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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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Fraying Sanity
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
86%synergy
Consuming Aberration
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
85%synergy
Mindcrank
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Thought Collapse
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Jace's Phantasm
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Frost
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Mind Grind
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Ruin Crab
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Fractured Sanity
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Syr Konrad, the Grim
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Psychic Strike
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Fleet Swallower
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Nighthowler
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Eater of the Dead
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
The Mindskinner
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Mortivore
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Lost Thoughts
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Hover Barrier
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Disowned Ancestor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Deceit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Sidisi's Faithful
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Hedron Crab
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Wall
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Manic Scribe
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Guiltfeeder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Tree of Perdition
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Wall of Runes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Fog Bank
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tide Drifter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
The Ancient One
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Pain Seer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Mist
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Air
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Dragon's Eye Savants
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Turtle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Captain N'ghathrod
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Aegis Turtle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Monastery Flock
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Trophy Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Havengul Lich
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Halo Forager
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Drown in the Loch
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Grisly Spectacle
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Didn't Say Please
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Countermand
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Crypt Incursion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Drown in Dreams
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Into the Story
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Careful Consideration
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Go for the Throat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Doom Blade
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Psychic Spiral
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Intellectual Offering
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Expel from Orazca
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Visions of Beyond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Archive Trap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Downfall
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Voyage's End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Memory Plunder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Soul Manipulation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Spinal Embrace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Indulgence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Undermine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Miscalculation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Memory Lapse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Demon's Due
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Quicken
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Remand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Trap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Traumatize
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
56%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Pilfered Plans
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Mind Sculpt
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Whispering Madness
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Mind Funeral
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Extract from Darkness
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Singularity Rupture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Increasing Confusion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fascination
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Eldritch Pact
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Tome Scour
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cut Your Losses
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Dread Summons
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Startled Awake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Aether Gale
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Brainspoil
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Breaking Wave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Espionage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Quasiduplicate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Walk the Plank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Memory Sluice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Strings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Drain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Black Breath
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bonehoard
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Keening Stone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
The Water Crystal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Profane Memento
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Jester's Cap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Altar of the Brood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sentinel Totem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grindstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crook of Condemnation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Altar of Dementia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Codex Shredder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lantern of the Lost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Court of Cunning
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Memory Erosion
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Jace's Erasure
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Intimidation Campaign
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Secrets
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Memory Adept
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Jace Beleren
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Kaito, Dancing Shadow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Jace Reawakened
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Nephalia Drownyard
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dreadship Reef
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Fen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Drownyard Temple
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dust Bowl
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Locket
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-38%synergy
Dimir Cluestone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Star Compass
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Lens
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Keyrune
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-22%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Island
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Deceit
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Dismal Backwater
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
44%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Tainted Isle
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Fetid Pools
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Waterfront District
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Warped Landscape
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Salt Marsh
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Darkslick Shores
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Ice Tunnel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-30%synergy
Grixis Panorama
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
River of Tears
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Morphic Pool
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Soured Springs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
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