Garland, Knight of Cornelia (Commander) - Upgraded

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Andy Zupke
Dec 11, 2025
The EDHREC Writers' Favorite New Commanders of 2025
The writing staff at EDHREC gives you the rundown on their favorite new commanders that came out in 2025. Is your favorite on the list?
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Moxfield
Scryfall
Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aberrant Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dragon's Rage Channeler
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Stitch Together
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Victimize
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Dread Return
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Necromancy
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Artist's Talent
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Charm
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Anger
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Doom Whisperer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
22%synergy
Rakdos, Lord of Riots
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Rakdos, Patron of Chaos
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Great Unclean One
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Nightmare Adept
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lord of the Forsaken
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Black Waltz No. 3
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos, the Showstopper
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lord of the Void
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hellcarver Demon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Terminate
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Bedevil
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Burnt Offering
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Transpose
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Shallow Grave
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Goryo's Vengeance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Price of Fame
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fire Magic
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Overkill
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Rebirth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Electric Revelation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Shock
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Exhume
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Persist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lively Dirge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Soul Exchange
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Resentful Revelation
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Snort
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tormenting Voice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Secret Salvage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Blood for Bones
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Ignite the Future
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dark Deal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Highway Robbery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Zombify
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
4%synergy
Random Encounter
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Circle of Power
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-2%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Scrounge for Eternity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
The Grim Captain's Locker
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cranial Plating
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Dead
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Reunion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Rakdos Joins Up
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Powerbalance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Return the Past
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Tomb Fortress
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Black Gate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
War Room
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Raucous Theater
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Luxury Suite
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Graven Cairns
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Blazemire Verge
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Tainted Peak
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Badlands
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Mount Doom
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Canyon Slough
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Malice
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Grotto
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Geothermal Bog
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Rakdos Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Conduit Pylons
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy