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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
3.7%inclusion5 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.5%inclusion7 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.1%inclusion3 decks145 decks
1%synergy
Meteor Sword
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.5%inclusion2 decks130 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
94%inclusion548 decks584 decks
82%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion520 decks584 decks
71%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
89%inclusion522 decks584 decks
70%synergy
Open the Armory
77%inclusion452 decks584 decks
63%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
70%inclusion406 decks584 decks
62%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
72%inclusion419 decks584 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion422 decks584 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion424 decks584 decks
59%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
71%inclusion414 decks584 decks
58%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
60%inclusion348 decks584 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion481 decks584 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion456 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
70%inclusion406 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Animist
67%inclusion393 decks584 decks
49%synergy
Sunforger
65%inclusion380 decks584 decks
49%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
62%inclusion362 decks584 decks
51%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
62%inclusion361 decks584 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion354 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Fighter Class
59%inclusion343 decks584 decks
47%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
58%inclusion339 decks584 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion168 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion155 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion117 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion83 decks584 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion61 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
6.3%inclusion37 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
55%inclusion320 decks584 decks
44%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
48%inclusion278 decks584 decks
40%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion277 decks584 decks
35%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
44%inclusion258 decks584 decks
39%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion219 decks584 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
37%inclusion215 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
35%inclusion207 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
35%inclusion204 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion197 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
32%inclusion138 decks432 decks
24%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion171 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
24%inclusion139 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Lion Sash
23%inclusion135 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
23%inclusion133 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
22%inclusion130 decks580 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion110 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
19%inclusion109 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion106 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
17%inclusion102 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion102 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Foundry Inspector
16%inclusion94 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
16%inclusion94 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Relic Seeker
15%inclusion88 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
15%inclusion85 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion82 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
13%inclusion57 decks432 decks
8%synergy
Champion of the Flame
13%inclusion76 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion69 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Shikari
11%inclusion66 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
11%inclusion63 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Freya Crescent
10%inclusion41 decks428 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion53 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
8.6%inclusion37 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Brass Squire
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion49 decks580 decks
-4%synergy
Kor Blademaster
8.4%inclusion49 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Armory Paladin
8.2%inclusion48 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.2%inclusion48 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Abunas
8.2%inclusion48 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.0%inclusion47 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.9%inclusion46 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.9%inclusion34 decks432 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.4%inclusion43 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
7.0%inclusion41 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Engineer
6.0%inclusion35 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
5.8%inclusion34 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.7%inclusion33 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftblade Vindicator
5.7%inclusion33 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
45%inclusion262 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
43%inclusion252 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Dispatch
39%inclusion226 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion189 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion158 decks580 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
26%inclusion150 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion140 decks584 decks
9%synergy
Inventory Management
19%inclusion111 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
17%inclusion99 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion92 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion81 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Loran's Escape
14%inclusion81 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion72 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion67 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion65 decks579 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion63 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion61 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion57 decks580 decks
-1%synergy
Reprieve
8.4%inclusion49 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
8.2%inclusion48 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Dawn Charm
7.0%inclusion41 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion40 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.8%inclusion40 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.8%inclusion34 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion33 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.1%inclusion30 decks583 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion30 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.0%inclusion29 decks580 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion177 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
30%inclusion177 decks584 decks
27%synergy
Single Combat
21%inclusion121 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion114 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion68 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion56 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion55 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion42 decks580 decks
2%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.3%inclusion37 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion35 decks580 decks
2%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.0%inclusion35 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Rip Apart
5.5%inclusion32 decks584 decks
-8%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.1%inclusion30 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
54%inclusion316 decks584 decks
40%synergy
Thran Power Suit
54%inclusion314 decks584 decks
47%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion298 decks584 decks
41%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
51%inclusion296 decks584 decks
41%synergy
Mask of Memory
49%inclusion289 decks584 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Plate
48%inclusion280 decks584 decks
42%synergy
Nettlecyst
47%inclusion276 decks584 decks
40%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion256 decks584 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion240 decks584 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion165 decks421 decks
30%synergy
Argentum Armor
39%inclusion228 decks584 decks
34%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
38%inclusion221 decks584 decks
30%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
35%inclusion204 decks584 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
34%inclusion199 decks580 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion199 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
32%inclusion185 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
30%inclusion177 decks584 decks
24%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
28%inclusion165 decks584 decks
26%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion163 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
26%inclusion152 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion152 decks584 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
26%inclusion111 decks430 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion150 decks584 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
24%inclusion140 decks584 decks
20%synergy
Genji Glove
23%inclusion94 decks402 decks
15%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion125 decks567 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion125 decks574 decks
17%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
21%inclusion124 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion120 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion120 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Robe of Stars
20%inclusion117 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion116 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion112 decks580 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
18%inclusion103 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
18%inclusion103 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
17%inclusion101 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion101 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
17%inclusion98 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
17%inclusion97 decks583 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion97 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
16%inclusion67 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
16%inclusion94 decks584 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion90 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion89 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
15%inclusion86 decks574 decks
11%synergy
Embercleave
15%inclusion86 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
15%inclusion85 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion84 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion79 decks580 decks
7%synergy
Ogre's Cleaver
13%inclusion74 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
51%inclusion296 decks584 decks
42%synergy
Forge Anew
47%inclusion273 decks584 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion159 decks584 decks
22%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
19%inclusion113 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion84 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion83 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion61 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion53 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Idolized
8.7%inclusion51 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.5%inclusion49 decks579 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.2%inclusion36 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion35 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
15%inclusion89 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
15%inclusion89 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion373 decks584 decks
32%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
54%inclusion317 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
47%inclusion272 decks584 decks
28%synergy
Buried Ruin
44%inclusion259 decks584 decks
30%synergy
Axgard Armory
39%inclusion226 decks584 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Den
29%inclusion167 decks584 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion163 decks584 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion158 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion139 decks584 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion88 decks580 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion88 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
11%inclusion66 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
11%inclusion64 decks584 decks
3%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion62 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion58 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.3%inclusion54 decks580 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion54 decks584 decks
-10%synergy
Needle Spires
8.7%inclusion51 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion49 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.2%inclusion48 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.4%inclusion43 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion38 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion34 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.7%inclusion33 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.3%inclusion23 decks430 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion545 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion445 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion300 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
47%inclusion275 decks584 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion126 decks584 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion109 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion92 decks584 decks
-9%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion79 decks567 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion71 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion57 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.9%inclusion52 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.4%inclusion43 decks584 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.5%inclusion32 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion570 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion565 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion545 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
67%inclusion389 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion384 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion318 decks584 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
52%inclusion303 decks584 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
48%inclusion280 decks584 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion228 decks584 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion228 decks584 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion216 decks584 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
35%inclusion206 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
34%inclusion196 decks584 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion158 decks580 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion157 decks584 decks
-12%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion127 decks584 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
21%inclusion121 decks584 decks
18%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
19%inclusion110 decks567 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion110 decks584 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion104 decks584 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion102 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion99 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion92 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion88 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion83 decks584 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion82 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion80 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion76 decks584 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion74 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
12%inclusion70 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion60 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion59 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.2%inclusion54 decks584 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.9%inclusion52 decks584 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.6%inclusion50 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.4%inclusion49 decks580 decks
-4%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.2%inclusion27 decks330 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.9%inclusion46 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion44 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.2%inclusion42 decks580 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.2%inclusion42 decks584 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.7%inclusion39 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.7%inclusion39 decks584 decks
1%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.3%inclusion37 decks584 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.5%inclusion32 decks584 decks
-6%synergy