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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
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
90%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion86 decks93 decks
86%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
81%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
80%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
74%synergy
Forge Anew
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
74%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion72 decks88 decks
73%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
75%inclusion70 decks93 decks
68%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Conqueror's Flail
71%inclusion66 decks93 decks
65%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion62 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
57%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
61%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Lore
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Open the Armory
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion43 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Worldly Tutor
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
47%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Professor Hojo
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
40%synergy
Delighted Halfling
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Zack Fair
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Amy Rose
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Freya Crescent
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Helitrooper
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Combat Celebrant
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Inventory Management
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Clever Concealment
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Dispatch
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-19%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
-15%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Three Visits
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
-11%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Unfinished Business
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Decimate
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Helm of the Host
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Champion's Helm
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Genji Glove
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
40%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion40 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
42%inclusion39 decks93 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
32%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Sunforger
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Darksteel Plate
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Hero's Blade
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Ultima Weapon
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Nettlecyst
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Doc Ock's Tentacles
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.6%inclusion7 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Aggravated Assault
55%inclusion51 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Annie Joins Up
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Strong Back
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-22%synergy
Windcrag Siege
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion84 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Summoning Materia
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
16%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion92 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion91 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion91 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
81%inclusion75 decks93 decks
41%synergy
Stomping Ground
77%inclusion72 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion64 decks93 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
60%inclusion56 decks93 decks
30%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Brushland
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
32%synergy
Rootbound Crag
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
51%inclusion47 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Spire Garden
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
23%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Spire of Industry
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
-9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Jungle Shrine
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-19%synergy
Cinder Glade
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Taiga
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Fortified Village
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Game Trail
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Thornspire Verge
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Mossfire Valley
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Grove
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
5%synergy