Lightning, Army of One (Commander) - Optimized Equipment

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
Super-Soldier Serum
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Panther Habit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Captain America's Shield
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Genji Glove
82%inclusion85 decks104 decks
75%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
72%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
87%inclusion90 decks104 decks
69%synergy
Buster Sword
76%inclusion79 decks104 decks
68%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
80%inclusion83 decks104 decks
68%synergy
Aggravated Assault
73%inclusion76 decks104 decks
68%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
77%inclusion80 decks104 decks
67%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
61%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
69%inclusion72 decks104 decks
60%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
71%inclusion74 decks104 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
81%inclusion84 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Boros Charm
79%inclusion82 decks104 decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion79 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
72%inclusion75 decks104 decks
55%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
66%inclusion69 decks104 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
65%inclusion68 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Forge Anew
63%inclusion66 decks104 decks
54%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion64 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
60%inclusion62 decks104 decks
51%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
59%inclusion61 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion60 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Teferi's Protection
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Jeska's Will
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion58 decks104 decks
49%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion56 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Lizard Blades
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
45%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
39%synergy
Combat Celebrant
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
35%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
36%synergy
Blade Historian
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Cid, Freeflier Pilot
30%inclusion31 decks104 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion29 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Giver of Runes
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Zack Fair
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Moraug, Fury of Akoum
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Port Razer
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Amy Rose
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Seifer Almasy
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Weapons Vendor
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Akroma's Will
44%inclusion46 decks104 decks
32%synergy
Deflecting Palm
41%inclusion43 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Great Train Heist
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Inventory Management
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Wear // Tear
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Magic
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Helix
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Savage Beating
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Improvisation
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Reprieve
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Pyroblast
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Take the Bait
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Psychotic Fury
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Get Lost
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Erode
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Full Throttle
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
34%synergy
Seize the Day
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Relentless Assault
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Overpowering Attack
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Waves of Aggression
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-7%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
World at War
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Helm of the Host
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Colossus Hammer
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Commander's Plate
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion44 decks104 decks
37%synergy
Sunforger
35%inclusion36 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
30%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
31%inclusion32 decks104 decks
25%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
29%inclusion30 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Champion's Helm
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Embercleave
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
25%inclusion26 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Mask of Memory
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Robe of Stars
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Darksteel Plate
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Armor
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Bladehold War-Whip
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Blade of Selves
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Machinist's Arsenal
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Duelist's Heritage
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Fighter Class
38%inclusion39 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion10 decks94 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Flaming Fist
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
48%inclusion50 decks104 decks
27%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
45%inclusion47 decks104 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
26%inclusion27 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion24 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
16%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Minas Tirith
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Den
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-0%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion101 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion92 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
1%synergy
Boros Signet
39%inclusion41 decks104 decks
-10%synergy
The Aetherspark
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion17 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-18%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion100 decks104 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion95 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion83 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion80 decks104 decks
30%synergy
Battlefield Forge
70%inclusion73 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
57%inclusion59 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion55 decks104 decks
24%synergy
Sundown Pass
50%inclusion52 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
47%inclusion49 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
22%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
40%inclusion42 decks104 decks
-4%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
37%inclusion38 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
34%inclusion35 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Elegant Parlor
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
32%inclusion33 decks104 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion28 decks104 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
-6%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion25 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion22 decks104 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion19 decks104 decks
-18%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
17%inclusion18 decks104 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion16 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion15 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Summit
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
9%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion14 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-1%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion13 decks104 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion12 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Rabanastre, Royal City
11%inclusion11 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
7.7%inclusion8 decks104 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-10%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
3%synergy