The Best Cards of 2025 | The Command Zone 717 | Magic The Gathering MTG Commander EDH

It’s Commander’s biggest night of the year: The Zoney Awards!

We’re rolling out the red carpet to crown the best cards from 2025, as voted by our esteemed Academy of Command Zone staff and patrons. Which legendary nominees will win a golden trophy, and who will bring home the title of Best Card of 2025? Grab your popcorn, because it’s time to find out!

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Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:33 Best Cards of 2025
00:01:28 Best Creature in the 99 - Non-Legendary
00:07:45 Best Creature in the 99 - Legendary
00:15:54 Pre-Broadcast Awards
00:17:51 Best Instant
00:23:46 Best Sorcery
00:28:29 Best Artifact
00:34:53 Best Enchantment
00:42:32 Best Land
00:52:49 In Memoriam
00:58:10 Best White Card
01:05:15 Best Blue Card
01:10:11 Best Black Card
01:18:36 Best Red Card
01:25:00 Best Green Card
01:30:47 Best Commander
01:39:47 Best Card of 2025
01:47:33 Saltiest Card
01:50:47 The End Step

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