Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Core 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
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Tolls of War
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Will of the Mardu
87%inclusion93 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
72%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Grand Crescendo
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Infantry Shield
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Within Range
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Windcrag Siege
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Selfless Spirit
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Goldlust Triad
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Voice of Victory
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Teysa Karlov
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Ironwill Forger
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Legion Warboss
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Ophiomancer
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Goldnight Commander
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Stadium Headliner
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Courage
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Hardened Tactician
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Twilight Drover
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Agate Instigator
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Chittering Witch
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Stroke of Midnight
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Secure the Wastes
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Frontline Rush
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Lingering Souls
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Song of Totentanz
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Release the Dogs
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mythos of Snapdax
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Indulge // Excess
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of Selves
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Enchantments
Goblin Bombardment
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Impact Tremors
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Divine Visitation
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Reconnaissance
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Warleader's Call
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
37%synergy
All-Out Assault
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Legion Loyalty
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Thunder of Unity
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Assemble the Legion
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Brazen Cannonade
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
War Effort
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion76 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Castle Embereth
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
High Market
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion98 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion97 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
72%inclusion77 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-21%synergy
Boros Signet
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-25%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion107 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Isolated Chapel
85%inclusion91 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
84%inclusion90 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Caves of Koilos
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Battlefield Forge
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Nomad Outpost
76%inclusion81 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Fetid Heath
69%inclusion74 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Shattered Landscape
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Blood Crypt
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Canyon Slough
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Savai Triome
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Blazemire Verge
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Kabira Takedown
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy