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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
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
4.1%inclusion3 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sokka, Swordmaster
3.9%inclusion3 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
96%inclusion238 decks247 decks
85%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
86%inclusion212 decks247 decks
73%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
90%inclusion223 decks247 decks
72%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
81%inclusion200 decks247 decks
70%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
78%inclusion192 decks247 decks
65%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
83%inclusion205 decks247 decks
64%synergy
Open the Armory
78%inclusion192 decks247 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
69%inclusion170 decks247 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion171 decks247 decks
59%synergy
Commander's Plate
62%inclusion154 decks247 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion206 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
73%inclusion180 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion167 decks247 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
65%inclusion161 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
63%inclusion156 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
60%inclusion148 decks247 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
60%inclusion147 decks247 decks
46%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion146 decks247 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
58%inclusion144 decks247 decks
45%synergy
Fighter Class
58%inclusion144 decks247 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion176 decks247 decks
55%synergy
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion119 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion118 decks247 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion86 decks247 decks
27%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion39 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
57%inclusion141 decks247 decks
49%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
54%inclusion133 decks247 decks
47%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
51%inclusion125 decks247 decks
40%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
43%inclusion83 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion98 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
38%inclusion95 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
38%inclusion93 decks247 decks
31%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
37%inclusion92 decks247 decks
32%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion82 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion80 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
30%inclusion74 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Mother of Runes
30%inclusion73 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion70 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion40 decks245 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Bastion Protector
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Shikari
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Kor Blademaster
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Magus of the Moon
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion132 decks247 decks
38%synergy
Wear // Tear
40%inclusion100 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion89 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Dispatch
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion71 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion55 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Inventory Management
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion42 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Palm
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion25 decks245 decks
-1%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.9%inclusion22 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Reprieve
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.5%inclusion21 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Chance for Glory
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.3%inclusion13 decks246 decks
3%synergy
Magnetic Theft
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
21%inclusion53 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
-5%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion18 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Rip Apart
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
58%inclusion143 decks247 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
54%inclusion133 decks247 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
53%inclusion132 decks247 decks
43%synergy
Thran Power Suit
48%inclusion119 decks247 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
47%inclusion117 decks247 decks
38%synergy
Basilisk Collar
44%inclusion108 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
42%inclusion102 decks245 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
41%inclusion77 decks190 decks
31%synergy
Mask of Memory
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
38%inclusion94 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion93 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion85 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion84 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
34%inclusion83 decks247 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Argentum Armor
29%inclusion72 decks247 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion65 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion62 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion60 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
24%inclusion59 decks245 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
23%inclusion45 decks193 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion53 decks242 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion49 decks247 decks
17%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Genji Glove
19%inclusion35 decks181 decks
11%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion45 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
18%inclusion44 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
17%inclusion42 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
14%inclusion34 decks246 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion34 decks247 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
43%inclusion105 decks247 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
41%inclusion102 decks247 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion67 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Spirit Mantle
11%inclusion28 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion26 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.5%inclusion16 decks245 decks
1%synergy
Timely Ward
6.1%inclusion15 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
19%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion136 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
47%inclusion116 decks247 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion110 decks247 decks
35%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
41%inclusion101 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
36%inclusion90 decks247 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Den
36%inclusion88 decks247 decks
23%synergy
Inventors' Fair
34%inclusion85 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Great Furnace
33%inclusion81 decks247 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
31%inclusion76 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion59 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion40 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion31 decks246 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion27 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
-9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion13 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion235 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion183 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
49%inclusion121 decks247 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
44%inclusion109 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Opal
35%inclusion86 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion84 decks247 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion43 decks241 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion35 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion32 decks247 decks
-13%synergy
Paradise Mantle
13%inclusion31 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion241 decks247 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion239 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion228 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
74%inclusion183 decks247 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
69%inclusion170 decks247 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
61%inclusion151 decks247 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion143 decks247 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
55%inclusion137 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
48%inclusion119 decks247 decks
22%synergy
Sundown Pass
42%inclusion104 decks247 decks
7%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion103 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
35%inclusion87 decks247 decks
19%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
28%inclusion68 decks247 decks
25%synergy
Plateau
27%inclusion66 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion63 decks241 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion55 decks246 decks
5%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
-23%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion52 decks247 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion51 decks247 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion50 decks247 decks
-19%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
19%inclusion48 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion46 decks247 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion45 decks247 decks
-21%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion45 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion43 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion41 decks247 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion40 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion38 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion37 decks247 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion36 decks247 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion33 decks247 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion30 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion28 decks246 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion25 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion24 decks247 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.3%inclusion23 decks247 decks
-12%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.9%inclusion22 decks247 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.1%inclusion20 decks247 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion19 decks247 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.9%inclusion17 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion17 decks247 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
6.5%inclusion16 decks247 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion14 decks247 decks
-11%synergy