Zurgo Stormrender (Commander) - Expensive 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
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fire Navy Trebuchet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sandbender Scavengers
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
87%inclusion145 decks166 decks
72%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
78%inclusion130 decks166 decks
66%synergy
Voice of Victory
81%inclusion134 decks166 decks
64%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
72%inclusion119 decks166 decks
64%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
66%inclusion110 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
70%inclusion116 decks166 decks
57%synergy
Skullclamp
86%inclusion142 decks166 decks
57%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
64%inclusion106 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Warren Soultrader
58%inclusion97 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
61%inclusion102 decks166 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion134 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
62%inclusion103 decks166 decks
49%synergy
Will of the Mardu
61%inclusion102 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion98 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Impact Tremors
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
57%inclusion95 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Warleader's Call
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion93 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
55%inclusion92 decks166 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
36%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
51%inclusion85 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
44%inclusion73 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
44%inclusion71 decks162 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Ocelot Pride
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
37%synergy
Bone-Cairn Butcher
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
35%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
37%inclusion61 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Agate Instigator
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
33%synergy
Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Teysa Karlov
36%inclusion59 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
31%inclusion30 decks96 decks
26%synergy
Goldlust Triad
31%inclusion51 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Courage
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Thalisse, Reverent Medium
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Ironwill Forger
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Carrion Feeder
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Stadium Headliner
21%inclusion34 decks162 decks
16%synergy
Ajani, Nacatl Pariah
20%inclusion33 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Skyknight Vanguard
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Ophiomancer
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
9%synergy
General Kreat, the Boltbringer
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Guide of Souls
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Grim Hireling
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Grand Crescendo
49%inclusion81 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
43%inclusion71 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion70 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion64 decks166 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Dispute
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Inkshield
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion34 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion25 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Call the Coppercoats
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Afterlife Insurance
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Doom
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-10%synergy
Terminate
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
42%inclusion69 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion22 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion21 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Song of Totentanz
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Forth Eorlingas!
11%inclusion18 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
-6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
10%inclusion16 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
54%inclusion90 decks166 decks
48%synergy
Infantry Shield
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion48 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Dolmen Gate
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Spawning Pit
17%inclusion28 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Blade of Selves
14%inclusion23 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
42%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
32%synergy
Anointed Procession
43%inclusion72 decks166 decks
30%synergy
Windcrag Siege
42%inclusion69 decks164 decks
24%synergy
Within Range
37%inclusion62 decks166 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
26%synergy
All-Out Assault
30%inclusion49 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Divine Visitation
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Bitterblossom
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
18%inclusion30 decks166 decks
13%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Thunder of Unity
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
10%inclusion17 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
9.0%inclusion15 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Legion's Landing
8.4%inclusion14 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion9 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Legion Loyalty
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
5%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Champions from Beyond
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Rabble Rousing
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Kaya, Geist Hunter
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
49%inclusion82 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
46%inclusion77 decks166 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion65 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
34%inclusion56 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion52 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Minas Tirith
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
22%inclusion36 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Castle Embereth
16%inclusion27 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion26 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
14%inclusion24 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion19 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.8%inclusion13 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Westvale Abbey
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-16%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.4%inclusion9 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion141 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion136 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion88 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion86 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
35%inclusion58 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion53 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
7.2%inclusion12 decks166 decks
-27%synergy
Boros Signet
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion164 decks166 decks
7%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion158 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion151 decks166 decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion149 decks166 decks
-5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
89%inclusion148 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Godless Shrine
89%inclusion148 decks166 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
88%inclusion146 decks166 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion142 decks166 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion135 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion135 decks166 decks
50%synergy
Vault of Champions
73%inclusion122 decks166 decks
40%synergy
Luxury Suite
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Spectator Seating
71%inclusion118 decks166 decks
39%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion117 decks166 decks
58%synergy
Plateau
67%inclusion112 decks166 decks
55%synergy
Scrubland
66%inclusion110 decks166 decks
54%synergy
Savai Triome
64%inclusion106 decks166 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion87 decks166 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
48%inclusion80 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion79 decks166 decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
47%inclusion78 decks166 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
46%inclusion76 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion68 decks166 decks
-8%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion66 decks166 decks
-11%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
38%inclusion63 decks166 decks
29%synergy
Elegant Parlor
36%inclusion60 decks166 decks
27%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
34%inclusion57 decks166 decks
24%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
33%inclusion55 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Raucous Theater
33%inclusion54 decks166 decks
23%synergy
Fetid Heath
30%inclusion50 decks166 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion47 decks166 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion46 decks166 decks
21%synergy
Nomad Outpost
27%inclusion45 decks166 decks
-31%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion44 decks166 decks
20%synergy
Blazemire Verge
26%inclusion43 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sundown Pass
25%inclusion42 decks166 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion41 decks166 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
14%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
24%inclusion40 decks166 decks
-2%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion39 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
23%inclusion38 decks166 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
22%inclusion37 decks166 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion35 decks166 decks
18%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion32 decks166 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
15%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
19%inclusion31 decks166 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
17%inclusion29 decks166 decks
9%synergy