Sonic the Hedgehog (Commander) - Expensive +1/+1 Counters

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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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Rhys, the Evermore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Knuckles the Echidna
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
92%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
81%synergy
Pyrohemia
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
76%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Super State
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
61%synergy
Fire Magic
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Generous Gift
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Professional Face-Breaker
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Thundering Raiju
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Guardian of Faith
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Danny Pink
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Amy Rose
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Cathar Commando
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Screaming Nemesis
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Xorn
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Anger
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Aven Interrupter
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
High Fae Trickster
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Legion Loyalist
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Deep Gnome Terramancer
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Academy Manufactor
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Errant and Giada
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Selfless Squire
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Abzan Falconer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Brazen Borrower
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Jaws, Relentless Predator
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Sailor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Ty Lee, Chi Blocker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Gingerbrute
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Cinderclasm
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Ripples of Potential
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Damning Verdict
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Wave Goodbye
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Windfall
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Caltrops
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
44%synergy
The Fire Crystal
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
The Ozolith
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Weatherlight
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Uncivil Unrest
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Rising of the Day
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Windcrag Siege
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Mechanized Production
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Storm the Vault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Assemble the Legion
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Riches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Minas Tirith
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Karn's Bastion
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Signet
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Sacred Foundry
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
59%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Island
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Tundra
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Raugrin Triome
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Plateau
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Spectator Seating
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-32%synergy
Elegant Parlor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-8%synergy