Kotis, the Fangkeeper (Commander) - Budget Core

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Aquitect's Defenses
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Glister Bairn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Oko, Lorwyn Liege
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dream Harvest
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Snakeskin Veil
64%inclusion59 decks92 decks
59%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
44%synergy
Fireshrieker
43%inclusion40 decks92 decks
39%synergy
Wingspan Stride
37%inclusion34 decks92 decks
35%synergy
Season of Growth
36%inclusion33 decks92 decks
34%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
35%inclusion32 decks92 decks
31%synergy
Rancor
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Audacity
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
51%inclusion47 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion35 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
-13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion30 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Aether Tunnel
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
28%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Invigorate
29%inclusion27 decks92 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Gonti, Night Minister
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Gemrazer
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Champion of Dusan
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Dirge Bat
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Mindleecher
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Sultai Devotee
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Chittering Harvester
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Host of the Hereafter
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Cavern Whisperer
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sage of the Fang
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Trumpeting Gnarr
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Feral Deathgorger
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Hemophage
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Archipelagore
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Sagu Pummeler
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Assistant
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Agent of Kotis
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Trygon Predator
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Lasyd Prowler
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lotuslight Dancers
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Sniper
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Parcelbeast
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Sagu Wildling
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Warden of the Grove
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Stalwart Successor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Hunter's Insight
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Giant Growth
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Putrefy
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
21%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Blossoming Defense
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Royal Treatment
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Decisive Denial
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Gift of the Viper
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Groundswell
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sultai Charm
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Planar Genesis
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Titanic Growth
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Trash the Town
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Magic Damper
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball Shot
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Tear Asunder
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Become Immense
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-27%synergy
Refute
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Bestow Greatness
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Run Away Together
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Quandrix Command
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Fanatical Strength
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Octopus Form
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtweft Charge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Massive Might
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
-15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Explore
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Decree of Pain
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Tempest
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Bushwhack
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Synchronized Charge
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Final Act
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Lie in Wait
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Villainous Wealth
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Distortion Strike
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Death Begets Life
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Roamer's Routine
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Edge of Autumn
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mythos of Brokkos
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-17%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Broken Bond
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Eagle Vision
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Scale Up
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Primal Might
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Larger Than Life
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
24%inclusion22 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Hot Soup
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Riddles
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Civic Saber
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sultai Monument
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Barbed Bloodletter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Cobbled Wings
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Bow
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Saddle of the Cavalier
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Security Bypass
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
27%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
27%inclusion25 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Fertile Ground
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
23%synergy
Indomitable Might
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Fae Flight
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
16%synergy
Raised by Giants
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Embrace
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
17%synergy
Shielding Plax
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Curious Obsession
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
14%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Lion Umbra
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Ordeal of Nylea
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Rune of Might
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Flight
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Strength
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Thirst
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Cloak of Mists
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Giant Inheritance
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Invisibility
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Font of Fertility
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Witness Protection
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Colossification
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Binding the Old Gods
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Setessan Training
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Lofty Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Forced Adaptation
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Sultai Runemark
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Predatory Hunger
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Primal Empathy
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Glacierwood Siege
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Vow of Wildness
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Hydra's Growth
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Sixth Sense
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
One With the Wind
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mark of the Vampire
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Control Magic
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion37 decks92 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-1%synergy
Kishla Village
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion53 decks92 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
-30%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion19 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
18%inclusion17 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Signet
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Sultai Banner
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion92 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Island
99%inclusion91 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
72%inclusion66 decks92 decks
-19%synergy
Opulent Palace
67%inclusion62 decks92 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion48 decks92 decks
25%synergy
Jungle Hollow
50%inclusion46 decks92 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion42 decks92 decks
-10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
45%inclusion41 decks92 decks
38%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
42%inclusion39 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Dismal Backwater
41%inclusion38 decks92 decks
36%synergy
Sunken Hollow
30%inclusion28 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion24 decks92 decks
-20%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
23%inclusion21 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
17%inclusion16 decks92 decks
-28%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Viridescent Bog
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Simic Guildgate
16%inclusion15 decks92 decks
11%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Choked Estuary
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion14 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Grove
14%inclusion13 decks92 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-3%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Wood
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-22%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Moor
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Twilight Mire
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
0%synergy
Haunted Mire
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Strangled Cemetery
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Lush Oasis
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Waterfront District
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
6%synergy