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
Hexing Squelcher
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Impolite Entrance
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lavaleaper
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
2.1%inclusion1 decks47 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
84%inclusion190 decks226 decks
69%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
64%inclusion145 decks226 decks
61%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
73%inclusion164 decks226 decks
60%synergy
Desperate Ritual
72%inclusion163 decks226 decks
60%synergy
Past in Flames
65%inclusion148 decks226 decks
59%synergy
Overmaster
62%inclusion139 decks226 decks
57%synergy
Seething Song
86%inclusion195 decks226 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
58%inclusion132 decks226 decks
55%synergy
Reverberate
67%inclusion152 decks226 decks
55%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
68%inclusion153 decks226 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
88%inclusion198 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
74%inclusion168 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion166 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion163 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
71%inclusion160 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
67%inclusion152 decks226 decks
50%synergy
Return the Favor
62%inclusion140 decks226 decks
43%synergy
Grapeshot
60%inclusion136 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
58%inclusion130 decks226 decks
52%synergy
Flare of Duplication
56%inclusion126 decks226 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
79%inclusion178 decks226 decks
42%synergy
Underworld Breach
59%inclusion133 decks226 decks
51%synergy
Gamble
55%inclusion125 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion53 decks226 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion46 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Urabrask
52%inclusion117 decks226 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
51%inclusion116 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
50%inclusion113 decks226 decks
46%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
46%inclusion54 decks118 decks
36%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion101 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
44%inclusion99 decks226 decks
34%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
41%inclusion93 decks226 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
32%inclusion73 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
31%inclusion70 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
30%inclusion68 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
29%inclusion66 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
27%inclusion61 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion58 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
23%inclusion53 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
22%inclusion49 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion45 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Firebrand Archer
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion29 decks217 decks
11%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Stormsplitter
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Grinning Ignus
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Party Thrasher
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Punk
6.7%inclusion9 decks134 decks
2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
5.3%inclusion12 decks225 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion122 decks226 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion122 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Reiterate
53%inclusion119 decks226 decks
48%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
52%inclusion118 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
51%inclusion115 decks226 decks
28%synergy
Pyroblast
48%inclusion108 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Expedite
47%inclusion106 decks226 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion102 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
44%inclusion100 decks226 decks
22%synergy
Display of Power
43%inclusion98 decks226 decks
41%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
42%inclusion94 decks225 decks
14%synergy
Fury Storm
40%inclusion91 decks226 decks
39%synergy
Invoke Calamity
39%inclusion89 decks226 decks
36%synergy
Big Score
39%inclusion89 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
38%inclusion85 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Crimson Wisps
36%inclusion82 decks226 decks
30%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
31%inclusion71 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Dual Strike
31%inclusion69 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Twinferno
30%inclusion68 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Fork
25%inclusion56 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Might of the Meek
24%inclusion55 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
23%inclusion53 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
23%inclusion29 decks124 decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
22%inclusion50 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Gut Shot
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Lava Dart
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Needle Drop
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Temper
16%inclusion36 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Fists of Flame
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Commune with Lava
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
8%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Ricochet Trap
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
5%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Final Fortune
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Electric Revelation
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.9%inclusion10 decks170 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
49%inclusion110 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion100 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
42%inclusion94 decks226 decks
35%synergy
Rite of Flame
39%inclusion89 decks226 decks
30%synergy
Crackle with Power
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Bonus Round
36%inclusion81 decks226 decks
34%synergy
Light Up the Stage
28%inclusion64 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion60 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
26%inclusion51 decks195 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Boltwave
26%inclusion58 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Crash Through
26%inclusion58 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Shattering Spree
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
20%synergy
Warlord's Fury
22%inclusion49 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Renegade Tactics
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Twinflame
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Change of Fortune
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion39 decks225 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Promise
15%inclusion34 decks226 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Ancestral Anger
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Rousing Refrain
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
14%inclusion31 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Doublecast
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Highway Robbery
12%inclusion26 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Relay
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
9%synergy
End the Festivities
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Shenanigans
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Rile
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Empty the Warrens
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Elemental Eruption
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Magmatic Insight
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.3%inclusion12 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Ground Rift
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion87 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
33%inclusion72 decks218 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion59 decks226 decks
-14%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion23 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Bag of Holding
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Twinning Staff
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-17%synergy
Helm of Awakening
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Doubling Cube
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
55%inclusion125 decks226 decks
51%synergy
Blood Moon
40%inclusion91 decks226 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Inscription
36%inclusion81 decks226 decks
29%synergy
Artist's Talent
29%inclusion66 decks226 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Powerbalance
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
11%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
12%inclusion27 decks226 decks
7%synergy
Dual Casting
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.8%inclusion13 decks225 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion28 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
34%inclusion77 decks226 decks
11%synergy
War Room
34%inclusion76 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
24%inclusion54 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion48 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion41 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion39 decks226 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
15%inclusion35 decks226 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion33 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Clinic
14%inclusion32 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion30 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Mines of Moria
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
6.2%inclusion14 decks226 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion197 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion156 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
27%inclusion62 decks226 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion44 decks226 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion43 decks226 decks
10%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
19%inclusion42 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion40 decks226 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion38 decks226 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion37 decks226 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion24 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.9%inclusion11 decks123 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.0%inclusion18 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.5%inclusion17 decks226 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
-8%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.3%inclusion12 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion212 decks226 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
45%inclusion101 decks226 decks
33%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion84 decks226 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion60 decks226 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion53 decks226 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion51 decks226 decks
13%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion47 decks226 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion25 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion22 decks226 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion20 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion19 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion15 decks226 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
3%synergy