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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firebender Ascension
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.5%inclusion6 decks236 decks
-2%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
2.3%inclusion6 decks265 decks
1%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Captain
2.1%inclusion5 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
1.7%inclusion4 decks236 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
88%inclusion932 decks1.06K decks
76%synergy
Will of the Mardu
86%inclusion916 decks1.06K decks
75%synergy
Grand Crescendo
77%inclusion818 decks1.07K decks
71%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
86%inclusion922 decks1.07K decks
71%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
80%inclusion857 decks1.06K decks
70%synergy
Infantry Shield
77%inclusion820 decks1.06K decks
67%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
77%inclusion818 decks1.07K decks
63%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
72%inclusion764 decks1.07K decks
63%synergy
Within Range
71%inclusion760 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
89%inclusion950 decks1.07K decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
85%inclusion910 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion787 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Deadly Dispute
68%inclusion725 decks1.07K decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion704 decks1.07K decks
53%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
63%inclusion676 decks1.07K decks
46%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
63%inclusion676 decks1.07K decks
58%synergy
Divine Visitation
63%inclusion674 decks1.07K decks
59%synergy
Selfless Spirit
63%inclusion668 decks1.07K decks
57%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
62%inclusion662 decks1.07K decks
49%synergy
Goldlust Triad
60%inclusion636 decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Ironwill Forger
59%inclusion628 decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
56%inclusion594 decks1.07K decks
49%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
54%inclusion571 decks1.06K decks
42%synergy
Voice of Victory
52%inclusion557 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
51%inclusion544 decks1.07K decks
47%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion537 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
50%inclusion529 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
49%inclusion524 decks1.07K decks
41%synergy
Goldnight Commander
47%inclusion504 decks1.07K decks
45%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
46%inclusion494 decks1.06K decks
39%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion488 decks1.07K decks
37%synergy
Legion Warboss
45%inclusion476 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
44%inclusion474 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Ophiomancer
43%inclusion456 decks1.07K decks
39%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
43%inclusion455 decks1.07K decks
39%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
43%inclusion455 decks1.07K decks
30%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
43%inclusion455 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion402 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
37%inclusion391 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Sun Titan
33%inclusion356 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
33%inclusion354 decks1.07K decks
29%synergy
Teysa Karlov
33%inclusion349 decks1.07K decks
25%synergy
Twilight Drover
32%inclusion344 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
31%inclusion332 decks1.07K decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion318 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
28%inclusion297 decks1.06K decks
23%synergy
Angel of Invention
27%inclusion292 decks1.07K decks
26%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
27%inclusion290 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion288 decks1.07K decks
17%synergy
Mindblade Render
25%inclusion266 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
25%inclusion265 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Chittering Witch
25%inclusion264 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
25%inclusion263 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Hardened Tactician
23%inclusion247 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Stadium Headliner
23%inclusion246 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Bone Devourer
22%inclusion229 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
21%inclusion227 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion226 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Aron, Benalia's Ruin
19%inclusion199 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
18%inclusion194 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Enduring Courage
18%inclusion188 decks1.07K decks
13%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
17%inclusion180 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Emeria Angel
16%inclusion175 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
16%inclusion172 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
15%inclusion163 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion158 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
14%inclusion146 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Agate Instigator
13%inclusion142 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
13%inclusion79 decks606 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
55%inclusion584 decks1.07K decks
43%synergy
Bitter Triumph
44%inclusion467 decks1.07K decks
41%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion436 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion394 decks1.07K decks
-10%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
22%inclusion237 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion206 decks1.07K decks
-15%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion202 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
18%inclusion196 decks1.07K decks
15%synergy
Secure the Wastes
15%inclusion162 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion141 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Boros Charm
12%inclusion130 decks1.07K decks
-18%synergy
Crackling Doom
12%inclusion128 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion118 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion115 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion111 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion111 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Frontline Rush
7.4%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Chaos Warp
6.8%inclusion72 decks1.07K decks
-10%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Desperate Measures
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.0%inclusion64 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Vengeance
49%inclusion523 decks1.07K decks
46%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
46%inclusion493 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
36%inclusion388 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
30%inclusion317 decks1.07K decks
28%synergy
Lingering Souls
20%inclusion208 decks1.07K decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion172 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion150 decks1.07K decks
-5%synergy
Shadow Summoning
12%inclusion130 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Release the Dogs
