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Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
-4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
3.2%inclusion3 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Boneclub Berserker
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Cool but Rude
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Raphael, Tag Team Tough
1.5%inclusion8 decks544 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Firebender Ascension
62%inclusion335 decks544 decks
57%synergy
Bulk Up
57%inclusion312 decks544 decks
51%synergy
Combat Celebrant
55%inclusion297 decks544 decks
47%synergy
Genji Glove
48%inclusion259 decks544 decks
44%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
49%inclusion268 decks544 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
50%inclusion274 decks544 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
51%inclusion276 decks544 decks
43%synergy
Commander's Plate
54%inclusion294 decks544 decks
42%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
51%inclusion279 decks544 decks
40%synergy
Unleash Fury
48%inclusion259 decks544 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion391 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
67%inclusion363 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion307 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion299 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
51%inclusion278 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion272 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Redirect Lightning
50%inclusion272 decks544 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion270 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Bolt Bend
48%inclusion263 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion262 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion171 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
47%inclusion256 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
44%inclusion240 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
43%inclusion235 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
43%inclusion234 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion204 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Roaming Throne
37%inclusion200 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
37%inclusion200 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Brass Squire
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Star Athlete
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Anger
31%inclusion169 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
30%inclusion164 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Iron Myr
25%inclusion135 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion121 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
22%inclusion115 decks526 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Courage
20%inclusion107 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
19%inclusion104 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Silent Arbiter
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Fiendish Duo
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
17%inclusion90 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Firebending Student
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
13%inclusion69 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Punk
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirster
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Kratos, God of War
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Hellkite Charger
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
7.6%inclusion41 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Sages
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.4%inclusion35 decks543 decks
5%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Untimely Malfunction
46%inclusion251 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion242 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion235 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
37%inclusion202 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion202 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
35%inclusion188 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Great Train Heist
32%inclusion172 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
31%inclusion171 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
31%inclusion167 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion148 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion136 decks544 decks
-10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Siege Smash
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Magnetic Theft
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Solstice Revelations
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
12%inclusion64 decks543 decks
11%synergy
How to Start a Riot
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Risk Factor
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Combustion Technique
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Monstrous Rage
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Brute Force
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Firebending Lesson
8.9%inclusion45 decks507 decks
7%synergy
Run Amok
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
7.9%inclusion43 decks543 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Price of Progress
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Titan's Strength
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Expedite
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Molten Influence
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
46%inclusion249 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Full Throttle
42%inclusion228 decks544 decks
36%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
36%inclusion198 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
34%inclusion187 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Overpowering Attack
32%inclusion175 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Sozin's Comet
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion150 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Relentless Assault
26%inclusion140 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Browbeat
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
9%synergy
World at War
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Freedom
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Boltwave
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
42%inclusion228 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion217 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Shadowspear
39%inclusion211 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
38%inclusion207 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Strionic Resonator
38%inclusion206 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
37%inclusion201 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
35%inclusion192 decks544 decks
31%synergy
Champion's Helm
30%inclusion164 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
27%inclusion145 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion134 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
23%inclusion127 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Colossus Hammer
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
22%inclusion118 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
20%inclusion110 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion104 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
16%inclusion86 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Valkas
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Nettlecyst
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Fiendlash
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Twin Blades
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Sword
5.1%inclusion27 decks526 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
46%inclusion252 decks544 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
46%inclusion249 decks544 decks
29%synergy
City on Fire
42%inclusion229 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Fated Firepower
39%inclusion210 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
37%inclusion202 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion109 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Claws of Valakut
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Tavern Brawler
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Smoke
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion69 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Roku
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Count on Luck
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Granite Grip
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Furnace of Rath
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lost in Memories
5.7%inclusion30 decks526 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion301 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
34%inclusion185 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
33%inclusion180 decks544 decks
13%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion173 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion129 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion478 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion375 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion153 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion141 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion111 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion528 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion156 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
3%synergy