Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Aristocrats

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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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Firebender Ascension
10%inclusion20 decks195 decks
1%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.2%inclusion4 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Tolls of War
2.1%inclusion4 decks195 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.0%inclusion4 decks198 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
83%inclusion583 decks701 decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
86%inclusion606 decks702 decks
71%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion554 decks701 decks
68%synergy
Grand Crescendo
69%inclusion485 decks702 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion534 decks702 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion619 decks702 decks
60%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
68%inclusion474 decks701 decks
58%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion453 decks702 decks
56%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion435 decks702 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion473 decks702 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion582 decks702 decks
21%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion469 decks702 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion446 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion441 decks702 decks
45%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion424 decks702 decks
45%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
60%inclusion421 decks702 decks
48%synergy
Infantry Shield
60%inclusion418 decks701 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion413 decks702 decks
41%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
57%inclusion399 decks702 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion395 decks700 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion100 decks702 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion88 decks702 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion73 decks702 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.5%inclusion53 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.0%inclusion49 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.6%inclusion46 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion390 decks702 decks
45%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
50%inclusion352 decks701 decks
39%synergy
Goldlust Triad
50%inclusion352 decks701 decks
42%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion349 decks697 decks
36%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion351 decks702 decks
40%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
47%inclusion327 decks702 decks
31%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion322 decks702 decks
40%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
45%inclusion315 decks702 decks
39%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion312 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion312 decks702 decks
37%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion312 decks702 decks
40%synergy
Selfless Spirit
42%inclusion292 decks702 decks
36%synergy
Ironwill Forger
36%inclusion253 decks701 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion253 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion251 decks701 decks
29%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
36%inclusion251 decks702 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion233 decks702 decks
25%synergy
Ophiomancer
33%inclusion229 decks702 decks
28%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
30%inclusion211 decks702 decks
26%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion210 decks702 decks
16%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion210 decks702 decks
18%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
29%inclusion206 decks701 decks
24%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion197 decks701 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
26%inclusion185 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Legion Warboss
26%inclusion184 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion184 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Goldnight Commander
26%inclusion182 decks702 decks
23%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
26%inclusion180 decks702 decks
23%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion179 decks702 decks
21%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion178 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion166 decks697 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Courage
24%inclusion165 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion162 decks701 decks
17%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion162 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
23%inclusion101 decks438 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion157 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
22%inclusion123 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
22%inclusion155 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion94 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion149 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion141 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion138 decks698 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion130 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion128 decks702 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion121 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
17%inclusion117 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
16%inclusion110 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion390 decks702 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion344 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion313 decks702 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion246 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion187 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion173 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion160 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion138 decks702 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion137 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion130 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion130 decks702 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
18%inclusion123 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion111 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion110 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion109 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion99 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion99 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion91 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion89 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion87 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion85 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion84 decks702 decks
-5%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.0%inclusion63 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.5%inclusion60 decks702 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.1%inclusion57 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.7%inclusion54 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.1%inclusion50 decks702 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion49 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.4%inclusion38 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion280 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
32%inclusion223 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
26%inclusion180 decks702 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion148 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion143 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
15%inclusion107 decks702 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion104 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion104 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion94 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion74 decks702 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion58 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
7.8%inclusion55 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.5%inclusion52 decks697 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion48 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
6.4%inclusion45 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.8%inclusion41 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion39 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion36 decks702 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.1%inclusion36 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion298 decks702 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion245 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion202 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion164 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion97 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion94 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion90 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion85 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion72 decks702 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Within Range
52%inclusion364 decks701 decks
42%synergy
Reconnaissance
47%inclusion330 decks702 decks
37%synergy
Warleader's Call
46%inclusion324 decks702 decks
34%synergy
Divine Visitation
43%inclusion302 decks702 decks
39%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion254 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion233 decks702 decks
28%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion168 decks702 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion131 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion116 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion106 decks700 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion106 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion93 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion85 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion82 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion79 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion74 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.8%inclusion62 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
-7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.7%inclusion61 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.2%inclusion39 decks473 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion49 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.1%inclusion43 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.8%inclusion41 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion288 decks702 decks
31%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
25%inclusion179 decks702 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion92 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion441 decks702 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion390 decks702 decks
33%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
52%inclusion363 decks701 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
42%inclusion297 decks702 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion245 decks702 decks
31%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
35%inclusion244 decks702 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion183 decks702 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion118 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion88 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion81 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion80 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion69 decks702 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion68 decks702 decks
-14%synergy
High Market
8.8%inclusion62 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.5%inclusion34 decks525 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.0%inclusion42 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion39 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion37 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion642 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion636 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion464 decks702 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion452 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion341 decks702 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion197 decks702 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion87 decks702 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion76 decks702 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.0%inclusion63 decks702 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion46 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion695 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion691 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion687 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion685 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion536 decks702 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion535 decks702 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion530 decks702 decks
52%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion523 decks702 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion511 decks702 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion511 decks702 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion510 decks702 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
68%inclusion479 decks702 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion419 decks702 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion374 decks702 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion370 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion350 decks702 decks
30%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion349 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion324 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion301 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion268 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion265 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion255 decks702 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion252 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion246 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion241 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion216 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion206 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion204 decks702 decks
7%synergy
Canyon Slough
28%inclusion198 decks702 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion181 decks702 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion179 decks702 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion176 decks702 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion174 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion156 decks702 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion155 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion148 decks702 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion122 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion104 decks702 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion99 decks702 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion89 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion85 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion81 decks702 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion81 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion79 decks702 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion72 decks702 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion68 decks702 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion67 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion64 decks702 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
9.0%inclusion63 decks702 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
8.5%inclusion60 decks702 decks
-4%synergy