Sami, Wildcat Captain (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Omni-Cheese Pizza
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ancient Den
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Great Furnace
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Forge
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Big Score
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Treasure Vault
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Brass's Bounty
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
The Endstone
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Commune with Lava
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Wake the Past
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Zenith Festival
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Iron Myr
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Meteor Golem
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Sandstone Oracle
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Palladium Myr
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Shimmer Myr
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Gold Myr
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ancestral Statue
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Foundry Inspector
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bronze Guardian
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Triplicate Titan
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sami, Ship's Engineer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Marketback Walker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Hangarback Walker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kozilek, the Great Distortion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Digsite Engineer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Artisan of Kozilek
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Colossus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Quicksmith Genius
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Myr Retriever
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Academy Manufactor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bygone Colossus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Shepherd
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kavaron Turbodrone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Slagdrill Scrapper
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Stone Idol
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Myr Convert
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Steel Hellkite
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Red Tiger Mechan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rust Harvester
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Luxknight Breacher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-31%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Drill Too Deep
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Eject
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Comet Storm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Solstice Revelations
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Invasive Maneuvers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Seize Opportunity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Lithobraking
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Strike
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fall of the Titans
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scour from Existence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flick a Coin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mandate of Peace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Focus Fire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Spoils
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Apex of Power
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Organic Extinction
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Hell to Pay
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Ignite the Future
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Handling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Reckless Impulse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Snort
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Systems Override
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Season of the Bold
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ecstatic Beauty
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Light Up the Stage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Delete
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Act on Impulse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Banefire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
United Battlefront
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Raid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Devil's Play
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Beyond the Quiet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Momo's Heist
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Memorial Vault
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sculpting Steel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Pinnacle Kill-Ship
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Spine of Ish Sah
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Instant Ramen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Celestial Armor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lembas
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The Seriema
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Extinguisher Battleship
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Melded Moxite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Rescue Skiff
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ingenuity Engine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wedgelight Rammer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Galvanizing Sawship
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Lumen-Class Frigate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Auxiliary Boosters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nettlecyst
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sleeper Dart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Moonsilver Key
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Elsewhere Flask
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Prized Statue
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clown Car
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Vial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Debris Field Crusher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Collector's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Implement of Combustion
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hot Dog Cart
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thaumaton Torpedo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Spare Supplies
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mind's Eye
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Forsaken Monument
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Vecna
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chainsaw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Chimeric Mass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Echoes of Eternity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Return the Past
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Tempered Steel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hardlight Containment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Karn, Living Legacy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Buried Ruin
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Starforge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Kavaron, Memorial World
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Boros Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Lotus
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Hedron Archive
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Coveted Jewel
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Prophetic Prism
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Mirror
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Energy Refractor
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Coalition Relic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Marble Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Solar Transformer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Boros Cluestone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Boros Keyrune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Guild Globe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Golden Egg
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Irencrag
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Network Terminal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Orazca Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Star Compass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Battlefield Forge
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Power Depot
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Radiant Summit
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Scene of the Crime
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Sacred Foundry
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Glittering Massif
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Wastes
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Command Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stone Quarry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy