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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stoneforge Mystic
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
95%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
88%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
88%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
85%synergy
Buster Sword
92%inclusion57 decks62 decks
84%synergy
Colossus Hammer
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
81%inclusion54 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Esper Sentinel
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Deflecting Swat
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
67%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Shadowspear
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Forge Anew
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Aggravated Assault
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
80%synergy
Teferi's Protection
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
62%synergy
Worldly Tutor
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
49%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Tifa, Martial Artist
58%inclusion37 decks64 decks
48%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
53%inclusion33 decks62 decks
43%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
48%inclusion30 decks62 decks
40%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Delighted Halfling
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
39%inclusion24 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion23 decks62 decks
33%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Professor Hojo
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
15%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
18%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Combat Celebrant
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Tifa Lockhart
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Dispatch
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Clever Concealment
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Inventory Management
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
17%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Final Fortune
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-22%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Full Throttle
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
-31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Devastation
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-28%synergy
Cultivate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-39%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Unfinished Business
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
56%synergy
Helm of the Host
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion34 decks67 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
48%inclusion32 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Sunforger
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Embercleave
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Nettlecyst
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Genji Glove
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Axe
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Ultima Weapon
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Annie Joins Up
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-9%synergy
Super State
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-3%synergy
All That Glitters
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
53%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
74%synergy
Lotus Petal
42%inclusion28 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
33%synergy
The Aetherspark
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Summoning Materia
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Mantle
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Foundry
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Wooded Foothills
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Stomping Ground
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
46%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Taiga
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Savannah
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Plateau
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Forest
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
-15%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
-17%synergy
Spectator Seating
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
34%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
50%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
-10%synergy
Spire of Industry
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion27 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion13 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Rootbound Crag
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-23%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Commercial District
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Thornspire Verge
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Jungle Shrine
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-44%synergy
Rugged Prairie
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-26%synergy
Karplusan Forest
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-8%synergy