Rikku, Resourceful Guardian (Commander) - Core

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Bennie Smith
Dec 1, 2025
The Best New Commanders of 2025
Which cards are the best new Commanders from 2025? Bennie Smith's here for the run-down of popular picks & hidden gems for each set.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Inexorable Tide
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
96%synergy
Nesting Grounds
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Thrummingbird
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
87%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
86%synergy
Combat Tutorial
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Chasm Skulker
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Flux Channeler
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Goldberry, River-Daughter
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Experimental Augury
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contentious Plan
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Blitzball Stadium
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Danny Pink
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Ripples of Potential
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Creatures
Crystalline Giant
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Ledger Shredder
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Nadir Kraken
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Mercurial Spelldancer
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Simic Manipulator
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Benthic Biomancer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Summon: Shiva
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Oneirophage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Aven Courier
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Surrakar Spellblade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Tribute Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Thopter Mechanic
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Hexavus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Vandal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sage of Hours
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Scavenged Brawler
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Walking Ballista
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Marchesa's Infiltrator
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Marketback Walker
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Guildpact Informant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Viral Drake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Copycrook
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Knight
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Deepglow Skate
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Valefor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Doc Ock's Henchmen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Surge Conductor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Illvoi Operative
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Sphinx
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Mirelurk Queen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Towashi Guide-Bot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Serum Snare
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Radstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Slip Out the Back
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Magic Damper
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Reject Imperfection
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
High Tide
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Steady Progress
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Essence Capture
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Clockspinning
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Octopus Form
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Unity of Purpose
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Ice Magic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Eject
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Shore Up
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Filter Out
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Change of Plans
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Forceful Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spelljack
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Foil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Storm of Forms
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stolen Uniform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Scattering Stroke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
You See a Guard Approach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wicked Slumber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fading Hope
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spell Swindle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Rewind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Unwind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Vivisurgeon's Insight
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Wave Goodbye
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Heist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Flash Photography
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Wash Out
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Baral's Expertise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Impede Momentum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Step Through
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stolen Identity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Involuntary Cooldown
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Rise and Shine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Ozolith
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Ring of Evos Isle
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Sword of Hours
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Power Conduit
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lost Jitte
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Insight Engine
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Ichormoon Gauntlet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Armory of Iroas
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Moxite Refinery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Tangle Tumbler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Contagion Engine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Geth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Transmogrifying Wand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lux Cannon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Decimator Web
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Oracle's Vault
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Lux Artillery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rod of Absorption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Font of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Levitating Statue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Surge Node
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Contagion Clasp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Untethered Express
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thief's Knife
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Coastal Piracy
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Ordeal of Thassa
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Observed Stasis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curious Obsession
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Archmage Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Tolarian Contempt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Frogify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Karn's Bastion
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Remote Isle
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Forge of Heroes
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Trenzalore Clocktower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Blitzball
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
The Aetherspark
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Replicating Ring
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Aetheric Amplifier
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Glistening Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pristine Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Oracles
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy