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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
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Curious Farm Animals
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion656 decks745 decks
84%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion643 decks745 decks
82%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion618 decks745 decks
80%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion573 decks745 decks
74%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion412 decks517 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
72%inclusion536 decks745 decks
68%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion514 decks745 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion498 decks745 decks
63%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion489 decks745 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion331 decks504 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion608 decks745 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion505 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion336 decks504 decks
58%synergy
Murmuration
64%inclusion318 decks494 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
64%inclusion476 decks745 decks
61%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
63%inclusion470 decks745 decks
58%synergy
Airborne Aid
63%inclusion466 decks745 decks
60%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
61%inclusion456 decks745 decks
59%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
60%inclusion447 decks745 decks
59%synergy
Migratory Route
57%inclusion421 decks745 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion154 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion118 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion101 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion94 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion75 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.3%inclusion69 decks745 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion68 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion420 decks745 decks
53%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
56%inclusion24 decks43 decks
55%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion345 decks633 decks
50%synergy
Wingmate Roc
52%inclusion387 decks745 decks
51%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
51%inclusion381 decks745 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
51%inclusion378 decks745 decks
48%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
50%inclusion375 decks745 decks
48%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion360 decks745 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
45%inclusion334 decks745 decks
44%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
45%inclusion244 decks547 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion331 decks745 decks
43%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
44%inclusion325 decks745 decks
39%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
43%inclusion324 decks745 decks
42%synergy
Emeria Angel
42%inclusion316 decks745 decks
38%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
42%inclusion313 decks745 decks
41%synergy
Healer's Hawk
42%inclusion312 decks745 decks
40%synergy
Ledger Shredder
41%inclusion309 decks745 decks
36%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion206 decks506 decks
37%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion295 decks745 decks
38%synergy
Soulcatcher
37%inclusion279 decks745 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion256 decks745 decks
32%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
34%inclusion198 decks580 decks
33%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion211 decks629 decks
32%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
32%inclusion235 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
31%inclusion230 decks745 decks
26%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
31%inclusion229 decks745 decks
30%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion156 decks515 decks
29%synergy
Aerie Mystics
30%inclusion221 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
29%inclusion58 decks199 decks
28%synergy
River Hoopoe
29%inclusion216 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
28%inclusion206 decks745 decks
26%synergy
Augury Owl
27%inclusion201 decks745 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
26%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
25%inclusion185 decks745 decks
22%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
24%inclusion176 decks745 decks
23%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
23%inclusion169 decks745 decks
20%synergy
Owlbear Cub
22%inclusion167 decks745 decks
21%synergy
Bartz and Boko
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
20%inclusion148 decks745 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moat
18%inclusion132 decks745 decks
17%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
17%inclusion129 decks745 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion52 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
17%inclusion125 decks745 decks
16%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion122 decks745 decks
15%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
16%inclusion117 decks745 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion116 decks745 decks
15%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
15%inclusion109 decks745 decks
14%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion108 decks745 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion107 decks745 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion371 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Denial
48%inclusion239 decks494 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion354 decks745 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion314 decks745 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion280 decks745 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
35%inclusion206 decks583 decks
31%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion234 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion228 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion141 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion193 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion127 decks509 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion148 decks745 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion133 decks745 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion131 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion125 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion108 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion92 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion87 decks745 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion83 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion72 decks745 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion69 decks745 decks
-16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion63 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.7%inclusion57 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion55 decks745 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion40 decks583 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.4%inclusion48 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion46 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Watch
6.2%inclusion46 decks745 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion44 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion34 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Return to Nature
5.1%inclusion38 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
46%inclusion340 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion313 decks745 decks
41%synergy
Battle Screech
37%inclusion275 decks745 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion264 decks745 decks
-8%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion248 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion242 decks745 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
32%inclusion241 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion233 decks745 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion209 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion183 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion145 decks745 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
18%inclusion137 decks745 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion132 decks745 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion113 decks745 decks
-10%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion112 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion107 decks745 decks
12%synergy
Aerial Assault
12%inclusion87 decks745 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion78 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.9%inclusion59 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.8%inclusion51 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion20 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.6%inclusion42 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Splash Portal
5.2%inclusion26 decks504 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion396 decks745 decks
49%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion252 decks745 decks
30%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion248 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion183 decks745 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion37 decks199 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion104 decks745 decks
-6%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion101 decks745 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion98 decks745 decks
-15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion86 decks745 decks
11%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
10%inclusion76 decks745 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.9%inclusion66 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.8%inclusion58 decks745 decks
8%synergy
The Indomitable
5.8%inclusion43 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.5%inclusion41 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
53%inclusion398 decks745 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion360 decks745 decks
46%synergy
Bower Passage
46%inclusion343 decks745 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion333 decks745 decks
39%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
38%inclusion283 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion253 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
30%inclusion221 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
26%inclusion11 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
23%inclusion169 decks745 decks
20%synergy
Mirari's Wake
20%inclusion149 decks745 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
19%inclusion138 decks745 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion121 decks745 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion104 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion102 decks745 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
9.1%inclusion68 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.9%inclusion66 decks745 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion65 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.5%inclusion63 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.3%inclusion62 decks745 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion61 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.1%inclusion60 decks745 decks
8%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.7%inclusion50 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion44 decks745 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion42 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.5%inclusion41 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.4%inclusion15 decks276 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion120 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.2%inclusion46 decks745 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.2%inclusion39 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion400 decks745 decks
9%synergy
Seaside Haven
51%inclusion378 decks745 decks
49%synergy
Restless Anchorage
40%inclusion299 decks745 decks
37%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
33%inclusion248 decks745 decks
31%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion172 decks517 decks
28%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion238 decks745 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
24%inclusion127 decks528 decks
22%synergy
Lilypad Village
22%inclusion116 decks528 decks
20%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
18%inclusion137 decks745 decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion94 decks745 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion79 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion79 decks745 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion73 decks745 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion66 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion65 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion59 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion606 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion538 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
34%inclusion173 decks504 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion179 decks745 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion133 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion125 decks745 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion104 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion100 decks745 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion85 decks745 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion78 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion73 decks745 decks
-4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion72 decks745 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.5%inclusion56 decks745 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion50 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.2%inclusion46 decks745 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion709 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion705 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion691 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion678 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion505 decks745 decks
43%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion473 decks745 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion373 decks745 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion359 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion357 decks745 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion348 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion335 decks745 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
43%inclusion318 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion311 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion297 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion294 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion291 decks745 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion279 decks745 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion267 decks745 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion245 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
31%inclusion232 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion230 decks745 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion222 decks745 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion219 decks745 decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion153 decks573 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion191 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion178 decks745 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion177 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion177 decks745 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion173 decks745 decks
3%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion166 decks745 decks
-10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion159 decks745 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion139 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion126 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion116 decks745 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion113 decks745 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion112 decks745 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion111 decks745 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion108 decks745 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion100 decks745 decks
-13%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion92 decks745 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion92 decks745 decks
-11%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion77 decks745 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion77 decks745 decks
1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.0%inclusion67 decks745 decks
2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.6%inclusion61 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion62 decks745 decks
-2%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.3%inclusion59 decks711 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.3%inclusion59 decks711 decks
-1%synergy
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