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Mike Carrozza
Dec 16, 2025
The Best Graveyard Cards of 2025 for Commander
Graveyard enjoyer and occasional Bolas Mike Carrozza is here to share his picks for the best graveyard-centric Magic cards from 2025.
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Twilight Diviner
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Eirdu, Carrier of Dawn
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
2.0%inclusion1 decks49 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Black Market Connections
76%inclusion84 decks111 decks
66%synergy
Children of Korlis
68%inclusion76 decks111 decks
65%synergy
Sylvan Library
77%inclusion85 decks111 decks
64%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
74%inclusion82 decks111 decks
60%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
58%synergy
Dark Confidant
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion88 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Doom Whisperer
60%inclusion67 decks111 decks
56%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
67%inclusion74 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion86 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
66%inclusion73 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
65%inclusion72 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Esper Sentinel
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
59%inclusion65 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Serra Ascendant
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
53%synergy
Lathiel, the Bounteous Dawn
57%inclusion63 decks111 decks
50%synergy
Soul Warden
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Archangel of Thune
55%inclusion61 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Three Visits
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
38%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Essence Warden
51%inclusion57 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Beledros Witherbloom
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Haywire Mite
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
44%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
43%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Priest of Fell Rites
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Soul's Attendant
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Darkstar Augur
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
40%inclusion44 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
36%synergy
Exemplar of Light
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
33%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
16%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion39 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
27%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Rodolf Duskbringer
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Underrealm Lich
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
26%inclusion29 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Karlov of the Ghost Council
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
22%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Selfless Spirit
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Envoy of the Ancestors
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Willowdusk, Essence Seer
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Ouroboroid
16%inclusion10 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Keen Duelist
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Sorin of House Markov
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Prophet
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Colossal Grave-Reaver
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Worldly Tutor
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Abrupt Decay
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Mortality Spear
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Silence
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Hatred
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Grisly Salvage
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-1%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
53%inclusion59 decks111 decks
23%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion42 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Damn
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-24%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
14%inclusion16 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Painful Truths
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
-18%synergy
Stargaze
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Culling Ritual
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Perennation
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Life from the Loam
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Great Henge
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion32 decks111 decks
13%synergy
The Ozolith
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
22%synergy
The Wind Crystal
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Whip of Erebos
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion18 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Birthing Pod
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
7.2%inclusion8 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Skullclamp
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Pact Weapon
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Terrasymbiosis
38%inclusion24 decks64 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion41 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
21%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Unspeakable Symbol
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Convocation
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Cleric Class
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Greed
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Stronghold Arena
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
39%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion62 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
50%inclusion56 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion40 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
30%inclusion33 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-13%synergy
Shifting Woodland
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
9%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
12%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
10%inclusion11 decks111 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion6 decks111 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
33%inclusion37 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
32%inclusion35 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Unity
27%inclusion30 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Compleation
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion15 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion12 decks111 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Overgrown Tomb
97%inclusion108 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Godless Shrine
96%inclusion107 decks111 decks
51%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion104 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion103 decks111 decks
2%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion100 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion99 decks111 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion98 decks111 decks
-8%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion97 decks111 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion94 decks111 decks
48%synergy
Bayou
84%inclusion93 decks111 decks
72%synergy
Savannah
80%inclusion89 decks111 decks
68%synergy
Scrubland
78%inclusion87 decks111 decks
67%synergy
Indatha Triome
71%inclusion79 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion70 decks111 decks
35%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
59%inclusion66 decks111 decks
31%synergy
Brushland
58%inclusion64 decks111 decks
30%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
50%inclusion55 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion53 decks111 decks
40%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion52 decks111 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion51 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion50 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Underground Mortuary
44%inclusion49 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Lush Portico
43%inclusion48 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
42%inclusion47 decks111 decks
37%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
41%inclusion46 decks111 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
32%inclusion36 decks111 decks
26%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
31%inclusion34 decks111 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
28%inclusion31 decks111 decks
-14%synergy
Horizon Canopy
25%inclusion28 decks111 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
18%synergy
Silent Clearing
24%inclusion27 decks111 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion26 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
23%inclusion25 decks111 decks
-22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion24 decks111 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion23 decks111 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion22 decks111 decks
-21%synergy
Wastewood Verge
19%inclusion21 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion20 decks111 decks
11%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-36%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
-6%synergy
Deathcap Glade
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion17 decks111 decks
6%synergy