Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Score
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Temur Battlecrier
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Brazen Borrower
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Viper
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Questing Druid
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Lore
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Three Visits
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Bloom Tender
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Eternal Witness
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Manamorphose
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Elusive Otter
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Beast Whisperer
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Ledger Shredder
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Uro, Titan of Nature's Wrath
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bramble Familiar
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Marang River Regent
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Animar, Soul of Elements
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Shaman of the Great Hunt
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Etali, Primal Conqueror
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Tempest Hart
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Shrieking Drake
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Stubborn Denial
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Growth Spiral
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Auroral Procession
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Planar Genesis
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Consider
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Entish Restoration
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Call
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Double Major
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gift of the Viper
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mogg Salvage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Full Throttle
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-20%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Stump Stomp
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Seize the Day
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Winternight Stories
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
World at War
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Decimate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Explore
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Regrowth
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Relentless Assault
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wild Ride
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Neoform
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Renewal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Time of Need
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
The Ozolith
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Lucky Clover
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
The Great Henge
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
The Earth Crystal
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Hardened Scales
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Sylvan Library
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bear Umbra
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fae Offering
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Aqueous Form
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Exploration
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonback Assault
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Hydra's Growth
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Strength
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Primeval Bounty
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Elemental Bond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sphere Grid
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Wrenn and Six
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Mistrise Village
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Strip Mine
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Herd Heirloom
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
The Aetherspark
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Gruul Signet
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Island
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stomping Ground
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Breeding Pool
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Ketria Triome
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Rootbound Crag
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Rockfall Vale
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Commercial District
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Willowrush Verge
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Karplusan Forest
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Taiga
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Cinder Glade
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
0%synergy