12%inclusion130 decks1.07K decks
11%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.0%inclusion96 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Song of Totentanz
7.1%inclusion76 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.07K decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of Selves
48%inclusion516 decks1.07K decks
43%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion260 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion169 decks1.07K decks
8%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion91 decks1.07K decks
-23%synergy
Dolmen Gate
8.3%inclusion88 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.6%inclusion81 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.8%inclusion73 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Mardu Monument
5.6%inclusion60 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tocasia's Welcome
53%inclusion567 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Impact Tremors
52%inclusion553 decks1.07K decks
37%synergy
Windcrag Siege
51%inclusion540 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
41%inclusion438 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
All-Out Assault
39%inclusion418 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Warleader's Call
35%inclusion373 decks1.07K decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion323 decks1.07K decks
20%synergy
Legion Loyalty
27%inclusion291 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Thunder of Unity
22%inclusion233 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
19%inclusion204 decks1.07K decks
16%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
17%inclusion183 decks1.07K decks
14%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion174 decks1.07K decks
9%synergy
Commander's Insignia
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
12%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion121 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
11%inclusion112 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
War Effort
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.8%inclusion72 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.7%inclusion44 decks653 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Smile at Death
5.8%inclusion62 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.7%inclusion61 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion58 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Bitterblossom
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
47%inclusion500 decks1.07K decks
43%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
29%inclusion308 decks1.07K decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
14%inclusion146 decks1.07K decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
74%inclusion785 decks1.07K decks
42%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
70%inclusion745 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
61%inclusion653 decks1.07K decks
51%synergy
Castle Embereth
57%inclusion611 decks1.07K decks
53%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
52%inclusion557 decks1.07K decks
47%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
41%inclusion441 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion125 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
8.7%inclusion93 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.3%inclusion78 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.2%inclusion66 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-17%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.3%inclusion57 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion998 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion978 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
71%inclusion752 decks1.07K decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion741 decks1.07K decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion650 decks1.07K decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
17%inclusion183 decks1.07K decks
-19%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion116 decks1.07K decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion109 decks1.07K decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion1.06K decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion1.06K decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.04K decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
87%inclusion932 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Isolated Chapel
87%inclusion931 decks1.07K decks
36%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
86%inclusion915 decks1.07K decks
35%synergy
Nomad Outpost
83%inclusion882 decks1.07K decks
24%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
83%inclusion880 decks1.07K decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion866 decks1.07K decks
30%synergy
Caves of Koilos
79%inclusion846 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Battlefield Forge
79%inclusion843 decks1.07K decks
40%synergy
Fetid Heath
77%inclusion816 decks1.07K decks
57%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
73%inclusion782 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Shattered Landscape
68%inclusion721 decks1.07K decks
48%synergy
Path of Ancestry
65%inclusion693 decks1.07K decks
28%synergy
Temple of Silence
52%inclusion550 decks1.07K decks
28%synergy
Temple of Triumph
52%inclusion550 decks1.07K decks
29%synergy
Canyon Slough
47%inclusion502 decks1.07K decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
47%inclusion499 decks1.07K decks
27%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion311 decks1.07K decks
-17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
29%inclusion309 decks1.07K decks
-15%synergy
Blood Crypt
22%inclusion239 decks1.07K decks
-21%synergy
Savai Triome
21%inclusion228 decks1.07K decks
-17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion209 decks1.07K decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
19%inclusion199 decks1.07K decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion198 decks1.07K decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
18%inclusion195 decks1.07K decks
-15%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion188 decks1.07K decks
-14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
17%inclusion186 decks1.07K decks
-9%synergy
Luxury Suite
16%inclusion172 decks1.07K decks
-16%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion152 decks1.07K decks
-7%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion151 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
3%synergy
Haunted Ridge
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
-7%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
13%inclusion138 decks1.07K decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion131 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion118 decks1.07K decks
-16%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
10%inclusion105 decks1.07K decks
1%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
7.8%inclusion83 decks1.07K decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion80 decks1.07K decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
7.2%inclusion77 decks1.07K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Garrison
6.9%inclusion74 decks1.07K decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Raucous Theater
6.7%inclusion71 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.07K decks
-8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
6.4%inclusion68 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.07K decks
-3%synergy