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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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Hard-Won Jitte
2.4%inclusion4 decks166 decks
2%synergy
Dimension X
0.6%inclusion1 decks163 decks
0%synergy
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0.6%inclusion1 decks166 decks
0%synergy
Improvised Arsenal
0.5%inclusion1 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
0.5%inclusion1 decks212 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion457 decks466 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
91%inclusion423 decks466 decks
84%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
84%inclusion391 decks466 decks
78%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
83%inclusion384 decks460 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
83%inclusion379 decks459 decks
74%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
81%inclusion374 decks461 decks
72%synergy
Sword of the Animist
78%inclusion363 decks466 decks
70%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
79%inclusion363 decks460 decks
69%synergy
Forge Anew
71%inclusion332 decks466 decks
67%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
75%inclusion344 decks460 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion339 decks466 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion312 decks466 decks
29%synergy
Professor Hojo
64%inclusion296 decks460 decks
57%synergy
Champion's Helm
64%inclusion296 decks466 decks
57%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
63%inclusion294 decks466 decks
58%synergy
Clever Concealment
62%inclusion290 decks466 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion290 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
62%inclusion286 decks460 decks
53%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion276 decks460 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion274 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion134 decks466 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion120 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion61 decks466 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion48 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion37 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.0%inclusion28 decks466 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
55%inclusion256 decks466 decks
51%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion234 decks466 decks
45%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
45%inclusion208 decks460 decks
41%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion202 decks466 decks
40%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
43%inclusion199 decks466 decks
38%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
41%inclusion190 decks460 decks
35%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
40%inclusion186 decks466 decks
37%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion181 decks460 decks
33%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
39%inclusion182 decks466 decks
31%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
39%inclusion179 decks460 decks
32%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion181 decks466 decks
17%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
37%inclusion172 decks460 decks
32%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
37%inclusion171 decks460 decks
33%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
36%inclusion164 decks460 decks
32%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
35%inclusion162 decks460 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
35%inclusion163 decks466 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
35%inclusion162 decks466 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion153 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion131 decks466 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion127 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion126 decks466 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion123 decks466 decks
24%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
26%inclusion122 decks466 decks
24%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
25%inclusion116 decks456 decks
23%synergy
Helitrooper
25%inclusion116 decks460 decks
21%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
24%inclusion110 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion80 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Amy Rose
17%inclusion73 decks433 decks
16%synergy
Bronze Guardian
16%inclusion74 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
16%inclusion74 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion70 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
15%inclusion70 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
15%inclusion69 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion66 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion65 decks460 decks
13%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
13%inclusion62 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion60 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion58 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
12%inclusion55 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion55 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion49 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
9.4%inclusion44 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
9.0%inclusion42 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
9.0%inclusion42 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
8.7%inclusion40 decks459 decks
8%synergy
Barret Wallace
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.9%inclusion37 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.9%inclusion37 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.7%inclusion36 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
7.2%inclusion33 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion241 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Dispatch
50%inclusion233 decks466 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion212 decks466 decks
-9%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
44%inclusion202 decks460 decks
38%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
42%inclusion194 decks460 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion177 decks466 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
35%inclusion164 decks466 decks
31%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion148 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
25%inclusion116 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
23%inclusion107 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion97 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion66 decks466 decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion53 decks466 decks
-15%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion49 decks466 decks
-21%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion44 decks456 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.3%inclusion42 decks454 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.2%inclusion43 decks466 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion39 decks466 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.8%inclusion27 decks466 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
55%inclusion257 decks466 decks
52%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion234 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion228 decks466 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion219 decks466 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
41%inclusion193 decks466 decks
27%synergy
Unfinished Business
35%inclusion164 decks466 decks
32%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion161 decks466 decks
-13%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion158 decks466 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion101 decks466 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion89 decks466 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion83 decks459 decks
16%synergy
Decimate
16%inclusion73 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion69 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.2%inclusion43 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
8.9%inclusion41 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.6%inclusion40 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.5%inclusion20 decks306 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.4%inclusion30 decks466 decks
-21%synergy
Single Combat
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion264 decks466 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion250 decks466 decks
49%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
53%inclusion249 decks466 decks
49%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion245 decks466 decks
49%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
50%inclusion234 decks466 decks
45%synergy
Darksteel Plate
49%inclusion230 decks466 decks
45%synergy
Genji Glove
49%inclusion221 decks454 decks
44%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
45%inclusion210 decks466 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion206 decks466 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion198 decks466 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion190 decks466 decks
37%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion184 decks466 decks
36%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
39%inclusion181 decks460 decks
33%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
37%inclusion174 decks466 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion144 decks466 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion141 decks460 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion139 decks466 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion133 decks466 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion128 decks466 decks
25%synergy
Helm of the Host
26%inclusion122 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
26%inclusion119 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
24%inclusion114 decks466 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion114 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
21%inclusion99 decks466 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion99 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
21%inclusion98 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
20%inclusion95 decks466 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion91 decks466 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion89 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion88 decks466 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
17%inclusion81 decks464 decks
16%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion75 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion70 decks466 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion70 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
15%inclusion69 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion65 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
14%inclusion65 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion60 decks466 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
12%inclusion58 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion54 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Power Fist
12%inclusion54 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion49 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion49 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion48 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion48 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion45 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
9.4%inclusion43 decks459 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
9.1%inclusion42 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
29%inclusion137 decks466 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
24%inclusion110 decks466 decks
19%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion59 decks466 decks
-7%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion57 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion43 decks434 decks
9%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
49%inclusion230 decks466 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion228 decks466 decks
22%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
34%inclusion158 decks466 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
34%inclusion157 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion102 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion85 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion63 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion62 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
12%inclusion58 decks466 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion50 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion50 decks466 decks
-8%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion49 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.1%inclusion33 decks466 decks
-12%synergy
Axgard Armory
7.1%inclusion33 decks466 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.2%inclusion29 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion24 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion454 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion441 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Summoning Materia
32%inclusion147 decks460 decks
27%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion58 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion51 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion44 decks466 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion33 decks466 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.4%inclusion25 decks466 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
5.4%inclusion25 decks466 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion464 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion462 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion462 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion459 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
77%inclusion359 decks466 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion349 decks466 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion341 decks466 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion335 decks466 decks
49%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion333 decks466 decks
33%synergy
Brushland
69%inclusion320 decks466 decks
48%synergy
Spire of Industry
65%inclusion304 decks466 decks
60%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion291 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
60%inclusion281 decks466 decks
11%synergy
Jungle Shrine
60%inclusion279 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
56%inclusion262 decks466 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion259 decks466 decks
21%synergy
Sacred Foundry
53%inclusion247 decks466 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
53%inclusion246 decks466 decks
9%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
52%inclusion241 decks466 decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
50%inclusion234 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
46%inclusion215 decks466 decks
30%synergy
Fortified Village
45%inclusion209 decks466 decks
24%synergy
Game Trail
43%inclusion201 decks466 decks
23%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
41%inclusion193 decks466 decks
25%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
41%inclusion192 decks466 decks
33%synergy
Mossfire Valley
39%inclusion180 decks466 decks
25%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
38%inclusion175 decks466 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion167 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion154 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion145 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion144 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion142 decks466 decks
5%synergy
Spire Garden
29%inclusion133 decks466 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
28%inclusion131 decks466 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
27%inclusion128 decks466 decks
22%synergy
Radiant Grove
25%inclusion118 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
25%inclusion115 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Karplusan Forest
18%inclusion84 decks466 decks
1%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion75 decks466 decks
-8%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion75 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion75 decks466 decks
-6%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion69 decks466 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion64 decks466 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion62 decks466 decks
-1%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion61 decks466 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion60 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
12%inclusion58 decks466 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
7%synergy
Plateau
11%inclusion52 decks466 decks
1%synergy