Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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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Suki, Kyoshi Captain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Firebender Ascension
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tolls of War
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
84%inclusion89 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
88%inclusion93 decks106 decks
72%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
68%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
75%inclusion79 decks106 decks
66%synergy
Will of the Mardu
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
62%synergy
Voice of Victory
78%inclusion83 decks106 decks
61%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
67%inclusion71 decks106 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion87 decks106 decks
53%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion80 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Viscera Seer
60%inclusion64 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Windcrag Siege
57%inclusion60 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Impact Tremors
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Reconnaissance
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Warleader's Call
54%inclusion57 decks106 decks
42%synergy
Grand Crescendo
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Warren Soultrader
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
47%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
48%inclusion51 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
47%inclusion50 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
34%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
44%inclusion47 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
43%inclusion46 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Agate Instigator
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
31%synergy
Teysa Karlov
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Goldlust Triad
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
33%inclusion35 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Ocelot Pride
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Selfless Spirit
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Ironwill Forger
28%inclusion30 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Stadium Headliner
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Courage
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
23%inclusion24 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
21%inclusion22 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Legion Warboss
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Goldnight Commander
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
40%inclusion42 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
22%inclusion23 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
-13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Wear // Tear
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Secure the Wastes
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Measures
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Thraben Charm
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow Summoning
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Martial Coup
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infantry Shield
41%inclusion43 decks106 decks
30%synergy
Dolmen Gate
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
35%inclusion37 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion31 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Spawning Pit
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Blade of Selves
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
-22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Within Range
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
28%synergy
All-Out Assault
34%inclusion36 decks106 decks
21%synergy
Divine Visitation
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Bitterblossom
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
20%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
15%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion17 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Legion's Landing
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv's Hive
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Martyr's Cause
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Attrition
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Fanatical Devotion
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Champions from Beyond
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion53 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
45%inclusion48 decks106 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion26 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
11%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
9%synergy
High Market
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.4%inclusion10 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Fountainport
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
-17%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion94 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
58%inclusion61 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion58 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion49 decks106 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
-22%synergy
Boros Signet
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
-20%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.5%inclusion8 decks106 decks
-24%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion104 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion103 decks106 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion100 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion99 decks106 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion96 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Sacred Foundry
90%inclusion95 decks106 decks
46%synergy
Blood Crypt
87%inclusion92 decks106 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion82 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Savai Triome
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Arid Mesa
76%inclusion81 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Spectator Seating
74%inclusion78 decks106 decks
41%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion77 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion75 decks106 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion74 decks106 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
63%inclusion67 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion66 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
56%inclusion59 decks106 decks
32%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion56 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
42%inclusion44 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
29%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
39%inclusion41 decks106 decks
12%synergy
Badlands
38%inclusion40 decks106 decks
26%synergy
Scrubland
37%inclusion39 decks106 decks
25%synergy
Blazemire Verge
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
27%synergy
Nomad Outpost
36%inclusion38 decks106 decks
-22%synergy
Elegant Parlor
32%inclusion34 decks106 decks
23%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion32 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion29 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Raucous Theater
26%inclusion28 decks106 decks
17%synergy
Haunted Ridge
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion25 decks106 decks
-14%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
-16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
17%inclusion18 decks106 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
14%inclusion15 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Triumph
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion14 decks106 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
8%synergy