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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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Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Tree of Perdition
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Silent Arbiter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Eater of the Dead
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Nighthowler
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
The Ancient One
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Hedron Crab
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Ruin Crab
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
92%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Consuming Aberration
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
King Macar, the Gold-Cursed
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mortivore
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Undead Alchemist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Fleet Swallower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Dreamborn Muse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Frost
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Soulless Jailer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Shadow Kin
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nemesis of Reason
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Sewer Nemesis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Manic Scribe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Likeness Looter
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Instants
Drown in the Loch
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Visions of Beyond
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Thought Collapse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Didn't Say Please
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-6%synergy
Drown in Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Into the Story
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Sorceries
Mind Grind
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Fractured Sanity
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Singularity Rupture
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Traumatize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mesmeric Orb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
95%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Bonehoard
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Mindcrank
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
The Water Crystal
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
91%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Codex Shredder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Enchantments
Psychic Corrosion
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Propaganda
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Court of Cunning
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Fraying Sanity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Memory Erosion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Perfected Mind
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
81%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rivendell
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Academy Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Restless Reef
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Midnight Clock
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
21%synergy
Misleading Signpost
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
4%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Underground River
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
60%synergy
Island
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
64%synergy
Sunken Hollow
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
68%synergy
Watery Grave
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
53%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Fetid Pools
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Temple of Deceit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Choked Estuary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Sunken Ruins
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
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