Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Upgraded 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
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
3.5%inclusion3 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
2.4%inclusion2 decks83 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
88%inclusion246 decks278 decks
73%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
81%inclusion224 decks278 decks
69%synergy
Will of the Mardu
77%inclusion214 decks278 decks
66%synergy
Viscera Seer
77%inclusion215 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
72%inclusion201 decks278 decks
64%synergy
Grand Crescendo
68%inclusion190 decks278 decks
63%synergy
Skullclamp
88%inclusion246 decks278 decks
60%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
67%inclusion186 decks278 decks
59%synergy
Voice of Victory
76%inclusion210 decks278 decks
58%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
67%inclusion185 decks278 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion228 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Impact Tremors
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
51%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
65%inclusion182 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
65%inclusion182 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
64%inclusion177 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
64%inclusion177 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion155 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance
55%inclusion152 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
51%inclusion142 decks278 decks
41%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
39%synergy
Warren Soultrader
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Goldlust Triad
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
44%inclusion121 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
43%inclusion120 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Teysa Karlov
43%inclusion120 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
40%inclusion111 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Selfless Spirit
36%inclusion101 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion100 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Ophiomancer
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
29%inclusion52 decks179 decks
26%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Carrion Feeder
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Enduring Courage
28%inclusion77 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Ironwill Forger
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
27%inclusion48 decks180 decks
22%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion74 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
26%inclusion58 decks225 decks
21%synergy
Agate Instigator
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Stadium Headliner
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Goldnight Commander
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Tactician
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Legion Warboss
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Mayhem Devil
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
53%inclusion147 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Boros Charm
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Inkshield
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Secure the Wastes
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
43%inclusion120 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Damn
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Song of Totentanz
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Austere Command
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Infantry Shield
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Blade of Selves
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
17%inclusion46 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Dolmen Gate
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Windcrag Siege
55%inclusion152 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Warleader's Call
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Within Range
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
35%synergy
Divine Visitation
41%inclusion115 decks278 decks
37%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
28%inclusion79 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Anointed Procession
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Thunder of Unity
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
10%inclusion19 decks198 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Legion's Landing
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Legion Loyalty
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Rabble Rousing
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-12%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
0%synergy
War Effort
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Martyr's Cause
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
46%inclusion129 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion165 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
55%inclusion152 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
53%inclusion146 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Castle Embereth
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
26%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
-13%synergy
High Market
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Great Arashin City
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion246 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion245 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
63%inclusion176 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion169 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion117 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
-22%synergy
Rakdos Signet
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-23%synergy
Boros Signet
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion276 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion271 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion271 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion265 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
80%inclusion222 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion213 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
76%inclusion211 decks278 decks
25%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
76%inclusion211 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion198 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Forge
71%inclusion198 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Caves of Koilos
71%inclusion197 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Nomad Outpost
67%inclusion185 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
60%inclusion166 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Heath
56%inclusion156 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
56%inclusion155 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Blood Crypt
51%inclusion143 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Shattered Landscape
47%inclusion132 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Savai Triome
44%inclusion121 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion118 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion113 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
40%inclusion110 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Luxury Suite
37%inclusion103 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Sundown Pass
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion73 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Canyon Slough
24%inclusion67 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion51 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion43 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Raucous Theater
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
-16%synergy
Graven Cairns
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-1%synergy