Ashling, Flame Dancer (Commander) - Upgraded

Background image for The Best New Commanders of 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Impolite Entrance
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lavaleaper
3.9%inclusion2 decks51 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
82%inclusion228 decks278 decks
67%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
63%inclusion176 decks278 decks
57%synergy
Past in Flames
63%inclusion176 decks278 decks
56%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
70%inclusion194 decks278 decks
53%synergy
Reverberate
63%inclusion174 decks278 decks
50%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
53%inclusion146 decks278 decks
49%synergy
Urabrask
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
60%inclusion168 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Grapeshot
56%inclusion157 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Ruby Medallion
83%inclusion230 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
75%inclusion208 decks278 decks
45%synergy
Seething Song
72%inclusion201 decks278 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Warp
72%inclusion201 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion196 decks278 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
69%inclusion191 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Return the Favor
63%inclusion175 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion175 decks278 decks
48%synergy
Desperate Ritual
59%inclusion165 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
59%inclusion164 decks278 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion196 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Underworld Breach
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion91 decks278 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Electro, Assaulting Battery
54%inclusion73 decks134 decks
45%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
48%inclusion134 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
47%inclusion131 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Containment Construct
44%inclusion123 decks278 decks
40%synergy
Coruscation Mage
35%inclusion98 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Conspiracy Theorist
35%inclusion96 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion89 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
30%inclusion84 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion76 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
27%inclusion75 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
23%inclusion65 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Firebrand Archer
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Rodeo Pyromancers
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion59 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Firebending Student
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion35 decks273 decks
1%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion35 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
10%inclusion29 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Spellslinger
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Stormsplitter
9.4%inclusion26 decks277 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.3%inclusion21 decks226 decks
8%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.3%inclusion23 decks277 decks
-2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
Party Thrasher
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Punk
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Knollspine Dragon
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Vindictive Flamestoker
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Thrill of Possibility
54%inclusion151 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
51%inclusion141 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion140 decks278 decks
32%synergy
Big Score
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
44%inclusion122 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Display of Power
39%inclusion109 decks278 decks
37%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
39%inclusion107 decks275 decks
11%synergy
Reiterate
38%inclusion106 decks278 decks
34%synergy
Expedite
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
37%inclusion104 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
35%inclusion98 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Invoke Calamity
34%inclusion95 decks278 decks
30%synergy
Valakut Awakening
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
31%inclusion86 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion82 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion81 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Crimson Wisps
29%inclusion80 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Fury Storm
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Comet Storm
21%inclusion58 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ricochet
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Dual Strike
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Needle Drop
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Might of the Meek
17%inclusion46 decks277 decks
12%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Temper
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
14%inclusion39 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Lava Dart
13%inclusion37 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Fists of Flame
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
13%inclusion36 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Commune with Lava
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
8.7%inclusion24 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
8%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Electric Revelation
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.2%inclusion11 decks178 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Overmaster
52%inclusion144 decks278 decks
47%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion137 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion126 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Crackle with Power
43%inclusion119 decks278 decks
38%synergy
Light Up the Stage
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
21%synergy
Rite of Flame
32%inclusion90 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Strike It Rich
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
24%synergy
Bonus Round
30%inclusion83 decks278 decks
28%synergy
Boltwave
29%inclusion78 decks273 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion74 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
27%inclusion60 decks226 decks
23%synergy
Renegade Tactics
26%inclusion71 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Impulse
25%inclusion70 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
25%inclusion69 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Crash Through
24%inclusion68 decks278 decks
18%synergy
Grab the Prize
23%inclusion63 decks275 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
21%inclusion57 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Warlord's Fury
19%inclusion54 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Shattering Spree
19%inclusion52 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Rousing Refrain
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Change of Fortune
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Reforge the Soul
16%inclusion45 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
13%synergy
Ancestral Anger
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Ignite the Future
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Sozin's Comet
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Promise
12%inclusion34 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Highway Robbery
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Doublecast
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Relay
9.4%inclusion26 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Rile
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Elemental Eruption
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion23 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Apex of Power
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.2%inclusion13 decks180 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Zenith Festival
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Basilisk Collar
40%inclusion111 decks278 decks
29%synergy
Monument to Endurance
39%inclusion104 decks265 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion99 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion87 decks278 decks
-9%synergy
Primal Amulet
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion22 decks187 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion28 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Twinning Staff
9.0%inclusion25 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Bag of Holding
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Cube
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Braid of Fire
49%inclusion135 decks278 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
38%inclusion105 decks278 decks
31%synergy
Artist's Talent
34%inclusion94 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion62 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Repercussion
22%inclusion60 decks278 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion55 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Powerbalance
18%inclusion50 decks278 decks
10%synergy
Virtue of Courage
16%inclusion44 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Fated Firepower
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion31 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.4%inclusion23 decks273 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
The Legend of Roku
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Festival of Embers
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Dual Casting
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Exploration
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
17%synergy
Jaya Ballard
7.2%inclusion20 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
War Room
49%inclusion136 decks278 decks
19%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
35%inclusion97 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
32%inclusion31 decks96 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion66 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
23%inclusion64 decks278 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
23%inclusion63 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
20%inclusion37 decks187 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion42 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion41 decks278 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
14%inclusion38 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.9%inclusion22 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
0%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.8%inclusion19 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
1%synergy
Dwarven Mine
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
-4%synergy
Sandstone Needle
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion226 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion184 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
33%inclusion92 decks278 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion56 decks278 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion53 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion49 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion48 decks278 decks
-8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion47 decks278 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion40 decks278 decks
3%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
12%inclusion33 decks278 decks
11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion32 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion27 decks278 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.6%inclusion21 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
-7%synergy
Caged Sun
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion258 decks278 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
48%inclusion134 decks278 decks
36%synergy
Valakut Awakening
34%inclusion94 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion85 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
28%inclusion78 decks278 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
27%inclusion74 decks278 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion30 decks278 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
8.6%inclusion24 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.1%inclusion17 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.8%inclusion16 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.4%inclusion15 decks278 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.0%inclusion14 decks278 decks
1%synergy