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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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.
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion645 decks733 decks
84%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion632 decks733 decks
82%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion608 decks733 decks
79%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion416 decks518 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion563 decks733 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion523 decks733 decks
67%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion505 decks733 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion490 decks733 decks
63%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion481 decks733 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion333 decks505 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
81%inclusion596 decks733 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion496 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion338 decks505 decks
58%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion322 decks495 decks
60%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
64%inclusion467 decks733 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
63%inclusion461 decks733 decks
58%synergy
Airborne Aid
62%inclusion456 decks733 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
61%inclusion444 decks733 decks
59%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
60%inclusion438 decks733 decks
58%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion411 decks733 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion148 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion114 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion98 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion91 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion74 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.9%inclusion65 decks733 decks
-8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.9%inclusion65 decks733 decks
-6%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion39 decks733 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Aven Interrupter
54%inclusion345 decks634 decks
50%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Wingmate Roc
51%inclusion376 decks733 decks
50%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
50%inclusion370 decks733 decks
49%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
50%inclusion369 decks733 decks
49%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion368 decks733 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion350 decks733 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
45%inclusion245 decks548 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
45%inclusion327 decks733 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion319 decks733 decks
42%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion317 decks733 decks
39%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
43%inclusion315 decks733 decks
42%synergy
Emeria Angel
42%inclusion307 decks733 decks
37%synergy
Healer's Hawk
42%inclusion306 decks733 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
42%inclusion306 decks733 decks
37%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
41%inclusion303 decks733 decks
41%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion208 decks507 decks
37%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion289 decks733 decks
38%synergy
Soulcatcher
37%inclusion271 decks733 decks
36%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
35%inclusion255 decks733 decks
32%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
34%inclusion198 decks581 decks
33%synergy
Harrier Strix
33%inclusion211 decks630 decks
32%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
32%inclusion231 decks733 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Goose
31%inclusion228 decks733 decks
26%synergy
Shrike Force
31%inclusion158 decks516 decks
29%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
30%inclusion222 decks733 decks
30%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion215 decks733 decks
29%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
29%inclusion58 decks201 decks
28%synergy
River Hoopoe
28%inclusion208 decks733 decks
28%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
27%inclusion200 decks733 decks
26%synergy
Augury Owl
27%inclusion195 decks733 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion50 decks192 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
25%inclusion184 decks733 decks
22%synergy
Bartz and Boko
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
23%inclusion172 decks733 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
22%inclusion163 decks733 decks
20%synergy
Owlbear Cub
22%inclusion160 decks733 decks
20%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion139 decks733 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moat
18%inclusion129 decks733 decks
17%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
17%inclusion124 decks733 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion52 decks308 decks
14%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
17%inclusion122 decks733 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion120 decks733 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion114 decks733 decks
15%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
15%inclusion111 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
14%inclusion104 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion104 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion103 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion364 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Denial
49%inclusion244 decks495 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion345 decks733 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
43%inclusion312 decks733 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion274 decks733 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
35%inclusion206 decks584 decks
31%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion228 decks733 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion223 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
28%inclusion141 decks495 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion189 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion131 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion145 decks733 decks
-7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion130 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion129 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion122 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion107 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion89 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion84 decks733 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion82 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion74 decks733 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion69 decks733 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion62 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion56 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion53 decks733 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion39 decks584 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.5%inclusion48 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Keep Watch
6.1%inclusion45 decks733 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion44 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion34 decks584 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.7%inclusion42 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion39 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion38 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
56%inclusion409 decks733 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion330 decks733 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion309 decks733 decks
41%synergy
Battle Screech
37%inclusion269 decks733 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion258 decks733 decks
-9%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion243 decks733 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion237 decks733 decks
13%synergy
Beck // Call
32%inclusion234 decks733 decks
31%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion228 decks733 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion205 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
24%inclusion177 decks733 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion142 decks733 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
18%inclusion135 decks733 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion131 decks733 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion110 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion110 decks733 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion103 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Assault
12%inclusion87 decks733 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion77 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion59 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion49 decks733 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion20 decks309 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion42 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.1%inclusion26 decks505 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.0%inclusion37 decks733 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion388 decks733 decks
48%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion249 decks733 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion240 decks733 decks
30%synergy
Door of Destinies
24%inclusion177 decks733 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion104 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion98 decks733 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion96 decks733 decks
-15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion86 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
10%inclusion73 decks733 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.9%inclusion65 decks733 decks
7%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.8%inclusion57 decks733 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
5.6%inclusion41 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.5%inclusion40 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
53%inclusion392 decks733 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion353 decks733 decks
46%synergy
Bower Passage
46%inclusion337 decks733 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion329 decks733 decks
39%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
38%inclusion275 decks733 decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion247 decks733 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion213 decks733 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion166 decks733 decks
20%synergy
Mirari's Wake
20%inclusion146 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
19%inclusion136 decks733 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion118 decks733 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion104 decks733 decks
4%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion104 decks733 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
9.0%inclusion66 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.9%inclusion65 decks733 decks
0%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.7%inclusion64 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.6%inclusion63 decks733 decks
8%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.5%inclusion62 decks733 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion59 decks733 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.9%inclusion58 decks733 decks
8%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.5%inclusion48 decks733 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.0%inclusion44 decks733 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion41 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.5%inclusion40 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.4%inclusion15 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion115 decks733 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion46 decks733 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.5%inclusion40 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion393 decks733 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
51%inclusion371 decks733 decks
49%synergy
Restless Anchorage
41%inclusion297 decks733 decks
37%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
33%inclusion245 decks733 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion173 decks518 decks
28%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion231 decks733 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
24%inclusion129 decks529 decks
23%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion120 decks529 decks
21%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
19%inclusion136 decks733 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion91 decks733 decks
-6%synergy
Chocobo Camp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion80 decks733 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion78 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion72 decks733 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion66 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion63 decks733 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion58 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion594 decks733 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion526 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion176 decks505 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion172 decks733 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion131 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion122 decks733 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion105 decks733 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion99 decks733 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion84 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion74 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion70 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9.3%inclusion68 decks733 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.8%inclusion57 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.0%inclusion51 decks733 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion46 decks733 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion37 decks733 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion698 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion694 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion680 decks733 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion669 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion495 decks733 decks
43%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion466 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion364 decks733 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion354 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
47%inclusion347 decks733 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion347 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion327 decks733 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion311 decks733 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion308 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion291 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion288 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion286 decks733 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion271 decks733 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion265 decks733 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion243 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion228 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion227 decks733 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion219 decks733 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion219 decks733 decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion154 decks574 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion186 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion175 decks733 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion173 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion170 decks733 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion170 decks733 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion164 decks733 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion156 decks733 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion136 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion125 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion115 decks733 decks
11%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion112 decks733 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion111 decks733 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion110 decks733 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion105 decks733 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion101 decks733 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion93 decks733 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion90 decks733 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion76 decks733 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion75 decks733 decks
-8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.0%inclusion66 decks733 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion64 decks733 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.6%inclusion61 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.3%inclusion59 decks712 decks
-1%synergy
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