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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Northern Air Temple
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Honden of Seeing Winds
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
95%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
95%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
89%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
76%synergy
Ephemerate
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Essence Flux
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Cloudshift
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Momentary Blink
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Sterling Grove
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Farseek
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Displacer Kitten
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Soulherder
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Setessan Champion
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bloom Tender
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Entity Tracker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Destiny Spinner
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Shrine Steward
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Charming Prince
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Yarok, the Desecrated
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Guru Pathik
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flickerwisp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Great Divide Guide
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Flicker of Fate
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Heroic Intervention
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Parting Gust
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scrollshift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Blur
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Planar Incision
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Turn to Mist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Get Lost
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wash Away
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Long Road Home
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Journey
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Splash Portal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Another Round
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Shared Roots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Flicker
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Replenish
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Teleportation Circle
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Airbender Ascension
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Annie Joins Up
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Paradox Haze
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Greater Auramancy
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Doubling Season
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Privileged Position
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Binding
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Skybind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Far Traveler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Island
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Stomping Ground
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sacred Foundry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
The World Tree
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Indatha Triome
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ketria Triome
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Zagoth Triome
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Crypt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Jungle Shrine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Spire Garden
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bayou
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy