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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enter the Avatar State
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.4%inclusion2 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Twin Blades
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion136 decks149 decks
79%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
90%inclusion134 decks149 decks
71%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
89%inclusion132 decks149 decks
70%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
74%inclusion110 decks149 decks
66%synergy
Open the Armory
79%inclusion117 decks149 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
73%inclusion109 decks149 decks
59%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
66%inclusion99 decks149 decks
59%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
72%inclusion107 decks149 decks
59%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion102 decks149 decks
56%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
69%inclusion103 decks149 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
82%inclusion122 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion116 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
72%inclusion108 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion101 decks149 decks
52%synergy
Sword of the Animist
64%inclusion96 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
63%inclusion94 decks149 decks
52%synergy
Basilisk Collar
62%inclusion93 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
61%inclusion91 decks149 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion87 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Thran Power Suit
58%inclusion86 decks149 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion40 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Bruenor Battlehammer
56%inclusion84 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion83 decks149 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
53%inclusion79 decks149 decks
41%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion74 decks149 decks
42%synergy
Lizard Blades
47%inclusion70 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
29%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
32%inclusion47 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Lion Sash
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion42 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
24%inclusion36 decks147 decks
18%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Relic Seeker
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Armory Paladin
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Rabbit Battery
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Champion of the Flame
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Kor Blademaster
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Shikari
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Giver of Runes
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Fervent Champion
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Leonin Abunas
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-18%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion69 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion69 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Dispatch
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion50 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Inventory Management
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion21 decks147 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion16 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Bolt
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
28%inclusion42 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion29 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Day
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Impulse
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
54%inclusion81 decks149 decks
46%synergy
Nettlecyst
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
44%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion72 decks149 decks
38%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion69 decks149 decks
37%synergy
Shadowspear
44%inclusion65 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
41%inclusion61 decks149 decks
35%synergy
Buster Sword
38%inclusion42 decks110 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
29%synergy
Argentum Armor
36%inclusion53 decks149 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
28%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
33%inclusion48 decks147 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
32%inclusion35 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
30%inclusion44 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
29%inclusion43 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
28%inclusion41 decks149 decks
16%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
26%inclusion39 decks149 decks
23%synergy
Leyline Axe
26%inclusion38 decks147 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
25%inclusion37 decks149 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
25%inclusion36 decks145 decks
22%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
24%inclusion36 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion33 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
21%inclusion31 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
19%inclusion28 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion25 decks147 decks
13%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
12%synergy
Quietus Spike
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Greataxe
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Forge Anew
44%inclusion65 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
25%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Idolized
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
14%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Nahiri, the Lithomancer
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
66%inclusion99 decks149 decks
34%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
62%inclusion92 decks149 decks
39%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
52%inclusion77 decks149 decks
33%synergy
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion61 decks149 decks
27%synergy
Axgard Armory
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion37 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Den
23%inclusion35 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
12%synergy
Great Furnace
21%inclusion32 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion20 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion18 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion17 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Needle Spires
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion143 decks149 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion119 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
54%inclusion80 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion76 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
The Irencrag
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
-11%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion18 decks145 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion13 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
6%synergy
Paradise Mantle
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion144 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion142 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion139 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
77%inclusion115 decks149 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
73%inclusion109 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion83 decks149 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion82 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
48%inclusion71 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
40%inclusion59 decks149 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
38%inclusion56 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion55 decks149 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion47 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion46 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
30%inclusion45 decks149 decks
-9%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
25%inclusion37 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion32 decks145 decks
0%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
20%inclusion30 decks149 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion26 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion25 decks149 decks
-12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
16%inclusion24 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion23 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion22 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
14%inclusion21 decks149 decks
-2%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
8%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
13%inclusion20 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion19 decks149 decks
10%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion17 decks149 decks
-5%synergy
Radiant Summit
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion16 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion15 decks149 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.4%inclusion14 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-1%synergy
Plateau
8.1%inclusion12 decks149 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion10 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion9 decks149 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Massif
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Stone Quarry
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion8 decks149 decks
3%synergy