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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
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Mana Drain
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Eater of the Dead
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Mindcrank
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Tree of Perdition
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Consuming Aberration
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Ruin Crab
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Fractured Sanity
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Toxic Deluge
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Imperial Seal
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Force of Will
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Mox Diamond
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Charix, the Raging Isle
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Painter's Servant
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Undead Alchemist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
The Mindskinner
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
The Ancient One
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Nighthowler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mortivore
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Crab
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Frost
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shield Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Avatar of Woe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tui and La, Moon and Ocean
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Riddlekeeper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manic Scribe
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Aegis Turtle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Visions of Beyond
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Drown in the Loch
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Force of Negation
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Dark Ritual
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Pact of Negation
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Resculpt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Delay
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Archive Trap
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Shred Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dizzy Spell
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Countersquall
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Reins of Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Perplex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Stifle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Singularity Rupture
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Traumatize
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mind Grind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Cut Your Losses
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mind Sculpt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mind Funeral
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grindstone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Altar of the Brood
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
The Water Crystal
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
21%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bonehoard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Codex Shredder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Intruder Alarm
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Fraying Sanity
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Copy Artifact
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Memory Erosion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Court of Cunning
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Field of Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Creeping Tar Pit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Restless Reef
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Watery Grave
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Morphic Pool
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Underground Sea
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Underground River
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Ruins
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
City of Brass
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Undercity Sewers
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Reflecting Pool
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Tainted Isle
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Darkslick Shores
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fetid Pools
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Treno, Dark City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of Deceit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
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