Eshki Dragonclaw (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Rain-Slicked Copse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Scalding Viper
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Songcrafter Mage
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Elusive Otter
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Questing Druid
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Dragonclaw Strike
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battlecrier
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Anarchomancer
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Rosethorn Acolyte
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Eternal Witness
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Picnic Ruiner
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Reinforced Ronin
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Bramble Familiar
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Sagu Wildling
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Tempest Hart
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Temur Sabertooth
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Embereth Shieldbreaker
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Raging Battle Mouse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Beluna Grandsquall
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rattleclaw Mystic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stormkeld Vanguard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dragon Sniper
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Brazen Borrower
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Spider Manifestation
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Ureni, the Song Unending
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Whirlwing Stormbrood
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Coiling Oracle
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Karvanista, Loyal Lupari
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sword Coast Serpent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Slickshot Lockpicker
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Devoted Duelist
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shrieking Drake
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Planar Genesis
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Snap
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Auroral Procession
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Decisive Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Gift of the Viper
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Gaea's Gift
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Expedite
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Manamorphose
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Great Train Heist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ram Through
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Focus the Mind
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Harrow
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Trash the Town
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Biosynthic Burst
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hithlain Knots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temur Charm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ripples of Potential
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Shadow Rift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Enter the Enigma
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Full Throttle
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Unending Whisper
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Explore
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Winternight Stories
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Wild Ride
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Decimate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Roamer's Routine
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Wave Goodbye
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Ultimatum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Last Night Together
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Pick Your Poison
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Baral's Expertise
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bushwhack
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Contest of Claws
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Guided Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Synchronized Charge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Collective Voyage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Scale the Heights
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Hull Breach
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Distortion Strike
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Zenith Festival
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Primal Might
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Titania's Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stealth Mission
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Two-Handed Axe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Lucky Clover
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
The Ozolith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Temur Monument
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Monster Manual
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Bow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fae Offering
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Hardened Scales
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Aggravated Assault
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-21%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Cunning Evasion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
On the Trail
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Hot Spring
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Wingspan Stride
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Legend of Roku
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Earthbender Ascension
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Garruk, Primal Hunter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Xenagos, the Reveler
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Jace Reawakened
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Samut, the Tested
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Raging Ravine
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Skarrg, the Rage Pits
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Herd Heirloom
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Gruul Signet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Breeding Pool
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cinder Glade
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stomping Ground
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Landscape
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Karplusan Forest
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Ketria Triome
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Stump Stomp
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Spire Garden
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Training Center
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Game Trail
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Abandon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Taiga
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mossfire Valley
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Highlands
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy