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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
Landon Crispens
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Bruvac the Grandiloquent
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
82%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
76%synergy
Mana Drain
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
74%synergy
Mindcrank
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Eater of the Dead
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Tree of Perdition
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Consuming Aberration
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Ruin Crab
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Fractured Sanity
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Windfall
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
65%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Painter's Servant
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Undead Alchemist
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
The Mindskinner
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Nighthowler
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
12%synergy
The Ancient One
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Hedron Crab
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Mortivore
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Wall of Frost
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Avatar of Woe
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Shield Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Riddler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Fleet Swallower
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Drown in the Loch
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Visions of Beyond
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Pact of Negation
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Archive Trap
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Stifle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Dizzy Spell
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Shred Memory
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Damnation
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Singularity Rupture
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Traumatize
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Mind Grind
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Funeral
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Increasing Confusion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cut Your Losses
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Timetwister
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Grindstone
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Altar of the Brood
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
35%synergy
The Water Crystal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Bonehoard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Expedition Map
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Lantern of Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Sanity
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Memory Erosion
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Court of Cunning
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Counterbalance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mind Over Matter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Field of Dreams
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Restless Reef
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
46%synergy
Mox Opal
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
60%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion32 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Morphic Pool
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
49%synergy
Underground Sea
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Sunken Ruins
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Undercity Sewers
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Darkslick Shores
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Tainted Isle
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-30%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Pools
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Deceit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
River of Tears
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Treno, Dark City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
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