Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Optimized

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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
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.4%inclusion3 decks126 decks
-2%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
81%inclusion220 decks272 decks
65%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
76%inclusion208 decks272 decks
64%synergy
Will of the Mardu
73%inclusion198 decks272 decks
62%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
68%inclusion186 decks272 decks
60%synergy
Voice of Victory
72%inclusion197 decks272 decks
55%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
63%inclusion172 decks272 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
82%inclusion223 decks272 decks
53%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
60%inclusion164 decks272 decks
50%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
59%inclusion161 decks272 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
53%inclusion143 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion220 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion176 decks272 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion166 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
61%inclusion165 decks272 decks
43%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
59%inclusion161 decks272 decks
47%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion154 decks272 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion149 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Warleader's Call
53%inclusion145 decks272 decks
41%synergy
Grand Crescendo
53%inclusion144 decks272 decks
48%synergy
Viscera Seer
53%inclusion143 decks272 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion128 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion125 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion121 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion105 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion85 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion84 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion55 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion142 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
52%inclusion141 decks272 decks
41%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
48%inclusion131 decks272 decks
37%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
47%inclusion128 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
46%inclusion124 decks268 decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
44%inclusion121 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
44%inclusion121 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Teysa Karlov
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
35%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
36%synergy
Goldlust Triad
39%inclusion105 decks272 decks
31%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
38%inclusion102 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
36%inclusion99 decks272 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion98 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Ocelot Pride
36%inclusion97 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion84 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
31%inclusion84 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
30%inclusion63 decks212 decks
25%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Agate Instigator
29%inclusion79 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
27%inclusion74 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Selfless Spirit
26%inclusion71 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
25%inclusion68 decks272 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Ironwill Forger
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
24%inclusion64 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
23%inclusion62 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
20%inclusion55 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Courage
20%inclusion54 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Stadium Headliner
19%inclusion52 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
19%inclusion52 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Legion Warboss
18%inclusion50 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Goldnight Commander
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
16%inclusion44 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Mayhem Devil
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion19 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion119 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion111 decks272 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion98 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
35%inclusion96 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion88 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion69 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion65 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion52 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion52 decks272 decks
-11%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Inkshield
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
14%inclusion38 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Crackling Doom
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
-10%synergy
Culling the Weak
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Silence
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Despark
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
-9%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
33%inclusion89 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion74 decks272 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion46 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion45 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Song of Totentanz
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Victimize
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.2%inclusion14 decks268 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infantry Shield
51%inclusion139 decks272 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
36%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
36%inclusion99 decks272 decks
28%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
24%inclusion64 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Blade of Selves
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion44 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion41 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
-18%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion27 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
52%inclusion141 decks272 decks
38%synergy
Windcrag Siege
49%inclusion133 decks270 decks
31%synergy
Within Range
43%inclusion118 decks272 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance
42%inclusion113 decks272 decks
31%synergy
Anointed Procession
36%inclusion98 decks272 decks
23%synergy
All-Out Assault
33%inclusion91 decks272 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion80 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Divine Visitation
28%inclusion75 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion65 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
1%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion43 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
15%inclusion40 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
14%inclusion38 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Legion Loyalty
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Thunder of Unity
10%inclusion27 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
7.7%inclusion21 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
-13%synergy
Smile at Death
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Intangible Virtue
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Breath of Fury
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion14 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
53%inclusion145 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
43%inclusion116 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion104 decks272 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion67 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion65 decks272 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Castle Embereth
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
21%inclusion56 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion35 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion32 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
11%inclusion29 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion25 decks272 decks
-14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
4%synergy
High Market
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion15 decks272 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion263 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion246 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion142 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion136 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion117 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion71 decks272 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion30 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion28 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Boros Signet
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.8%inclusion24 decks272 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.5%inclusion23 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion20 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.0%inclusion19 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion18 decks272 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion17 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion269 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion259 decks272 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion256 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion249 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Godless Shrine
70%inclusion191 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Sacred Foundry
69%inclusion188 decks272 decks
25%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion184 decks272 decks
24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
65%inclusion177 decks272 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
64%inclusion174 decks272 decks
41%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion173 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion167 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
60%inclusion163 decks272 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
60%inclusion163 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Forge
59%inclusion161 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
58%inclusion158 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion156 decks272 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Champions
56%inclusion153 decks272 decks
22%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion148 decks272 decks
23%synergy
Savai Triome
53%inclusion145 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Spectator Seating
53%inclusion143 decks272 decks
20%synergy
Nomad Outpost
50%inclusion135 decks272 decks
-9%synergy
Fetid Heath
46%inclusion126 decks272 decks
27%synergy
Luxury Suite
46%inclusion124 decks272 decks
13%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
39%inclusion106 decks272 decks
3%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
31%inclusion84 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion83 decks272 decks
21%synergy
Blazemire Verge
29%inclusion78 decks272 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion74 decks272 decks
-10%synergy
Shattered Landscape
26%inclusion71 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion66 decks272 decks
-2%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion66 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion63 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion61 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion60 decks272 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion59 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
21%inclusion58 decks272 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion49 decks272 decks
12%synergy
Canyon Slough
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
18%inclusion48 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion47 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion46 decks272 decks
8%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion42 decks272 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion39 decks272 decks
-6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion37 decks272 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion36 decks272 decks
7%synergy