Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Budget 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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Canyon Crawler
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Water Tribe Captain
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gather the White Lotus
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Will of the Mardu
92%inclusion152 decks166 decks
81%synergy
Grand Crescendo
86%inclusion142 decks166 decks
80%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
80%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
78%synergy
Within Range
87%inclusion144 decks166 decks
77%synergy
Infantry Shield
87%inclusion144 decks166 decks
77%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
89%inclusion148 decks166 decks
73%synergy
Divine Visitation
78%inclusion129 decks166 decks
73%synergy
Selfless Spirit
79%inclusion131 decks166 decks
73%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
86%inclusion142 decks166 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
89%inclusion147 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion137 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Deadly Dispute
81%inclusion135 decks166 decks
59%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
80%inclusion132 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
77%inclusion128 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
76%inclusion126 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
61%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
70%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
72%inclusion120 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Viscera Seer
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Ironwill Forger
69%inclusion114 decks166 decks
62%synergy
Goldlust Triad
68%inclusion113 decks166 decks
60%synergy
Goldnight Commander
66%inclusion109 decks166 decks
63%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
61%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
62%inclusion103 decks166 decks
56%synergy
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Legion Warboss
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Ophiomancer
54%inclusion89 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
51%inclusion84 decks164 decks
37%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
46%synergy
Twilight Drover
48%inclusion80 decks166 decks
47%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Sun Titan
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Angel of Invention
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Chittering Witch
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
34%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Aron, Benalia's Ruin
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Mindblade Render
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Voice of Victory
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Hardened Tactician
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Bone Devourer
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Teysa Karlov
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Siege-Gang Commander
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Stadium Headliner
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
18%synergy
Emeria Angel
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Beetleback Chief
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Enduring Courage
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
13%inclusion22 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
13%inclusion21 decks164 decks
11%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Bitter Triumph
58%inclusion96 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Abrade
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
-15%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
26%synergy
Secure the Wastes
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Frontline Rush
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-24%synergy
Crackling Doom
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Generous Gift
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Coordinated Maneuver
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Tempt with Vengeance
69%inclusion115 decks166 decks
67%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
65%inclusion108 decks166 decks
59%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
46%synergy
Lingering Souls
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
-16%synergy
Shadow Summoning
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Release the Dogs
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Worthy Cost
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Damn
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-9%synergy
Martial Coup
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Feed the Swarm
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Indulge // Excess
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blade of Selves
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Mardu Monument
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-23%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Tocasia's Welcome
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Impact Tremors
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Windcrag Siege
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Legion Loyalty
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
36%synergy
All-Out Assault
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Insignia
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Thunder of Unity
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Warleader's Call
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
5%synergy
War Effort
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Assemble the Legion
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Intangible Virtue
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Smile at Death
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
86%inclusion143 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
80%inclusion133 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Castle Embereth
75%inclusion124 decks166 decks
71%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
74%inclusion123 decks166 decks
64%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
64%inclusion107 decks166 decks
59%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion158 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion157 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
75%inclusion125 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
73%inclusion122 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
72%inclusion120 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Signet
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-21%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-26%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-25%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion166 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion166 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion166 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
98%inclusion163 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion162 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
96%inclusion159 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Nomad Outpost
95%inclusion158 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
93%inclusion155 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Fetid Heath
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
72%synergy
Battlefield Forge
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
52%synergy
Exotic Orchard
90%inclusion150 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Caves of Koilos
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
88%inclusion146 decks166 decks
65%synergy
Path of Ancestry
85%inclusion141 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Shattered Landscape
85%inclusion141 decks166 decks
65%synergy
Temple of Triumph
72%inclusion119 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Temple of Silence
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Canyon Slough
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
63%inclusion105 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-19%synergy
Tainted Field
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Tainted Peak
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
3%synergy