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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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Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
96%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
94%synergy
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Honden of Seeing Winds
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
84%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
83%synergy
Northern Air Temple
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
80%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Calm Waters
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Southern Air Temple
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Honden of Night's Reach
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Setessan Champion
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Soulherder
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Destiny Spinner
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Entity Tracker
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Doomwake Giant
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Vitality
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Mystic
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Guru Pathik
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shrine Steward
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Baboon Spirit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Starnheim Courser
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Cloudshift
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Essence Flux
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Flicker of Fate
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Momentary Blink
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Parting Gust
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Blur
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Planar Incision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Long Road Home
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Turn to Mist
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Remand
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Getaway Glamer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Aang's Journey
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Nature's Lore
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Replenish
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Shared Roots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Explore the Underdark
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Search for Glory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Panharmonicon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Navigation Orb
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Sterling Grove
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Sphere of Safety
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Airbender Ascension
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Teleportation Circle
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Annie Joins Up
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Greater Auramancy
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Prison
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Paradox Haze
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Exploration
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Skybind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Omen
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Solitary Confinement
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Detention Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Spelunking
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Burgeoning
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Trace of Abundance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Far Traveler
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Thran Portal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Baldur's Gate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Timeless Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Island
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Breeding Pool
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Stomping Ground
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Indatha Triome
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
7%synergy
The World Tree
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ketria Triome
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy