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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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Hexing Squelcher
1.8%inclusion2 decks109 decks
-1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.0%inclusion1 decks102 decks
0%synergy
Abundant Countryside
0.9%inclusion1 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
0.9%inclusion1 decks109 decks
0%synergy
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justiciar
0.4%inclusion1 decks226 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Puresteel Paladin
98%inclusion366 decks375 decks
89%synergy
Colossus Hammer
92%inclusion344 decks375 decks
85%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
82%inclusion308 decks375 decks
77%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
84%inclusion309 decks369 decks
76%synergy
Buster Sword
82%inclusion303 decks368 decks
74%synergy
Sword of the Animist
80%inclusion299 decks375 decks
72%synergy
Tifa, Martial Artist
80%inclusion295 decks370 decks
70%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
77%inclusion283 decks369 decks
68%synergy
Red XIII, Proud Warrior
78%inclusion289 decks369 decks
68%synergy
Forge Anew
72%inclusion270 decks375 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Sram, Senior Edificer
73%inclusion275 decks375 decks
66%synergy
Nature's Lore
68%inclusion255 decks375 decks
30%synergy
Professor Hojo
66%inclusion242 decks369 decks
58%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion241 decks375 decks
60%synergy
Bugenhagen, Wise Elder
64%inclusion235 decks369 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion238 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
62%inclusion234 decks375 decks
54%synergy
Champion's Helm
62%inclusion234 decks375 decks
56%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
60%inclusion220 decks369 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
59%inclusion220 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion102 decks375 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion95 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Stoneforge Mystic
56%inclusion209 decks375 decks
52%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
50%inclusion188 decks375 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion174 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
46%inclusion168 decks369 decks
41%synergy
Vincent, Vengeful Atoner
44%inclusion162 decks369 decks
37%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
44%inclusion164 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
42%inclusion157 decks375 decks
39%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
41%inclusion150 decks369 decks
33%synergy
Zack Fair
39%inclusion145 decks369 decks
33%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
38%inclusion141 decks369 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
38%inclusion143 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Barret, Avalanche Leader
38%inclusion140 decks369 decks
32%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
37%inclusion137 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
36%inclusion132 decks369 decks
30%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
35%inclusion128 decks369 decks
31%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
34%inclusion127 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Birds of Paradise
32%inclusion119 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Bastion Protector
31%inclusion116 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
28%inclusion106 decks375 decks
16%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
28%inclusion106 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
28%inclusion106 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
28%inclusion104 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
27%inclusion103 decks375 decks
26%synergy
Helitrooper
24%inclusion90 decks369 decks
20%synergy
Aerith, Last Ancient
23%inclusion85 decks369 decks
19%synergy
Amy Rose
18%inclusion61 decks342 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion64 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion62 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Kodama of the West Tree
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
16%inclusion58 decks369 decks
14%synergy
Bronze Guardian
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
15%inclusion56 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
14%inclusion50 decks369 decks
12%synergy
Armory Automaton
13%inclusion49 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
13%inclusion48 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
12%inclusion46 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion36 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Vendor
7.4%inclusion27 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
7.2%inclusion27 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Barret Wallace
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
53%inclusion200 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Dispatch
49%inclusion184 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion169 decks375 decks
-10%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
45%inclusion165 decks369 decks
37%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
44%inclusion161 decks369 decks
38%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion141 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Inventory Management
37%inclusion138 decks375 decks
32%synergy
Boros Charm
30%inclusion114 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
24%inclusion90 decks369 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion77 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
-16%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion42 decks375 decks
-21%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion39 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
9.4%inclusion34 decks363 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.6%inclusion21 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
56%inclusion210 decks375 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
50%inclusion187 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
49%inclusion183 decks375 decks
40%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion176 decks375 decks
42%synergy
Austere Command
42%inclusion157 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Unfinished Business
37%inclusion138 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion137 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
34%inclusion127 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion80 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion66 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Harmonize
15%inclusion57 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Decimate
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
10%inclusion36 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
9.3%inclusion35 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
-20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.3%inclusion20 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Stump Stomp
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion203 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
54%inclusion203 decks375 decks
50%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
54%inclusion202 decks375 decks
50%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
53%inclusion200 decks375 decks
50%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
49%inclusion183 decks375 decks
44%synergy
Genji Glove
47%inclusion169 decks363 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion173 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Plate
46%inclusion172 decks375 decks
41%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
44%inclusion164 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion158 decks375 decks
38%synergy
Shadowspear
41%inclusion152 decks375 decks
37%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
40%inclusion148 decks369 decks
34%synergy
Hero's Blade
39%inclusion148 decks375 decks
36%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
38%inclusion142 decks375 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
31%inclusion115 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Ultima Weapon
31%inclusion113 decks369 decks
27%synergy
Embercleave
29%inclusion110 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
29%inclusion109 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
29%inclusion106 decks366 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
27%inclusion103 decks375 decks
25%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
25%inclusion93 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
25%inclusion92 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Nettlecyst
24%inclusion89 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
23%inclusion88 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion87 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion84 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
22%inclusion84 decks375 decks
21%synergy
Basilisk Collar
20%inclusion76 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
19%inclusion73 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
19%inclusion70 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion70 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
18%inclusion69 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
18%inclusion69 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
16%inclusion59 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion55 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Leyline Axe
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion47 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
11%inclusion43 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion39 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Dancer's Chakrams
10%inclusion38 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
10%inclusion37 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
29%inclusion110 decks375 decks
27%synergy
Aggravated Assault
23%inclusion88 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion50 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Annie Joins Up
13%inclusion49 decks375 decks
-6%synergy
Super State
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
7.3%inclusion27 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
50%inclusion186 decks375 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion186 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion125 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
33%inclusion122 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
20%inclusion75 decks369 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion74 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion57 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion53 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
-7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion38 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion30 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.7%inclusion29 decks375 decks
-11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion25 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion366 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion352 decks375 decks
19%synergy
Summoning Materia
33%inclusion121 decks369 decks
27%synergy
The Aetherspark
12%inclusion45 decks375 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Impulse
6.1%inclusion23 decks375 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.9%inclusion22 decks375 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.1%inclusion19 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion375 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion373 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion371 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion287 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion285 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
73%inclusion272 decks375 decks
35%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion271 decks375 decks
50%synergy
Rootbound Crag
71%inclusion268 decks375 decks
34%synergy
Brushland
69%inclusion258 decks375 decks
48%synergy
Spire of Industry
65%inclusion245 decks375 decks
61%synergy
Canopy Vista
62%inclusion234 decks375 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Glade
61%inclusion229 decks375 decks
12%synergy
Jungle Shrine
59%inclusion222 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
55%inclusion208 decks375 decks
45%synergy
Stomping Ground
55%inclusion205 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
54%inclusion201 decks375 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion199 decks375 decks
18%synergy
Fire-Lit Thicket
50%inclusion187 decks375 decks
43%synergy
Temple Garden
49%inclusion184 decks375 decks
7%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
44%inclusion166 decks375 decks
29%synergy
Fortified Village
44%inclusion164 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Game Trail
42%inclusion159 decks375 decks
22%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
40%inclusion149 decks375 decks
-1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
39%inclusion147 decks375 decks
31%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
39%inclusion146 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Mossfire Valley
37%inclusion138 decks375 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion135 decks375 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion124 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion118 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion118 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
30%inclusion112 decks375 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion109 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Spire Garden
28%inclusion104 decks375 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
26%inclusion96 decks375 decks
20%synergy
Radiant Grove
23%inclusion86 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Ridgeline
22%inclusion83 decks375 decks
17%synergy
Karplusan Forest
20%inclusion74 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion65 decks375 decks
-5%synergy
Rockfall Vale
16%inclusion61 decks375 decks
-8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
15%inclusion58 decks375 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion54 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion52 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion51 decks375 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion48 decks369 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
13%inclusion48 decks375 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
12%inclusion44 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
0%synergy
Lush Portico
11%inclusion40 decks375 decks
1%synergy