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
9.5%inclusion17 decks179 decks
0%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.7%inclusion10 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.4%inclusion4 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.2%inclusion4 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
1.9%inclusion7 decks359 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
83%inclusion578 decks695 decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
86%inclusion601 decks696 decks
71%synergy
Will of the Mardu
79%inclusion550 decks695 decks
68%synergy
Grand Crescendo
69%inclusion481 decks696 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
76%inclusion528 decks696 decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion614 decks696 decks
60%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
67%inclusion466 decks695 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
65%inclusion450 decks696 decks
56%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion469 decks696 decks
54%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion430 decks696 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion576 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion465 decks696 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion442 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
63%inclusion438 decks696 decks
45%synergy
Impact Tremors
60%inclusion420 decks696 decks
45%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
60%inclusion417 decks696 decks
47%synergy
Infantry Shield
59%inclusion413 decks695 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
59%inclusion411 decks696 decks
41%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
56%inclusion392 decks696 decks
48%synergy
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion389 decks694 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion98 decks696 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion87 decks696 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
10%inclusion73 decks696 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion62 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.6%inclusion53 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.9%inclusion48 decks696 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
6.8%inclusion47 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
56%inclusion389 decks696 decks
45%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
51%inclusion351 decks695 decks
39%synergy
Goldlust Triad
50%inclusion350 decks695 decks
42%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion348 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion345 decks691 decks
36%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion322 decks696 decks
30%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
46%inclusion318 decks696 decks
39%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
45%inclusion313 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Warren Soultrader
45%inclusion312 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion306 decks696 decks
27%synergy
Teysa Karlov
44%inclusion306 decks696 decks
37%synergy
Selfless Spirit
41%inclusion286 decks696 decks
35%synergy
Ironwill Forger
36%inclusion251 decks695 decks
29%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion250 decks695 decks
29%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
36%inclusion249 decks696 decks
27%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
36%inclusion248 decks696 decks
32%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
33%inclusion230 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Ophiomancer
32%inclusion226 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion209 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
30%inclusion209 decks696 decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion208 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
29%inclusion204 decks695 decks
24%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion195 decks695 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
27%inclusion185 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
26%inclusion183 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Goldnight Commander
26%inclusion182 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Legion Warboss
26%inclusion181 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion177 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
25%inclusion177 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion175 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Stadium Headliner
23%inclusion162 decks691 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Courage
23%inclusion163 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Agate Instigator
23%inclusion162 decks696 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
23%inclusion99 decks430 decks
18%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion159 decks695 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion124 decks548 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
22%inclusion156 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
22%inclusion153 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
22%inclusion93 decks428 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
21%inclusion148 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion139 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Hardened Tactician
20%inclusion137 decks692 decks
15%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion130 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
18%inclusion128 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
17%inclusion121 decks696 decks
16%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
17%inclusion116 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
16%inclusion110 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion109 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
16%inclusion109 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
16%inclusion109 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
55%inclusion386 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion342 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion312 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
35%inclusion245 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
26%inclusion184 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Village Rites
25%inclusion172 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion160 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
20%inclusion139 decks696 decks
-10%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion138 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion130 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion130 decks696 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
18%inclusion122 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion111 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion110 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion109 decks696 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion109 decks696 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion99 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion98 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
13%inclusion91 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion90 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion86 decks696 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion85 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion82 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion63 decks696 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.0%inclusion56 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.8%inclusion54 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
7.0%inclusion49 decks696 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.0%inclusion49 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.5%inclusion38 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
40%inclusion277 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
32%inclusion221 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
26%inclusion179 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion146 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion142 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
15%inclusion105 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion104 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Song of Totentanz
13%inclusion93 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion75 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
0%synergy
Victimize
8.3%inclusion58 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.0%inclusion56 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.5%inclusion52 decks691 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.9%inclusion48 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Martial Coup
6.5%inclusion45 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
5.9%inclusion41 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion39 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion36 decks696 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
42%inclusion295 decks696 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
35%inclusion242 decks696 decks
27%synergy
Blade of Selves
29%inclusion201 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion162 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion98 decks696 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion93 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
13%inclusion90 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion83 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion72 decks696 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Within Range
52%inclusion362 decks695 decks
42%synergy
Reconnaissance
47%inclusion326 decks696 decks
36%synergy
Warleader's Call
46%inclusion322 decks696 decks
34%synergy
Divine Visitation
43%inclusion298 decks696 decks
38%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion251 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion230 decks696 decks
28%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion165 decks696 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion130 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion115 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion106 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion105 decks694 decks
11%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion92 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
12%inclusion84 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion79 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion74 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.2%inclusion38 decks465 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
7.0%inclusion49 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.3%inclusion44 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion42 decks696 decks
-3%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion35 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
41%inclusion285 decks696 decks
31%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
26%inclusion179 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion91 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion438 decks696 decks
32%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
56%inclusion388 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
52%inclusion359 decks695 decks
43%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
42%inclusion294 decks696 decks
32%synergy
Castle Embereth
35%inclusion245 decks696 decks
31%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
35%inclusion244 decks696 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion182 decks696 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion115 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
13%inclusion88 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion79 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion68 decks696 decks
-14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
9.5%inclusion66 decks696 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
8.9%inclusion62 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.4%inclusion33 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.0%inclusion42 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.6%inclusion39 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.3%inclusion37 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion637 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion630 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion457 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
64%inclusion446 decks696 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion337 decks696 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
28%inclusion195 decks696 decks
-8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion88 decks696 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion77 decks696 decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.2%inclusion64 decks696 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion46 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion689 decks696 decks
7%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion685 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion681 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion680 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
76%inclusion532 decks696 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion531 decks696 decks
27%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
75%inclusion525 decks696 decks
52%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
75%inclusion519 decks696 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion508 decks696 decks
22%synergy
Caves of Koilos
73%inclusion507 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion505 decks696 decks
33%synergy
Nomad Outpost
69%inclusion477 decks696 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
60%inclusion416 decks696 decks
40%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
53%inclusion370 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion368 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion347 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Shattered Landscape
50%inclusion347 decks696 decks
30%synergy
Blood Crypt
46%inclusion322 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion299 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion265 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion262 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
36%inclusion253 decks696 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion249 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion243 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion239 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion214 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
29%inclusion203 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
29%inclusion200 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Canyon Slough
28%inclusion197 decks696 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
26%inclusion180 decks696 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion178 decks696 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion174 decks696 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion172 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion155 decks696 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion152 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Blazemire Verge
21%inclusion147 decks696 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion123 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion102 decks696 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion98 decks696 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion87 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
12%inclusion83 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion81 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion80 decks696 decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion78 decks696 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion71 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion68 decks696 decks
-17%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion67 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion65 decks696 decks
1%synergy
Plateau
8.8%inclusion61 decks696 decks
-3%synergy
Scrubland
8.3%inclusion58 decks696 decks
-4%synergy