Combustion Man (Commander)

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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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Firebender Ascension
62%inclusion253 decks410 decks
56%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
52%inclusion213 decks410 decks
41%synergy
Redirect Lightning
51%inclusion211 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
43%inclusion178 decks410 decks
39%synergy
Fated Firepower
37%inclusion151 decks410 decks
33%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bulk Up
59%inclusion243 decks410 decks
53%synergy
Combat Celebrant
55%inclusion225 decks410 decks
48%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion210 decks410 decks
46%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
53%inclusion216 decks410 decks
46%synergy
Commander's Plate
55%inclusion227 decks410 decks
43%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion188 decks410 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion206 decks410 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
50%inclusion206 decks410 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
51%inclusion210 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Aggravated Assault
48%inclusion198 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion297 decks410 decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
68%inclusion277 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion230 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
55%inclusion225 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
51%inclusion210 decks410 decks
28%synergy
Bolt Bend
51%inclusion209 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion200 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
48%inclusion198 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
48%inclusion198 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Unleash Fury
48%inclusion196 decks410 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion125 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion66 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Twinflame Tyrant
45%inclusion183 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
44%inclusion182 decks410 decks
27%synergy
Roaming Throne
39%inclusion160 decks410 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion158 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
37%inclusion150 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Brass Squire
32%inclusion133 decks410 decks
28%synergy
Star Athlete
32%inclusion131 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
30%inclusion124 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Anger
29%inclusion120 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
28%inclusion114 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Iron Myr
25%inclusion103 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
23%inclusion89 decks392 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Courage
20%inclusion84 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion81 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
19%inclusion78 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
19%inclusion78 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion75 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Port Razer
18%inclusion75 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
18%inclusion74 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Fiendish Duo
17%inclusion69 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Archetype of Aggression
15%inclusion63 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
15%inclusion61 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion55 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Bloodthirster
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Fear of Missing Out
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Kratos, God of War
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask the Hidden
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Charger
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Brash Taunter
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
5%synergy
Akki Battle Squad
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.8%inclusion28 decks409 decks
6%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Delina, Wild Mage
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Vexing Devil
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion195 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion178 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion156 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion148 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
35%inclusion142 decks410 decks
28%synergy
Great Train Heist
33%inclusion136 decks410 decks
25%synergy
Demand Answers
32%inclusion132 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion125 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion122 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
30%inclusion121 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion101 decks410 decks
-11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion97 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
18%inclusion74 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
18%inclusion73 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Siege Smash
18%inclusion72 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion70 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion68 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion57 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Solstice Revelations
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Confrontation
12%inclusion48 decks409 decks
11%synergy
Brute Force
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Monstrous Rage
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
7%synergy
How to Start a Riot
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Combustion Technique
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Risk Factor
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Fists of Flame
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Overwhelming Victory
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
7%synergy
Titan's Strength
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Run Amok
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Price of Progress
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Reverberate
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Lesson
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Expedite
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Dreadmaw's Ire
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Molten Influence
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
45%inclusion185 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion179 decks410 decks
38%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
35%inclusion142 decks410 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion137 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
33%inclusion135 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
32%inclusion130 decks410 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Day
28%inclusion116 decks410 decks
24%synergy
Sozin's Comet
28%inclusion116 decks410 decks
22%synergy
Relentless Assault
27%inclusion109 decks410 decks
20%synergy
World at War
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Browbeat
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
10%inclusion40 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.0%inclusion33 decks410 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Fury of the Horde
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Boltwave
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Price of Freedom
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
43%inclusion177 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion167 decks410 decks
34%synergy
Strionic Resonator
40%inclusion162 decks410 decks
35%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion157 decks410 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
38%inclusion155 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
36%inclusion149 decks410 decks
32%synergy
Helm of the Host
36%inclusion147 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Champion's Helm
29%inclusion120 decks410 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
28%inclusion113 decks410 decks
24%synergy
Buster Sword
26%inclusion108 decks410 decks
22%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
26%inclusion108 decks410 decks
21%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
25%inclusion101 decks410 decks
22%synergy
Colossus Hammer
21%inclusion88 decks410 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion87 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
21%inclusion86 decks410 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion80 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
19%inclusion78 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion68 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion64 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
16%inclusion64 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion60 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion56 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Embercleave
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Chainsaw
12%inclusion51 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Dolmen Gate
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
10%inclusion39 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Ring of Valkas
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Twin Blades
5.1%inclusion21 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Emancipation
45%inclusion183 decks410 decks
28%synergy
City on Fire
44%inclusion179 decks410 decks
29%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
38%inclusion156 decks410 decks
31%synergy
Blood Moon
21%inclusion86 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Rising of the Day
20%inclusion83 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Claws of Valakut
20%inclusion80 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
20%inclusion80 decks410 decks
18%synergy
Tavern Brawler
19%inclusion76 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Smoke
17%inclusion69 decks410 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion52 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Mantle
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
4%synergy
The Legend of Roku
11%inclusion45 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
9.3%inclusion38 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Granite Grip
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Furnace of Rath
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Count on Luck
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion34 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Lost in Memories
6.6%inclusion26 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Combustion
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Zariel, Archduke of Avernus
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion231 decks410 decks
33%synergy
Arena of Glory
35%inclusion144 decks410 decks
16%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
35%inclusion144 decks410 decks
12%synergy
War Room
32%inclusion133 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion129 decks410 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion100 decks410 decks
12%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion88 decks410 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion75 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion50 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
12%inclusion48 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Castle Embereth
11%inclusion47 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion46 decks410 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion44 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion43 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion42 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion41 decks410 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion362 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion284 decks410 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion118 decks410 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion106 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion91 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion75 decks410 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion64 decks410 decks
-7%synergy
Heraldic Banner
14%inclusion58 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion53 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion49 decks410 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.3%inclusion30 decks410 decks
1%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion23 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.4%inclusion22 decks410 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion399 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion121 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion70 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
9.0%inclusion37 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion36 decks410 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion32 decks410 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion29 decks410 decks
-5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.8%inclusion28 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.3%inclusion26 decks410 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.9%inclusion24 decks410 decks
-4%synergy