergy
Master Warcraft
7.9%inclusion58 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.1%inclusion52 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Resolute Strike
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
6%synergy
Unleash Fury
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Shelter
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion18 decks288 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
37%inclusion267 decks730 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion230 decks730 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
28%inclusion207 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion114 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Reckless Handling
15%inclusion107 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
13%inclusion94 decks730 decks
-20%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion82 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion80 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Winds of Rath
11%inclusion78 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Vaults
9.2%inclusion67 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.9%inclusion65 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.8%inclusion64 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.6%inclusion63 decks730 decks
-3%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.4%inclusion38 decks594 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
6.0%inclusion44 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.5%inclusion40 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Cut a Deal
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
5.2%inclusion38 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.1%inclusion37 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Greataxe
49%inclusion355 decks730 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
47%inclusion346 decks730 decks
45%synergy
Explorer's Scope
44%inclusion318 decks730 decks
41%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
41%inclusion296 decks730 decks
36%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
40%inclusion292 decks730 decks
34%synergy
Plate Armor
39%inclusion285 decks730 decks
37%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion283 decks730 decks
34%synergy
Goldvein Pick
38%inclusion275 decks730 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
37%inclusion270 decks730 decks
32%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion259 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Nettlecyst
30%inclusion221 decks730 decks
23%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
30%inclusion219 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
28%inclusion203 decks730 decks
22%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
27%inclusion200 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
26%inclusion189 decks730 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
26%inclusion187 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
25%inclusion184 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
25%inclusion182 decks730 decks
24%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
24%inclusion72 decks299 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion155 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion155 decks730 decks
16%synergy
Short Bow
19%inclusion108 decks575 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Bonesplitter
15%inclusion109 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion105 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Axe
14%inclusion103 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Armory of Iroas
14%inclusion103 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Ring of Valkas
14%inclusion101 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Dueling Rapier
13%inclusion97 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion90 decks730 decks
-16%synergy
Prying Blade
12%inclusion90 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion59 decks483 decks
8%synergy
Brass Knuckles
12%inclusion89 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Vorrac Battlehorns
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
12%synergy
Boots of Speed
12%inclusion87 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
12%inclusion86 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion39 decks346 decks
9%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
11%inclusion82 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Quietus Spike
11%inclusion80 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Bearded Axe
11%inclusion79 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Genji Glove
10%inclusion29 decks281 decks
2%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Batterbone
10%inclusion75 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Cathar's Shield
10%inclusion71 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Chainsaw
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Bone Saw
9.5%inclusion69 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forging the Tyrite Sword
32%inclusion230 decks730 decks
28%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
27%inclusion197 decks730 decks
26%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
27%inclusion194 decks730 decks
23%synergy
Flaming Fist
24%inclusion173 decks730 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Mantle
22%inclusion158 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion156 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
21%inclusion154 decks730 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
18%inclusion134 decks730 decks
17%synergy
Sticky Fingers
17%inclusion121 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
16%inclusion120 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Gift
16%inclusion119 decks730 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
16%inclusion94 decks577 decks
11%synergy
Idolized
10%inclusion76 decks730 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion73 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Dragon Mantle
10%inclusion71 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
9.2%inclusion67 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Fighter Class
7.8%inclusion57 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
7.4%inclusion54 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
7.0%inclusion51 decks730 decks
7%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
-6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.4%inclusion47 decks730 decks
2%synergy
With Great Power...
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.2%inclusion33 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Squee's Embrace
6.0%inclusion44 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Pacifism
5.5%inclusion40 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Tavern Brawler
5.2%inclusion38 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
14%inclusion103 decks730 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion436 decks730 decks
28%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion301 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
41%inclusion299 decks730 decks
23%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion285 decks730 decks
30%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion195 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion96 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
11%inclusion77 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
7.5%inclusion55 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.5%inclusion40 decks730 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.5%inclusion40 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion555 decks730 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion513 decks730 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Signet
53%inclusion385 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
30%inclusion221 decks730 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion217 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion200 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion108 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion108 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion78 decks730 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
7.3%inclusion53 decks730 decks
5%synergy
Boros Locket
6.0%inclusion44 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion41 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion726 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion723 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion569 decks730 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
49%inclusion359 decks730 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
44%inclusion320 decks730 decks
27%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion282 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion254 decks730 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion232 decks730 decks
18%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
32%inclusion230 decks730 decks
-32%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
31%inclusion225 decks730 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Guildgate
28%inclusion204 decks730 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion192 decks730 decks
-29%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion174 decks730 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion128 decks613 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion125 decks730 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion117 decks730 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion113 decks730 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion104 decks730 decks
-26%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion97 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion88 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Stone Quarry
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion88 decks730 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.2%inclusion60 decks730 decks
3%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
7.7%inclusion56 decks730 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion49 decks730 decks
-2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
6.3%inclusion42 decks664 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.3%inclusion39 decks730 decks
3%synergy