Kotis, the Fangkeeper (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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Bennie Smith
Jan 5, 2026
The 2025 Commanders That Broke EDHREC Top 100
2025 brought a ton of fresh new commander designs, but which ones broke into EDHREC's Top 100 Commander list?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Shimmerwilds Growth
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Rancor
63%inclusion65 decks103 decks
58%synergy
Aqueous Form
64%inclusion66 decks103 decks
57%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
55%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
54%inclusion56 decks103 decks
51%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
52%inclusion53 decks101 decks
48%synergy
Audacity
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Combat Research
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
47%synergy
Aether Tunnel
46%inclusion47 decks103 decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion62 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Security Bypass
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
68%inclusion70 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion60 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion48 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion46 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
44%inclusion45 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Fireshrieker
42%inclusion43 decks103 decks
38%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Felix Five-Boots
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
32%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
40%inclusion41 decks103 decks
34%synergy
Indomitable Might
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
20%synergy
The Thirteenth Doctor
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Gemrazer
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Ivy, Gleeful Spellthief
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Brokkos, Apex of Forever
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Sawtusk Demolisher
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Dreamtail Heron
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Mindleecher
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Otrimi, the Ever-Playful
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Migratory Greathorn
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Boneyard Lurker
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sea-Dasher Octopus
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Pouncing Shoreshark
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Setessan Champion
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Auspicious Starrix
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Chittering Harvester
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Cellarspawn
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Fangkeeper's Familiar
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Dirge Bat
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Gonti, Canny Acquisitor
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sage of the Fang
7.9%inclusion8 decks101 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-19%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Archipelagore
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Glowstone Recluse
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Souvenir Snatcher
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Kheru Goldkeeper
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
-8%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Paradise Druid
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Conclave Sledge-Captain
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Naga Fleshcrafter
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree Rootweaver
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-24%synergy
Sultai Devotee
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Invigorate
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
37%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
28%synergy
Slip Out the Back
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Astarion's Thirst
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Giant Growth
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Putrefy
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Overprotect
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Defense
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Royal Treatment
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Planar Genesis
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Sultai Charm
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Simic Charm
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Tear Asunder
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Gift of the Viper
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Titanic Growth
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Might of the Nephilim
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Gaea's Gift
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Groundswell
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Ranger's Guile
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Trash the Town
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Octopus Form
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Auroral Procession
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Quandrix Command
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
-25%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Rakshasa's Bargain
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Refute
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan's Resolve
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Spell Rupture
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Go Forth
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
35%inclusion36 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Final Act
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
30%synergy
Deadly Tempest
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
25%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Explore
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Villainous Wealth
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-1%synergy
Villainous Wrath
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Culling Ritual
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-13%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Distortion Strike
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Bushwhack
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Death Begets Life
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Blood Money
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Scale Up
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Necromantic Selection
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Cover-Up
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Viewpoint Synchronization
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Eagle Vision
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-18%synergy
Artful Dodge
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Knockout Maneuver
5.9%inclusion6 decks101 decks
6%synergy
Emergent Ultimatum
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Painful Truths
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Ember Island Production
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Shared Roots
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Blackblade Reforged
36%inclusion37 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
23%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Hero's Blade
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
15%synergy
Champion's Helm
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Key to the City
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Genji Glove
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Riddles
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Hot Soup
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Civic Saber
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Goldvein Pick
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wingspan Stride
35%inclusion35 decks101 decks
33%synergy
Season of Growth
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion34 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Strong Back
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Fertile Ground
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
24%synergy
Cartouche of Knowledge
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Fae Flight
26%inclusion27 decks103 decks
26%synergy
Hollowmurk Siege
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Embrace
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Ancestral Mask
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Raised by Giants
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Giant Inheritance
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Ana Sanctuary
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Sleeper's Robe
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Rune of Might
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Lion Umbra
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Sword Coast Sailor
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Flight
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Curious Obsession
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Predatory Hunger
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Cloak of Mists
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Auramancer's Guise
11%inclusion11 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Setessan Training
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
10%synergy
One With the Wind
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Talent
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Cover
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Sixth Sense
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Unnatural Growth
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Vraska Joins Up
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Flight
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Crystalline Armor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Hydra's Growth
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
One with Nature
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Vesuvan Duplimancy
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Awaken the Honored Dead
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
-2%synergy
Vanishing
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tasha, the Witch Queen
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
-10%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Kishla Village
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion83 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion76 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
25%inclusion26 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Golgari Signet
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion9 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Herd Heirloom
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
8%synergy
Island
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion101 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion88 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Opulent Palace
75%inclusion77 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion75 decks103 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
63%inclusion65 decks103 decks
35%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion61 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Sunken Hollow
50%inclusion52 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
50%inclusion51 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Foreboding Landscape
43%inclusion44 decks103 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
39%inclusion40 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion39 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
34%inclusion35 decks103 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion33 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion31 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Overflowing Basin
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Twilight Mire
28%inclusion29 decks103 decks
18%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
27%inclusion28 decks103 decks
22%synergy
Viridescent Bog
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Choked Estuary
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion25 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
23%inclusion24 decks103 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Malady
22%inclusion23 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion22 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion21 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Jungle Hollow
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
14%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion20 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
-8%synergy
Tainted Wood
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Mire
17%inclusion17 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
-5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
16%inclusion16 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion15 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion10 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Rimewood Falls
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
0%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
4%synergy
Contaminated Aquifer
5.8%inclusion6 decks103 decks
1%synergy