Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Optimized

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Adept Watershaper
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
92%inclusion162 decks177 decks
86%synergy
Super State
77%inclusion136 decks177 decks
72%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion135 decks177 decks
71%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
67%inclusion119 decks177 decks
63%synergy
Pyrohemia
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
61%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
60%inclusion107 decks177 decks
55%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
56%inclusion100 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
52%inclusion92 decks177 decks
50%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion127 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion111 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
56%inclusion99 decks177 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
43%synergy
Generous Gift
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion86 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Amy Rose
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Boros Charm
47%inclusion84 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Raiju
46%inclusion81 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
63%inclusion112 decks177 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion100 decks177 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion83 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion83 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion64 decks177 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion48 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask the Hidden
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
38%synergy
Anger
43%inclusion76 decks177 decks
41%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Xorn
41%inclusion72 decks177 decks
40%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
36%synergy
Guardian of Faith
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
34%inclusion61 decks177 decks
33%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Cathar Commando
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Danny Pink
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Academy Manufactor
31%inclusion54 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Errant and Giada
29%inclusion51 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Legion Loyalist
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
21%inclusion38 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Abzan Falconer
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
21%inclusion37 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Selfless Squire
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
18%inclusion31 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
17%inclusion27 decks156 decks
15%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Brazen Borrower
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Fire Magic
45%inclusion79 decks177 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion78 decks177 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion77 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
42%inclusion75 decks177 decks
31%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion67 decks177 decks
34%synergy
Akroma's Will
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion44 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Cinderclasm
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Big Score
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Silence
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Starstorm
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Demand Answers
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion73 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Damning Verdict
37%inclusion66 decks177 decks
35%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion59 decks177 decks
26%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion58 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Wave Goodbye
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Tremor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Amulet of Vigor
36%inclusion63 decks177 decks
35%synergy
The Fire Crystal
35%inclusion62 decks177 decks
32%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
32%inclusion57 decks177 decks
27%synergy
Caltrops
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
25%synergy
The Ozolith
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Weatherlight
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
7%synergy
The Regalia
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
34%inclusion60 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
24%inclusion43 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Aggravated Assault
20%inclusion36 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Mechanized Production
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion30 decks177 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Legion
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mass Hysteria
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Riches
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.3%inclusion13 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Fervor
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Storm the Vault
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.1%inclusion9 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Karn's Bastion
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion33 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion18 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
10%inclusion17 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
9.0%inclusion16 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
7.9%inclusion14 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Den
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion172 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion160 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion85 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion46 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion39 decks177 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
-20%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.5%inclusion15 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.8%inclusion12 decks177 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.2%inclusion11 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion10 decks177 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion174 decks177 decks
6%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
1%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion168 decks177 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion163 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion123 decks177 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
64%inclusion114 decks177 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion109 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Raugrin Triome
58%inclusion103 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion96 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion95 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion94 decks177 decks
25%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion93 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion91 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion89 decks177 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
49%inclusion87 decks177 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Monastery
40%inclusion71 decks177 decks
-19%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion69 decks177 decks
-2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
38%inclusion68 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion56 decks177 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
31%inclusion55 decks177 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion53 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
21%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion52 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Sundown Pass
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
28%inclusion50 decks177 decks
20%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion47 decks177 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion42 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion41 decks177 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion40 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion35 decks177 decks
-20%synergy
Rugged Prairie
19%inclusion34 decks177 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion32 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion29 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion27 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion26 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion25 decks177 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion24 decks177 decks
7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion20 decks177 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion19 decks177 decks
3%synergy