Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Expensive Core

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Raph & Leo, Sibling Rivals
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winnowing
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Turtles Forever
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Arena of Glory
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Buster Sword
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Genji Glove
63%inclusion25 decks40 decks
55%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
53%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Seize the Day
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Mother of Runes
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Blade Historian
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Bastion Protector
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Combat Celebrant
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fallen Hero
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Freya Crescent
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Nelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Lightning, Security Sergeant
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Yuffie, Materia Hunter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Beatrix, Loyal General
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Myrel, Shield of Argive
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Seifer Almasy
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Aurelia, the Law Above
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Firebending Student
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Kratos, God of War
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Firemane Commando
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Akroma's Will
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Legion Leadership
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Deflecting Palm
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Great Train Heist
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Restoration Magic
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Take the Bait
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Savage Beating
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Helix
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Price of Progress
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Olórin's Searing Light
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Judgment of Alexander
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Reprieve
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Comeuppance
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Aurelia's Fury
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Final Showdown
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Haste Magic
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Flame
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Thunder Magic
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Full Throttle
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Overpowering Attack
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
26%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Relentless Assault
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Boltwave
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
World at War
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Waves of Aggression
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fury of the Horde
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fated Clash
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Embercleave
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Basilisk Collar
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Colossus Hammer
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Sunforger
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Memory
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Axe
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
6%synergy
The Wind Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fireshrieker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Blade of Selves
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Aggravated Assault
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Forge Anew
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Opulence
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Rising of the Day
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Grim Reaper's Sprint
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brilliant Wings
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Shiny Impetus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Sticky Fingers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
The Sound of Drums
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Redemption Arc
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Minas Tirith
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Access Tunnel
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Restless Bivouac
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Boros Signet
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Spectator Seating
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
41%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Sundown Pass
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Arid Mesa
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Plateau
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Elegant Parlor
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Rugged Prairie
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Boros Garrison
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Summit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Sacred Peaks
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy