Balthier and Fran (Commander) - Upgraded

Bennie Smith
Dec 8, 2025
10 Overlooked Commanders from 2025
With almost 500 new cards that can be your commander released in 2025, it's easy to overlook some. Bennie's here with some great picks.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
N'Yami-Class Mother Ship
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
The Thanos-Copter
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Dependable Quinjet
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Vibranium Mining Mech
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Intrepid Ace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Lumbering Worldwagon
92%inclusion159 decks172 decks
91%synergy
Thunderous Velocipede
90%inclusion154 decks172 decks
88%synergy
Smuggler's Copter
86%inclusion148 decks172 decks
85%synergy
The Regalia
88%inclusion147 decks168 decks
85%synergy
Weatherlight
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
84%synergy
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
85%inclusion146 decks172 decks
83%synergy
Rocketeer Boostbuggy
83%inclusion143 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Oviya, Automech Artisan
84%inclusion145 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
83%inclusion142 decks172 decks
82%synergy
Mech Hangar
80%inclusion138 decks172 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Esika's Chariot
81%inclusion139 decks172 decks
75%synergy
Intrepid Stablemaster
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
76%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
74%synergy
Hoard Hauler
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
74%inclusion128 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Reaver Titan
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
72%synergy
Thunderhawk Gunship
72%inclusion123 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Reckoner Bankbuster
72%inclusion123 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Blasphemous Act
69%inclusion119 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Foundry Inspector
66%inclusion114 decks172 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Bello, Bard of the Brambles
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
60%synergy
Speedway Fanatic
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
58%synergy
House Cartographer
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
54%synergy
Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Llanowar Elves
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Ohran Frostfang
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Canoptek Spyder
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
43%synergy
Reckless Velocitaur
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Dynamite Diver
41%inclusion71 decks172 decks
41%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Mystic
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
30%inclusion43 decks145 decks
29%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Blaster, Combat DJ
29%inclusion50 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Cryptothrall
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Daretti, Rocketeer Engineer
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Cybermen Squadron
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Cyberman Patrol
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Redshift, Rocketeer Chief
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Pyrewood Gearhulk
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Topiary Stomper
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Spider Manifestation
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Halana and Alena, Partners
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Chief of the Foundry
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Prompto Argentum
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
11%synergy
Krang, Utrom Warlord
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Combat Celebrant
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Racer
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Reclamation Sage
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Cactusfolk Sureshot
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Delighted Halfling
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Dragonborn Champion
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Tannuk, Steadfast Second
6.8%inclusion10 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Welder
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Wandertale Mentor
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Defend the Rider
66%inclusion114 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Beast Within
65%inclusion111 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
60%inclusion104 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Road Rage
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Run Over
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Obscuring Haze
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Push the Limit
56%inclusion96 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Cultivate
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Start Your Engines
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Three Visits
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Decimate
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Reckless Crew
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Commune with Beavers
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Hull Breach
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Delete
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mighty Servant of Leuk-o
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Cybership
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
58%synergy
Rolling Hamsphere
55%inclusion94 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Guidelight Matrix
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
50%synergy
Surgehacker Mech
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
49%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
44%synergy
Spire Mechcycle
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Mechtitan Core
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Earthrumbler
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Midnight Crusader Shuttle
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Adventurer's Airship
34%inclusion57 decks167 decks
34%synergy
RMS Titanic
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Knight Paladin
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Unlicensed Hearse
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Mole Module
24%inclusion17 decks70 decks
24%synergy
Hedge Shredder
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Smuggler's Buggy
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Untethered Express
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Mizzium Tank
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Gastal Thrillroller
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Goliath Truck
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion18 decks168 decks
6%synergy
Fleetwheel Cruiser
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
10%synergy
War Balloon
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Raiders' Karve
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Thundersteel Colossus
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Clamorous Ironclad
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Aradara Express
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mobile Garrison
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mobile Homestead
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Clown Car
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Consulate Dreadnought
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Burner Rocket
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Fantasticar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Dermotaxi
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Night Scythe
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unnatural Growth
51%inclusion87 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Siege Modification
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Aggravated Assault
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Pia's Revolution
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Rising of the Day
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Berserkers' Onslaught
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Quest for Renewal
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Bitter Work
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Sphere Grid
8.2%inclusion14 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-31%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Will
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Poetic Ingenuity
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Earth
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Daretti, Scrap Savant
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Wild Roads
72%inclusion123 decks172 decks
71%synergy
Rocky Roads
71%inclusion122 decks172 decks
70%synergy
Buried Ruin
59%inclusion102 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
44%inclusion76 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
42%inclusion72 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Tree of Tales
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Avishkar Raceway
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Raging Ravine
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Fomori Vault
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Woodland
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion150 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Veloheart Bike
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
40%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Gruul Signet
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Boommobile
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Herd Heirloom
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion172 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion172 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion163 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Rootbound Crag
83%inclusion142 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Rockfall Vale
75%inclusion129 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Cinder Glade
75%inclusion129 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Stomping Ground
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Thornspire Verge
62%inclusion107 decks172 decks
38%synergy
Spire Garden
56%inclusion97 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Game Trail
47%inclusion81 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
38%inclusion66 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Commercial District
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Mossfire Valley
35%inclusion61 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Gruul Turf
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Stump Stomp
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Copperline Gorge
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Abandon
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Highlands
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Slagwoods Bridge
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Training Compound
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy