Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Expensive 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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Wistfulness
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Jori En, Ruin Diver
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Brazen Borrower
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
53%synergy
Questing Druid
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Scalding Viper
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Stubborn Denial
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Ledger Shredder
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Three Visits
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Heroic Intervention
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Marang River Regent
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Bloom Tender
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Elusive Otter
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Tlincalli Hunter
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Bramble Familiar
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Beanstalk Wurm
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Mightform Harmonizer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Shrieking Drake
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Lovestruck Beast
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Outcaster Trailblazer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sagu Wildling
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bloomvine Regent
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Surrak, Elusive Hunter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Edgewall Innkeeper
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Manamorphose
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Auroral Procession
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Planar Genesis
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Temur Charm
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Opt
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Consider
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Gift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Entish Restoration
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Strength of Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
This Town Ain't Big Enough
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Unholy Heat
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Shore Up
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Gift of the Viper
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Full Throttle
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Seize the Day
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Winternight Stories
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Bushwhack
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Baral's Expertise
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Open the Way
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Wild Ride
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
World at War
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Animist's Might
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shared Roots
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Consuming Tide
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Contest of Claws
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Last Night Together
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Abundant Harvest
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Traverse the Ulvenwald
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Dragonfire Blade
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Basilisk Collar
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Lucky Clover
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
The Ozolith
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Great Henge
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Frostcliff Siege
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Hardened Scales
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fae Offering
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Combat Research
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Project
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Aqueous Form
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Roar of Endless Song
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Bear Umbra
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Branching Evolution
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dragonback Assault
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hadana's Climb
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Keen Sense
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Loading Zone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Meltstrider's Resolve
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mark of Fury
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-25%synergy
Herd Heirloom
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Island
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Ketria Triome
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Scalding Tarn
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Spire Garden
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Hedge Maze
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Rockfall Vale
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Willowrush Verge
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rootbound Crag
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Commercial District
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Thornspire Verge
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Karplusan Forest
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Taiga
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Tropical Island
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Stump Stomp
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy