Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Core

Nick Price
Dec 31, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Legendary Commander Cards in 2025
Nick caps off 2025 with his final Top 10 list of the year, covering the most played new, legendary cards from this year.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Super-Soldier Serum
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
4%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Iron Man Armor
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
-0%synergy
Captain America's Shield
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
65%inclusion341 decks528 decks
58%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion265 decks544 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion270 decks544 decks
39%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
52%inclusion284 decks544 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
64%inclusion347 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion221 decks544 decks
33%synergy
Restoration Magic
42%inclusion222 decks530 decks
32%synergy
Buster Sword
39%inclusion213 decks540 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
36%inclusion197 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Lizard Blades
37%inclusion203 decks544 decks
30%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion355 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion338 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Charm
59%inclusion320 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion278 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion255 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
46%inclusion250 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
42%inclusion231 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
38%inclusion206 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Deflecting Palm
38%inclusion205 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
36%inclusion195 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
-0%synergy
Creatures
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
36%inclusion194 decks544 decks
28%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
33%inclusion178 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion170 decks544 decks
20%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
31%inclusion169 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Combat Celebrant
30%inclusion163 decks544 decks
21%synergy
Blade Historian
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
28%inclusion155 decks544 decks
24%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
28%inclusion153 decks544 decks
23%synergy
Zack Fair
28%inclusion150 decks543 decks
24%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
27%inclusion148 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
25%inclusion136 decks541 decks
21%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
24%inclusion130 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
23%inclusion125 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Weapons Vendor
22%inclusion120 decks536 decks
21%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
21%inclusion115 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
18%inclusion96 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
18%inclusion95 decks541 decks
16%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
17%inclusion95 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
16%inclusion89 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
16%inclusion88 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
16%inclusion84 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Seifer Almasy
15%inclusion78 decks530 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
13%inclusion70 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion68 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Firemane Commando
12%inclusion65 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca
12%inclusion62 decks530 decks
10%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
12%inclusion63 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Adelbert Steiner
12%inclusion62 decks537 decks
9%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
10%inclusion54 decks537 decks
6%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
10%inclusion26 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Balefire Liege
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Cloud, Planet's Champion
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
-13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion178 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
31%inclusion168 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Helix
27%inclusion145 decks544 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion123 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
21%inclusion114 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Great Train Heist
18%inclusion100 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Thunder Magic
18%inclusion96 decks530 decks
17%synergy
Take the Bait
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion87 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Haste Magic
16%inclusion85 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Wear // Tear
15%inclusion83 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion82 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Inventory Management
14%inclusion75 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
-0%synergy
Dispatch
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion53 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Savage Beating
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.3%inclusion34 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Slash of Light
7.7%inclusion41 decks534 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Demand Answers
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Fire Magic
6.6%inclusion36 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Laughing Mad
6.1%inclusion33 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Price of Progress
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Comeuppance
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Bulk Up
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Cloud's Limit Break
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion194 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Full Throttle
33%inclusion178 decks544 decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
24%inclusion132 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
24%inclusion128 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion120 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
22%inclusion119 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Overpowering Attack
18%inclusion99 decks544 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Day
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion81 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
15%inclusion80 decks540 decks
13%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Relentless Assault
12%inclusion64 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Suplex
11%inclusion59 decks540 decks
9%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Response // Resurgence
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Boltwave
8.6%inclusion47 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.2%inclusion21 decks337 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trailblazer's Boots
35%inclusion188 decks544 decks
29%synergy
Colossus Hammer
30%inclusion164 decks544 decks
19%synergy
Champion's Helm
28%inclusion152 decks544 decks
23%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion144 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
24%inclusion132 decks544 decks
17%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
21%inclusion116 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion114 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
15%synergy
The Fire Crystal
20%inclusion106 decks537 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Armor
20%inclusion107 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion107 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion105 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
19%inclusion103 decks536 decks
16%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion103 decks543 decks
16%synergy
Sunforger
19%inclusion103 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion101 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Leyline Axe
18%inclusion96 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Hero's Blade
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion91 decks544 decks
13%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion78 decks543 decks
13%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion77 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion73 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
13%inclusion72 decks544 decks
11%synergy
The Wind Crystal
13%inclusion69 decks537 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion68 decks544 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur II
12%inclusion64 decks528 decks
11%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
11%inclusion59 decks540 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Hard-Won Jitte
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
9%synergy
Samurai's Katana
10%inclusion52 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Plate
9.0%inclusion49 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Ultima Weapon
8.3%inclusion45 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Dragoon's Lance
8.3%inclusion45 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
32%inclusion172 decks544 decks
22%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
28%inclusion151 decks544 decks
16%synergy
Fighter Class
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
18%inclusion97 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Flaming Fist
13%inclusion71 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
13%inclusion70 decks537 decks
12%synergy
Rising of the Day
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion62 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion60 decks544 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Opulence
10%inclusion57 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
8.5%inclusion46 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.7%inclusion42 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.5%inclusion41 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Redemption Arc
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
4%synergy
SOLDIER Military Program
6.1%inclusion33 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
5.7%inclusion27 decks474 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.5%inclusion25 decks452 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion249 decks544 decks
25%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
42%inclusion231 decks544 decks
26%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
22%inclusion120 decks544 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
12%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion80 decks544 decks
10%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion66 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion61 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion59 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion58 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion55 decks544 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
10%inclusion54 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion52 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Axgard Armory
9.4%inclusion51 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Needle Spires
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.7%inclusion22 decks330 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.3%inclusion34 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.9%inclusion32 decks544 decks
-0%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
5.7%inclusion31 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
5.5%inclusion30 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion474 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion454 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
51%inclusion280 decks544 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion246 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion112 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion98 decks544 decks
-7%synergy
Blitzball
10%inclusion51 decks528 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.1%inclusion44 decks544 decks
-6%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
4%synergy
White Auracite
6.1%inclusion33 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion539 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion538 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion480 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
74%inclusion400 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
60%inclusion329 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
53%inclusion287 decks544 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
51%inclusion278 decks544 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion234 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
41%inclusion224 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
38%inclusion204 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion193 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
33%inclusion181 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
32%inclusion174 decks544 decks
14%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion168 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion164 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion159 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion145 decks544 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion131 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion124 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
22%inclusion117 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion102 decks544 decks
-10%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
17%inclusion93 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
17%inclusion93 decks544 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion92 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion73 decks452 decks
-7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
16%inclusion85 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Peaks
14%inclusion75 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion74 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion67 decks544 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
10%inclusion56 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
-4%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
9.2%inclusion50 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion48 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
4%synergy
Starting Town
7.9%inclusion43 decks544 decks
6%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.4%inclusion40 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Plateau
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.2%inclusion39 decks544 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.0%inclusion38 decks544 decks
3%synergy
Crossroads Village
7.0%inclusion37 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Capital City
6.5%inclusion35 decks541 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion34 decks544 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
6.0%inclusion10 decks166 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.1%inclusion28 decks544 decks
3%synergy