Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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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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Fire Nation Palace
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Solstice Revelations
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Desperate Ritual
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
61%synergy
Grapeshot
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Overmaster
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Seething Song
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Containment Construct
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Reverberate
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Return the Favor
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Urabrask
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Past in Flames
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Underworld Breach
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Guttersnipe
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
34%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Moon
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Firebrand Archer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Punk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Squee, Goblin Nabob
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Stormsplitter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam Reveler
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Humble Defector
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Invoke Calamity
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Big Score
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Pyroblast
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Demand Answers
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Expedite
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Display of Power
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Twinferno
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Flare of Duplication
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Fury Storm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Crimson Wisps
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Dual Strike
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Might of the Meek
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Fork
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Electrodominance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Needle Drop
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Lava Dart
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Temper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Commune with Lava
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Heat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cast into the Fire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Opera Love Song
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Battle Hymn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Final Fortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Crackle with Power
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Strike It Rich
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Rite of Flame
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Bonus Round
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Crash Through
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Warlord's Fury
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Reckless Impulse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Ancestral Anger
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Shattering Spree
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Finale of Promise
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Highway Robbery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Banefire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Insult // Injury
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Empty the Warrens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Change of Fortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Doublecast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Suplex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Primal Amulet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Twinning Staff
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Gorgon's Head
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bag of Holding
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Endless Atlas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blood Moon
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Braid of Fire
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Artist's Talent
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Powerbalance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Double Vision
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
The Legend of Roku
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Dual Casting
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Count on Luck
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Festival of Embers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Repercussion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sandstone Needle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Caged Sun
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy