Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Optimized Storm

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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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Storm-Kiln Artist
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Grapeshot
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
69%synergy
Overmaster
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Desperate Ritual
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Urabrask
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Reverberate
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Seething Song
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Bolt
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Past in Flames
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Return the Favor
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Underworld Breach
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Guttersnipe
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Containment Construct
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
33%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Young Pyromancer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Moon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Firebending Student
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Surly Badgersaur
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Party Thrasher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Stormsplitter
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Grinning Ignus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flamebraider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Soulbright Seeker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Scar Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Brallin, Skyshark Rider
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bolt Bend
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Big Score
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Pyroblast
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Fury Storm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Flare of Duplication
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Valakut Awakening
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reiterate
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Display of Power
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Demand Answers
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Expedite
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
26%synergy
Fork
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Dual Strike
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Twinferno
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Crimson Wisps
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Gut Shot
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Might of the Meek
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Needle Drop
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Price of Progress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fists of Flame
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Lava Dart
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Temper
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Wild Ricochet
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Commune with Lava
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Opera Love Song
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mogg Salvage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ricochet Trap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Laughing Mad
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Salvaging
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Active Volcano
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Battle Hymn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Risk Factor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Strike It Rich
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Crackle with Power
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Bonus Round
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Crash Through
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Shattering Spree
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-25%synergy
Light Up the Stage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Change of Fortune
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Warlord's Fury
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Reckless Impulse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shenanigans
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Empty the Warrens
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Renegade Tactics
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Relay
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Burning Inquiry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Highway Robbery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Haze of Rage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Boltwave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Mark
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Irencrag Feat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ignite Memories
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Magmatic Insight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Elemental Eruption
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ground Rift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Anger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reforge the Soul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Twinning Staff
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Doubling Cube
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sentinel Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bag of Holding
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Blood Moon
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Artist's Talent
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Courage
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Festival of Embers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Lost in Memories
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Dual Casting
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Powerbalance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Repercussion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sandstone Needle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dwarven Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Homeward Path
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Valakut Awakening
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Sundering Eruption
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy