Vaan, Street Thief (Commander) - Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Lavaleaper
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Burning Curiosity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Breeches, Eager Pillager
89%inclusion62 decks70 decks
86%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
93%inclusion65 decks70 decks
84%synergy
Robber of the Rich
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
86%inclusion60 decks70 decks
82%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
83%inclusion58 decks70 decks
80%synergy
Prosperous Bandit
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
79%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
77%inclusion54 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Port Razer
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
76%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
74%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
76%inclusion53 decks70 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Charming Scoundrel
73%inclusion51 decks70 decks
69%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
59%synergy
Tin Street Dodger
71%inclusion50 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Mezzio Mugger
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
70%synergy
Treasure Nabber
70%inclusion49 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Chaos Warp
69%inclusion48 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
67%inclusion47 decks70 decks
66%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
66%inclusion46 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Crimson Caravaneer
64%inclusion45 decks70 decks
63%synergy
You Find Some Prisoners
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Generous Plunderer
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Brazen Collector
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
57%synergy
Prompto Argentum
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
55%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
40%synergy
Xorn
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Powder Ganger
46%inclusion32 decks70 decks
45%synergy
Veronica, Dissident Scribe
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Lackey
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Coastline Marauders
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Gemcutter Buccaneer
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Dargo, the Shipwrecker
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Party Thrasher
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
35%synergy
Reckless Pyrosurfer
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
37%synergy
Strago and Relm
34%inclusion24 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Hellspur Posse Boss
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
33%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Taurean Mauler
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
28%synergy
Crime Novelist
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Academy Manufactor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Guide
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Utvara Scalper
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
23%synergy
Nalfeshnee
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Mountaineer
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Captivating Crew
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Fathom Fleet Swordjack
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Enterprising Scallywag
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Terrapact Intimidator
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wily Goblin
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Crimson Fleet Commodore
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Broadside Bombardiers
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Humble Defector
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Tunneler
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Storm Fleet Swashbuckler
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Captain Ripley Vance
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Smuggler
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Trailblazer
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Mine Raider
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Agate Instigator
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Byway Barterer
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Courage
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Big Score
61%inclusion43 decks70 decks
32%synergy
Great Train Heist
59%inclusion41 decks70 decks
51%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion25 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
Bottle-Cap Blast
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Haste Magic
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Siege Smash
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-15%synergy
Reverberate
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-20%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-25%synergy
Sorceries
Ensnared by the Mara
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Sundering Eruption
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
41%inclusion29 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
34%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Suplex
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
-19%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Torrent
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Impending Flux
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Geyser
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Mob Rule
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion31 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Wonder
40%inclusion28 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion23 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Wand
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Key to the City
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Psychic Paper
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stolen Strategy
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
58%synergy
Rain of Riches
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
49%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
50%inclusion35 decks70 decks
46%synergy
Sticky Fingers
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Share the Spoils
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
38%synergy
Triple Triad
39%inclusion27 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Daring Piracy
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
25%synergy
Powerbalance
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Opulence
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Goblin War Drums
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Guild Artisan
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Wild Wasteland
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Break Through the Line
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
12%synergy
Count on Luck
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Bedlam
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
War Cadence
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Korvold and the Noble Thief
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion42 decks70 decks
36%synergy
Access Tunnel
56%inclusion39 decks70 decks
53%synergy
War Room
37%inclusion26 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
20%synergy
Castle Embereth
31%inclusion22 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
30%inclusion21 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
29%inclusion20 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion18 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Secret Tunnel
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-10%synergy
The Gold Saucer
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Karn's Bastion
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-7%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion56 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion33 decks70 decks
30%synergy
Cursed Mirror
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion13 decks70 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion12 decks70 decks
-16%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-12%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Heraldic Banner
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Bandit's Haul
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion70 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion40 decks70 decks
56%synergy
Sundering Eruption
53%inclusion37 decks70 decks
41%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion8 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
-2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
5%synergy