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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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Honden of Seeing Winds
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
96%synergy
Sanctum of All
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
96%synergy
Go-Shintai of Life's Origin
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Go-Shintai of Shared Purpose
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
Sanctum of Calm Waters
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
87%synergy
The Spirit Oasis
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Southern Air Temple
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Life's Web
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Honden of Infinite Rage
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Sanctum of Fruitful Harvest
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Sanctum of Stone Fangs
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Crescent Island Temple
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Northern Air Temple
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Honden of Cleansing Fire
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Sterling Grove
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Go-Shintai of Ancient Wars
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Kyoshi Island Plaza
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Go-Shintai of Boundless Vigor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Setessan Champion
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Weaver of Harmony
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Destiny Spinner
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Displacer Kitten
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Soulherder
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Doomwake Giant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Guru Pathik
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Noble Hierarch
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shrine Steward
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Herald of the Pantheon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Composer of Spring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Grim Guardian
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ignoble Hierarch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nessian Wanderer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wildsear, Scouring Maw
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bloom Tender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Calix, Guided by Fate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Katilda, Dawnhart Martyr
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Charming Prince
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Cloudshift
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ephemerate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Essence Flux
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Heroic Intervention
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Momentary Blink
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Parting Gust
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Personify
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Blur
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Get Lost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Getaway Glamer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Scrollshift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Energybending
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aang's Journey
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Manse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Resurgent Belief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Explore the Underdark
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Circuitous Route
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Open the Gates
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Search for Glory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Morningtide's Light
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shared Roots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Conjurer's Closet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Panharmonicon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Honden of Night's Reach
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Sanctum of Shattered Heights
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Sanctum of Tranquil Light
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Sphere of Safety
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Teleportation Circle
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Doubling Season
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Annie Joins Up
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Privileged Position
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Greater Auramancy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mirari's Wake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Omen
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Paradox Haze
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Spelunking
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Trace of Abundance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Out of Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Parallel Lives
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Burgeoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sylvan Library
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Far Traveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solitary Confinement
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Baldur's Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Realm of Koh
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Black Gate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maze's End
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thran Portal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Forest
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stomping Ground
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Indatha Triome
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Foundry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ketria Triome
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Zagoth Triome
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Watery Grave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Savannah
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bayou
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cinder Glade
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Badlands
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy