Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
9.4%inclusion37 decks393 decks
0%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
5.4%inclusion21 decks388 decks
5%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
3.0%inclusion12 decks405 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.2%inclusion8 decks372 decks
-2%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.9%inclusion7 decks369 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ainok Strike Leader
85%inclusion1.41K decks1.66K decks
73%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
88%inclusion1.47K decks1.66K decks
72%synergy
Will of the Mardu
80%inclusion1.33K decks1.66K decks
69%synergy
Grand Crescendo
71%inclusion1.18K decks1.66K decks
65%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
72%inclusion1.20K decks1.66K decks
62%synergy
Skullclamp
87%inclusion1.45K decks1.66K decks
59%synergy
Infantry Shield
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.66K decks
56%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
62%inclusion1.03K decks1.66K decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.66K decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion1.09K decks1.66K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion1.37K decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion1.14K decks1.66K decks
34%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.66K decks
50%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
60%inclusion999 decks1.66K decks
52%synergy
Impact Tremors
59%inclusion988 decks1.66K decks
45%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
58%inclusion964 decks1.66K decks
41%synergy
Within Range
57%inclusion942 decks1.66K decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
57%inclusion939 decks1.66K decks
34%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
56%inclusion936 decks1.66K decks
48%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
56%inclusion927 decks1.66K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion258 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion256 decks1.66K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.66K decks
-12%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.66K decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Goldlust Triad
51%inclusion852 decks1.66K decks
43%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
51%inclusion850 decks1.66K decks
35%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
51%inclusion836 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
51%inclusion844 decks1.66K decks
39%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion828 decks1.66K decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
49%inclusion822 decks1.66K decks
33%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
48%inclusion792 decks1.66K decks
37%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
48%inclusion789 decks1.66K decks
42%synergy
Selfless Spirit
45%inclusion753 decks1.66K decks
40%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
45%inclusion749 decks1.66K decks
39%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
44%inclusion723 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Ironwill Forger
42%inclusion703 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Teysa Karlov
38%inclusion638 decks1.66K decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion617 decks1.66K decks
32%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion609 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
35%inclusion582 decks1.66K decks
31%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
34%inclusion563 decks1.66K decks
30%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
34%inclusion561 decks1.66K decks
25%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
32%inclusion537 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Goldnight Commander
31%inclusion523 decks1.66K decks
29%synergy
Ophiomancer
31%inclusion509 decks1.66K decks
26%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
30%inclusion504 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Legion Warboss
29%inclusion488 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
29%inclusion484 decks1.66K decks
26%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
27%inclusion447 decks1.66K decks
23%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
26%inclusion434 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
25%inclusion422 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Enduring Courage
25%inclusion410 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
24%inclusion405 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
24%inclusion405 decks1.66K decks
14%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
24%inclusion399 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
23%inclusion228 decks976 decks
18%synergy
Stadium Headliner
23%inclusion371 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Agate Instigator
22%inclusion367 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion365 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
22%inclusion363 decks1.66K decks
16%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
21%inclusion356 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
20%inclusion340 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
20%inclusion331 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion321 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
19%inclusion250 decks1.31K decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
19%inclusion317 decks1.66K decks
16%synergy
Hardened Tactician
18%inclusion300 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Twilight Drover
17%inclusion281 decks1.66K decks
16%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
16%inclusion269 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
16%inclusion153 decks960 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion257 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
15%inclusion257 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Carrion Feeder
15%inclusion254 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
15%inclusion246 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
49%inclusion810 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
45%inclusion744 decks1.66K decks
33%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
30%inclusion495 decks1.66K decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
27%inclusion447 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion388 decks1.66K decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion373 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion349 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
19%inclusion311 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
18%inclusion304 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion295 decks1.66K decks
-12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
17%inclusion285 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Secure the Wastes
16%inclusion259 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion247 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion243 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion240 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion222 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion221 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion203 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12%inclusion201 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Crackling Doom
11%inclusion184 decks1.66K decks
-6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion177 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion171 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion158 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.9%inclusion147 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion145 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.4%inclusion139 decks1.66K decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.8%inclusion129 decks1.66K decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion124 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
41%inclusion686 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
38%inclusion624 decks1.66K decks
35%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
30%inclusion495 decks1.66K decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion360 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion322 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
16%inclusion271 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion234 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
12%inclusion201 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion179 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion161 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.5%inclusion157 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Lingering Souls
8.8%inclusion146 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.4%inclusion107 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion105 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Victimize
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Idol of Oblivion
44%inclusion726 decks1.66K decks
30%synergy
Blade of Selves
32%inclusion535 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
27%inclusion449 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion352 decks1.66K decks
15%synergy
Dolmen Gate
14%inclusion238 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion198 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
11%inclusion189 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion160 decks1.66K decks
-22%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion160 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
56%inclusion919 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
Divine Visitation
49%inclusion811 decks1.66K decks
44%synergy
Warleader's Call
48%inclusion793 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Reconnaissance
44%inclusion728 decks1.66K decks
33%synergy
All-Out Assault
39%inclusion650 decks1.66K decks
27%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
33%inclusion556 decks1.66K decks
29%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
24%inclusion397 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion312 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
18%inclusion300 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Legion Loyalty
16%inclusion264 decks1.66K decks
13%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion263 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion260 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Thunder of Unity
15%inclusion243 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion206 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
11%inclusion189 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
11%inclusion180 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion151 decks1.66K decks
-7%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.7%inclusion145 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.0%inclusion75 decks1.07K decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Legion's Landing
6.0%inclusion99 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Insignia
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.2%inclusion87 decks1.66K decks
-14%synergy
War Effort
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
47%inclusion777 decks1.66K decks
37%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
32%inclusion531 decks1.66K decks
28%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion217 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
65%inclusion1.08K decks1.66K decks
34%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
59%inclusion975 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
46%inclusion761 decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
45%inclusion755 decks1.66K decks
37%synergy
Castle Embereth
41%inclusion681 decks1.66K decks
37%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
38%inclusion628 decks1.66K decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
21%inclusion351 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion273 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion206 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion198 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion144 decks1.66K decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.4%inclusion123 decks1.66K decks
-16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
High Market
5.8%inclusion96 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.3%inclusion88 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion1.51K decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion1.50K decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
62%inclusion1.03K decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
60%inclusion996 decks1.66K decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion802 decks1.66K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
23%inclusion390 decks1.66K decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion198 decks1.66K decks
-22%synergy
Boros Signet
11%inclusion175 decks1.66K decks
-19%synergy
Rakdos Signet
7.9%inclusion131 decks1.66K decks
-24%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion1.64K decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion1.64K decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion1.63K decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion1.62K decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion1.32K decks1.66K decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
79%inclusion1.30K decks1.66K decks
30%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion1.27K decks1.66K decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion1.26K decks1.66K decks
53%synergy
Battlefield Forge
75%inclusion1.25K decks1.66K decks
36%synergy
Caves of Koilos
75%inclusion1.24K decks1.66K decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion1.23K decks1.66K decks
23%synergy
Nomad Outpost
70%inclusion1.16K decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.66K decks
45%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
57%inclusion950 decks1.66K decks
22%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion848 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Shattered Landscape
51%inclusion848 decks1.66K decks
32%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion823 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion813 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
44%inclusion726 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion627 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Savai Triome
37%inclusion615 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion584 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion574 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion572 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion566 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
32%inclusion526 decks1.66K decks
9%synergy
Luxury Suite
31%inclusion521 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion520 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Canyon Slough
30%inclusion504 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion451 decks1.66K decks
7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
25%inclusion421 decks1.66K decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion370 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion358 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion357 decks1.66K decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion333 decks1.66K decks
10%synergy
Blazemire Verge
20%inclusion333 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
16%inclusion270 decks1.66K decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion234 decks1.66K decks
11%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion228 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion223 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion209 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion208 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion203 decks1.66K decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion200 decks1.66K decks
4%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
10%inclusion174 decks1.66K decks
2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.1%inclusion151 decks1.66K decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion151 decks1.66K decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion133 decks1.66K decks
-19%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion131 decks1.66K decks
0%synergy