Cecil Harvey // Clive Rosfield (Commander)

Original Name:

Tymna the Weaver // Vial Smasher the FierceTymna the Weaver // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
With 2025 drawing to a close, let's take a look back at this quarter century and pick out the best commanders from each year.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Mai, Scornful Striker
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Quicksilver, Brash Blur
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.3%inclusion2 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
36%inclusion89 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Act
51%inclusion125 decks244 decks
29%synergy
The Lord of Pain
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
28%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion107 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
25%inclusion60 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
29%inclusion71 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion167 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
52%inclusion126 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion122 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
39%inclusion94 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Doom
36%inclusion89 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Boros Charm
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Dark Ritual
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion68 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion77 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion57 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
21%inclusion42 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Mother of Runes
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Serra Ascendant
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion27 decks148 decks
1%synergy
Brash Taunter
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
17%inclusion32 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Mogis, God of Slaughter
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
11%inclusion25 decks223 decks
1%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Florian, Voldaren Scion
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Kardur, Doomscourge
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Selfless Spirit
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion21 decks216 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
9%synergy
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
10%inclusion22 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
9.3%inclusion20 decks216 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Breena, the Demagogue
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Mayhem Devil
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Commissar Severina Raine
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Rakdos Charm
25%inclusion60 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Fire Covenant
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Bedevil
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion23 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
9.0%inclusion14 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Silence
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-15%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Vindicate
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Painful Truths
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Debt to the Deathless
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion14 decks216 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
-12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
-20%synergy
Shadowspear
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Sunforger
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
3%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion59 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Spellshock
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
4%synergy
All-Out Assault
8.1%inclusion12 decks148 decks
-4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion19 decks240 decks
3%synergy
City on Fire
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Repercussion
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Manabarbs
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Citadel of Pain
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Visions
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.9%inclusion17 decks216 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.4%inclusion9 decks121 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.5%inclusion8 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion218 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion179 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion104 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion104 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
42%inclusion102 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion85 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Rakdos Signet
33%inclusion81 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion73 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion225 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion224 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion224 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
91%inclusion222 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
68%inclusion167 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
68%inclusion166 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion163 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
55%inclusion135 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion127 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion127 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion123 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Savai Triome
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Luxury Suite
45%inclusion111 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
45%inclusion109 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion107 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion105 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
40%inclusion97 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
39%inclusion95 decks244 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
34%inclusion82 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Ridge
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Plateau
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Badlands
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Graven Cairns
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Raucous Theater
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
Blazemire Verge
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Malice
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
4%synergy