Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Core

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Goliath Daydreamer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scuzzback Scrounger
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
77%inclusion256 decks331 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion250 decks331 decks
61%synergy
Grapeshot
60%inclusion199 decks331 decks
52%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
55%inclusion182 decks331 decks
52%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
53%inclusion175 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
64%inclusion211 decks331 decks
47%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
48%inclusion159 decks331 decks
45%synergy
Reverberate
55%inclusion181 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Containment Construct
46%inclusion151 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion160 decks331 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Faithless Looting
67%inclusion223 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion222 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion220 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
65%inclusion216 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
61%inclusion201 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
57%inclusion190 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
56%inclusion185 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion180 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Return the Favor
53%inclusion176 decks331 decks
34%synergy
Demand Answers
52%inclusion172 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion154 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
47%inclusion155 decks331 decks
29%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion147 decks331 decks
37%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
42%inclusion140 decks331 decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
38%inclusion125 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Field
37%inclusion123 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Firebrand Archer
35%inclusion116 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Coruscation Mage
34%inclusion97 decks284 decks
28%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
34%inclusion113 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion111 decks331 decks
24%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion101 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion90 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion89 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
25%inclusion84 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
25%inclusion82 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion71 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion69 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Firebending Student
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion55 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
11%inclusion23 decks215 decks
8%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion28 decks279 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion21 decks217 decks
-2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Party Thrasher
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Iron Myr
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.7%inclusion19 decks284 decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Backdraft Hellkite
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
5.4%inclusion18 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Big Score
47%inclusion157 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion147 decks331 decks
35%synergy
Desperate Ritual
44%inclusion145 decks331 decks
32%synergy
Twinferno
42%inclusion140 decks331 decks
39%synergy
Flare of Duplication
42%inclusion139 decks331 decks
32%synergy
Bolt Bend
38%inclusion127 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion126 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Display of Power
38%inclusion125 decks331 decks
35%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion113 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
31%inclusion104 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Electrodominance
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Temper
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
26%synergy
Shock
27%inclusion90 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Dual Strike
26%inclusion87 decks331 decks
25%synergy
Wild Ricochet
26%inclusion86 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
25%inclusion62 decks252 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
24%inclusion81 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Reiterate
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
22%inclusion73 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
21%inclusion68 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion59 decks326 decks
17%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Fists of Flame
16%inclusion54 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Crimson Wisps
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
15%inclusion50 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion41 decks297 decks
9%synergy
Fury Storm
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
14%inclusion45 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion37 decks276 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Lava Dart
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
-10%synergy
Siege Smash
12%inclusion38 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Needle Drop
11%inclusion35 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
6%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Electric Revelation
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-18%synergy
Commune with Lava
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Past in Flames
46%inclusion153 decks331 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion149 decks331 decks
-8%synergy
Overmaster
44%inclusion146 decks331 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion131 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
37%inclusion123 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Crackle with Power
35%inclusion117 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Light Up the Stage
35%inclusion116 decks331 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion71 decks252 decks
20%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
27%inclusion91 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion87 decks331 decks
20%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion55 decks214 decks
19%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
24%inclusion79 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Highway Robbery
24%inclusion79 decks331 decks
21%synergy
Renegade Tactics
24%inclusion78 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion71 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
13%synergy
Warlord's Fury
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
20%inclusion67 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Doublecast
19%inclusion64 decks331 decks
19%synergy
Change of Fortune
19%inclusion64 decks331 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Elemental Eruption
18%inclusion58 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Bonus Round
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
15%synergy
Tormenting Voice
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Promise
16%inclusion52 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion43 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Rousing Refrain
12%inclusion41 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Chain Lightning
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
12%inclusion40 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Ignite the Future
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Empty the Warrens
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Ancestral Anger
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Magmatic Insight
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Rile
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Mark
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Apex of Power
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.8%inclusion29 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
8.2%inclusion27 decks331 decks
2%synergy
End the Festivities
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
39%inclusion129 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion111 decks331 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion89 decks331 decks
-7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion55 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion44 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
12%inclusion39 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Gorgon's Head
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-17%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Arcane Bombardment
33%inclusion109 decks331 decks
31%synergy
Double Vision
30%inclusion100 decks331 decks
28%synergy
Braid of Fire
27%inclusion89 decks331 decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
25%inclusion83 decks331 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
24%inclusion70 decks287 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion66 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Courage
15%inclusion49 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion24 decks214 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
11%inclusion37 decks331 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
10%inclusion34 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion33 decks331 decks
10%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion24 decks252 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Return the Past
9.1%inclusion30 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.9%inclusion23 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Festival of Embers
6.5%inclusion18 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion63 decks331 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion61 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
2%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.0%inclusion20 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
28%inclusion94 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion70 decks331 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion16 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion48 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
14%inclusion47 decks331 decks
-9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion38 decks331 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion37 decks326 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion36 decks331 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
5%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-13%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
5.1%inclusion17 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion246 decks331 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion206 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
36%inclusion119 decks331 decks
30%synergy
Fire Diamond
34%inclusion114 decks331 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion105 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion69 decks331 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion65 decks331 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion57 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion31 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
7.9%inclusion26 decks331 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.6%inclusion25 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion24 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion22 decks331 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
6.3%inclusion21 decks331 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion316 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion154 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion87 decks331 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion71 decks331 decks
10%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion60 decks331 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion51 decks331 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion28 decks331 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion19 decks331 decks
0%synergy