Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Barnabas Tharmr (Commander)

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Nick Price
Dec 24, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Nonlegendary Commander Cards in 2025
We can't end the year without a bunch of top 10 lists! So here's our list of the 10 most played new, nonlegendary Commander cards of 2025.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold, the Historian
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Stoneforge Mystic
61%inclusion324 decks532 decks
57%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
60%inclusion320 decks532 decks
56%synergy
Colossus Hammer
60%inclusion320 decks532 decks
55%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion322 decks532 decks
54%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
52%inclusion279 decks532 decks
51%synergy
The Reality Chip
51%inclusion273 decks532 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion276 decks532 decks
46%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion255 decks532 decks
43%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
48%inclusion253 decks532 decks
43%synergy
Helm of the Host
46%inclusion246 decks532 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion373 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Esper Sentinel
53%inclusion280 decks532 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion241 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Fighter Class
45%inclusion238 decks532 decks
41%synergy
Sunforger
43%inclusion230 decks532 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion228 decks532 decks
-6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
42%inclusion225 decks532 decks
36%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
42%inclusion222 decks532 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
41%inclusion220 decks532 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion218 decks532 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion237 decks532 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion200 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion188 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion172 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion170 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion140 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion139 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion130 decks532 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion124 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion124 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion215 decks532 decks
38%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
37%inclusion93 decks249 decks
35%synergy
Lizard Blades
31%inclusion167 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
30%inclusion158 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
28%inclusion151 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Lion Sash
27%inclusion142 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion118 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
21%inclusion112 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
20%inclusion106 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion103 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
19%inclusion101 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion99 decks522 decks
16%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
18%inclusion98 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion97 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion81 decks449 decks
11%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
18%inclusion95 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
17%inclusion92 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
15%inclusion78 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
15%inclusion78 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
14%inclusion76 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion76 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
14%inclusion74 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion14 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion73 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion68 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion34 decks281 decks
8%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
12%inclusion63 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion49 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
11%inclusion59 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Engineer
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Retainers
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
9.1%inclusion38 decks419 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Foundry Inspector
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Sun Titan
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion214 decks532 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion213 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion201 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
37%inclusion195 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion170 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion158 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion148 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion131 decks532 decks
-11%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion122 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion117 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
21%inclusion110 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion106 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
19%inclusion103 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion101 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion85 decks449 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion84 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion97 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Intuition
17%inclusion92 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Dispatch
17%inclusion90 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
17%inclusion89 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion87 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion87 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion61 decks522 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
12%inclusion62 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion62 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion51 decks493 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion54 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion53 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Negate
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Final Fortune
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Delay
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Counterflux
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion38 decks446 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
-12%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
-5%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Take the Bait
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.7%inclusion28 decks420 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion109 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion107 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion57 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion51 decks532 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
-6%synergy
Anchor to Reality
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.6%inclusion30 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.6%inclusion25 decks449 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
41%inclusion217 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
39%inclusion207 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
36%inclusion192 decks532 decks
34%synergy
The Key to the Vault
36%inclusion176 decks493 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
34%inclusion183 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
34%inclusion182 decks532 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion173 decks532 decks
30%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
30%inclusion162 decks532 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
27%inclusion145 decks532 decks
27%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
27%inclusion141 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion140 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion131 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
22%inclusion54 decks243 decks
19%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
22%inclusion118 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion86 decks430 decks
14%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion64 decks322 decks
18%synergy
Argentum Armor
19%inclusion103 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Leyline Axe
19%inclusion69 decks363 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
18%inclusion98 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
18%inclusion93 decks518 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion92 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion92 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion91 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Genji Glove
16%inclusion38 decks231 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion86 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
16%inclusion85 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion85 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion84 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Assault Suit
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Strength-Testing Hammer
13%inclusion70 decks532 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
12%inclusion66 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion65 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
12%inclusion33 decks273 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
11%inclusion58 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Batterskull
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion44 decks429 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion52 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion52 decks532 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.4%inclusion49 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion50 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.2%inclusion49 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.1%inclusion39 decks430 decks
6%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
9.0%inclusion44 decks490 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion199 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion197 decks532 decks
32%synergy
Forge Anew
33%inclusion174 decks532 decks
29%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
18%inclusion97 decks532 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion93 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion81 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Blind Obedience
11%inclusion60 decks532 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion52 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Shiny Impetus
8.6%inclusion46 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.5%inclusion40 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
7.3%inclusion39 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.0%inclusion37 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.8%inclusion36 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Aggravated Assault
6.4%inclusion34 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Storm the Vault
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion29 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Combat Research
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Psychic Impetus
5.3%inclusion28 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion22 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lukka, Coppercoat Outcast
8.3%inclusion44 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion223 decks532 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion201 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion120 decks532 decks
15%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion110 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Axgard Armory
15%inclusion81 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion80 decks532 decks
-19%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion75 decks532 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion68 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
12%inclusion51 decks443 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Den
11%inclusion59 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Great Furnace
11%inclusion57 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion55 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.9%inclusion42 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.1%inclusion38 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.8%inclusion19 decks279 decks
-1%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
6.0%inclusion32 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion25 decks443 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion484 decks532 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion447 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion268 decks532 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
49%inclusion261 decks532 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion243 decks532 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion237 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion163 decks532 decks
25%synergy
Boros Signet
27%inclusion142 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion130 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion129 decks532 decks
-8%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion123 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
22%inclusion116 decks532 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion109 decks532 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion66 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
10%synergy
The Aetherspark
10%inclusion32 decks323 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion48 decks532 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion47 decks532 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.5%inclusion45 decks532 decks
7%synergy
The Irencrag
8.1%inclusion43 decks532 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion492 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Island
83%inclusion441 decks532 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion437 decks532 decks
-13%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion414 decks532 decks
-17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion351 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion343 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
62%inclusion329 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
61%inclusion326 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion288 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion287 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion282 decks532 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
51%inclusion272 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion266 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Spectator Seating
46%inclusion245 decks532 decks
16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
41%inclusion217 decks532 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion203 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Spire of Industry
38%inclusion200 decks532 decks
24%synergy
Raugrin Triome
37%inclusion199 decks532 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion197 decks532 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion165 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
30%inclusion162 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion161 decks532 decks
-20%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion160 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion160 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion156 decks532 decks
-25%synergy
Windswept Heath
29%inclusion154 decks532 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion154 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion152 decks532 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
28%inclusion150 decks532 decks
-24%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion147 decks532 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion141 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion141 decks532 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Monastery
26%inclusion140 decks532 decks
-33%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion134 decks532 decks
19%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion124 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion118 decks532 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
22%inclusion115 decks532 decks
-18%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion109 decks532 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion105 decks532 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion85 decks449 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
19%inclusion84 decks448 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion81 decks449 decks
11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
15%inclusion79 decks532 decks
-7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion75 decks532 decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion72 decks532 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion67 decks532 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion64 decks532 decks
6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
12%inclusion53 decks443 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion61 decks532 decks
-12%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion56 decks532 decks
1%synergy