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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Glen Elendra Guardian
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Morningtide's Light
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Super State
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
63%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
68%inclusion44 decks65 decks
62%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
57%synergy
Thundering Raiju
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Cathar Commando
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Fire Magic
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Kilo, Apogee Mind
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Amy Rose
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Spectral Sailor
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Miles "Tails" Prower
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Selfless Squire
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Arthur, Marigold Knight
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Abzan Falconer
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Errant and Giada
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Anger
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Fear of Impostors
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Archangel Avacyn
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
The Wandering Rescuer
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Gatta and Luzzu
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Guardian of Faith
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Winged Hive Tyrant
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Alms Collector
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Legion Loyalist
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Academy Manufactor
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Gingerbrute
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Tersa Lightshatter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Portal Manipulator
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Krark-Clan Shaman
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mantis Rider
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Werefox Bodyguard
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Chick
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Smirking Spelljacker
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fanatical Firebrand
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Storm Fleet Sprinter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Courage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Cinderclasm
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Restoration Magic
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Magic Damper
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Starstorm
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Make a Stand
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Divert Disaster
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Shake the Foundations
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Chart a Course
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Confluence
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Full Throttle
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Wave Goodbye
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Damning Verdict
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Tremor
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Caltrops
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
19%synergy
The Fire Crystal
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Weatherlight
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
The Regalia
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
The Seriema
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Pyrohemia
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Rising of the Day
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Assemble the Legion
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Riches
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Piracy
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Fervor
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Emblem of the Warmind
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Retreat
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Summons
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Inexorable Tide
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mass Hysteria
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Outlaws' Merriment
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Karn's Bastion
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion65 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion42 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
63%inclusion41 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion37 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Port Town
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Massif
17%inclusion11 decks64 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Gate
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-28%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy