Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Cool but Rude
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Shellshock
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Casey Jones, Vigilante
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion201 decks240 decks
69%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
65%inclusion156 decks240 decks
62%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
73%inclusion174 decks240 decks
60%synergy
Desperate Ritual
71%inclusion171 decks240 decks
59%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
59%synergy
Overmaster
62%inclusion148 decks240 decks
57%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion142 decks240 decks
56%synergy
Seething Song
86%inclusion207 decks240 decks
56%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion162 decks240 decks
54%synergy
Reverberate
65%inclusion157 decks240 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
87%inclusion209 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Faithless Looting
75%inclusion179 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion176 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
73%inclusion176 decks240 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
73%inclusion174 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
67%inclusion161 decks240 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
61%inclusion147 decks240 decks
42%synergy
Grapeshot
61%inclusion147 decks240 decks
53%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
57%inclusion137 decks240 decks
51%synergy
Flare of Duplication
55%inclusion132 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion190 decks240 decks
43%synergy
Underworld Breach
60%inclusion144 decks240 decks
52%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion131 decks240 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
52%inclusion125 decks240 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion122 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
49%inclusion117 decks240 decks
45%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
47%inclusion63 decks134 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
45%inclusion107 decks240 decks
35%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
41%inclusion99 decks240 decks
24%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
31%inclusion75 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Coruscation Mage
31%inclusion74 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion74 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion68 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion63 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion59 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion17 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion31 decks231 decks
11%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Firebending Student
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Grinning Ignus
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Party Thrasher
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion130 decks240 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion129 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion128 decks240 decks
49%synergy
Demand Answers
52%inclusion124 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion113 decks240 decks
29%synergy
Expedite
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
36%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion107 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion103 decks240 decks
40%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
41%inclusion99 decks239 decks
14%synergy
Fury Storm
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
40%synergy
Invoke Calamity
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
37%synergy
Big Score
40%inclusion97 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
37%inclusion89 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Crimson Wisps
36%inclusion87 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
32%inclusion77 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Dual Strike
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion72 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Redirect Lightning
26%inclusion36 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Might of the Meek
25%inclusion59 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Fork
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
22%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Comet Storm
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Lava Dart
17%inclusion40 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Temper
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Commune with Lava
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Ricochet Trap
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Electric Revelation
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.0%inclusion11 decks184 decks
3%synergy
Pyrokinesis
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
48%inclusion116 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion108 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Flame
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
31%synergy
Strike It Rich
40%inclusion96 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Crackle with Power
38%inclusion90 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Bonus Round
35%inclusion83 decks240 decks
33%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
28%inclusion59 decks209 decks
25%synergy
Light Up the Stage
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion61 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion61 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Crash Through
25%inclusion60 decks240 decks
19%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Shattering Spree
22%inclusion53 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion50 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Warlord's Fury
20%inclusion48 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Tactics
20%inclusion47 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Change of Fortune
18%inclusion44 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion43 decks239 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Promise
15%inclusion36 decks240 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion33 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Anger
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Doublecast
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion25 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Ignite the Future
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Impolite Entrance
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
8%synergy
End the Festivities
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.5%inclusion18 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-6%synergy
Rile
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Ground Rift
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Magmatic Insight
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion94 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
38%inclusion90 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion76 decks232 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion62 decks240 decks
-14%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion32 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Bag of Holding
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Twinning Staff
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion10 decks180 decks
-18%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
54%inclusion129 decks240 decks
49%synergy
Blood Moon
40%inclusion97 decks240 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion84 decks240 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion70 decks240 decks
25%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion31 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
11%inclusion27 decks240 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.4%inclusion13 decks239 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion29 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Jaya Ballard
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
35%inclusion84 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
34%inclusion82 decks240 decks
11%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion57 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion41 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion37 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion34 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion30 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion24 decks240 decks
-4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Mines of Moria
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion12 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion208 decks240 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion165 decks240 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
28%inclusion66 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion49 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion46 decks240 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion43 decks240 decks
-15%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
18%inclusion42 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Mirror
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
-7%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion38 decks240 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.8%inclusion21 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.1%inclusion17 decks240 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion16 decks240 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.4%inclusion13 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion226 decks240 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
46%inclusion110 decks240 decks
34%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion93 decks240 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion64 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion55 decks240 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion54 decks240 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion51 decks240 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion26 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion23 decks240 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.2%inclusion22 decks240 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.3%inclusion20 decks240 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion15 decks240 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion14 decks240 decks
3%synergy