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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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Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
87%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
84%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
86%inclusion92 decks107 decks
82%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion86 decks103 decks
76%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion85 decks102 decks
75%synergy
Forge Anew
79%inclusion85 decks107 decks
75%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
75%inclusion80 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Heroic Intervention
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
70%inclusion72 decks103 decks
61%synergy
Sword of the Animist
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
60%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
68%inclusion73 decks107 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
63%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
64%inclusion68 decks107 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
62%inclusion64 decks103 decks
52%synergy
Open the Armory
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
55%synergy
Nature's Lore
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Teferi's Protection
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
49%inclusion52 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
46%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
46%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Professor Hojo
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
29%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion32 decks103 decks
27%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
13%synergy
Zack Fair
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Freya Crescent
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Amy Rose
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Helitrooper
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Inventory Management
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-18%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Palm
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Final Showdown
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Three Visits
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Unfinished Business
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion13 decks102 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-19%synergy
Full Throttle
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
56%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
44%synergy
Champion's Helm
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
40%synergy
Genji Glove
46%inclusion46 decks101 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
38%synergy
Mithril Coat
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Sunforger
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
27%inclusion27 decks101 decks
24%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Plate
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Ultima Weapon
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Blade
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion11 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Fighter Class
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-23%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Inventors' Fair
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion106 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Summoning Materia
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion104 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Stomping Ground
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion64 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Spire Garden
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Battlefield Forge
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Rootbound Crag
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Spectator Seating
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Brushland
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Jungle Shrine
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Glade
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Plateau
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Thornspire Verge
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Hushwood Verge
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Game Trail
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Mossfire Valley
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rockfall Vale
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-11%synergy