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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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Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rimefire Torque
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sodden Verdure
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Blossombind
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion570 decks650 decks
83%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion559 decks650 decks
82%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion541 decks650 decks
80%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion392 decks488 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion500 decks650 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion463 decks650 decks
67%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
70%inclusion453 decks650 decks
66%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion430 decks650 decks
64%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion435 decks650 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
67%inclusion316 decks475 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion532 decks650 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion445 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion322 decks475 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion305 decks466 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion415 decks650 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
64%inclusion414 decks650 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
62%inclusion406 decks650 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60%inclusion392 decks650 decks
59%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion386 decks650 decks
58%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion136 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion107 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion85 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion37 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion365 decks650 decks
53%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion327 decks594 decks
51%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
52%inclusion335 decks650 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion328 decks650 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
50%inclusion327 decks650 decks
49%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
49%inclusion321 decks650 decks
48%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion309 decks650 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
45%inclusion231 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion287 decks650 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion285 decks650 decks
43%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion281 decks650 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion277 decks650 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
42%inclusion271 decks650 decks
40%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion197 decks477 decks
38%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
41%inclusion267 decks650 decks
40%synergy
Healer's Hawk
41%inclusion265 decks650 decks
38%synergy
Emeria Angel
41%inclusion265 decks650 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion257 decks650 decks
38%synergy
Soulcatcher
36%inclusion233 decks650 decks
35%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion223 decks650 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion198 decks589 decks
33%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion199 decks650 decks
27%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
29%inclusion191 decks650 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
29%inclusion191 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Bartz and Boko
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion186 decks650 decks
28%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion54 decks198 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion50 decks190 decks
26%synergy
River Hoopoe
26%inclusion170 decks650 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion167 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
25%inclusion162 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
23%inclusion149 decks650 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
22%inclusion143 decks650 decks
21%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
22%inclusion15 decks69 decks
14%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion138 decks650 decks
20%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
21%inclusion138 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion122 decks650 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moat
17%inclusion112 decks650 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion105 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion103 decks650 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion101 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion95 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion93 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion89 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion336 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion232 decks466 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion308 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion276 decks650 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion249 decks650 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
35%inclusion194 decks547 decks
32%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion202 decks650 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion202 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion136 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion176 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion122 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion129 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion123 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion111 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion111 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion77 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion75 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion66 decks650 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.4%inclusion61 decks650 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion55 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion48 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion37 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
6.5%inclusion42 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.4%inclusion13 decks203 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion40 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion39 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion33 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
54%inclusion351 decks650 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion289 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion272 decks650 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion235 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Screech
36%inclusion231 decks650 decks
35%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion217 decks650 decks
31%synergy
Distant Melody
32%inclusion206 decks650 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion203 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion197 decks650 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion182 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion161 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion127 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion123 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion109 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion106 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion102 decks650 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion85 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion73 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion65 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Split Up
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.6%inclusion43 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion37 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Splash Portal
5.1%inclusion24 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion347 decks650 decks
49%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion221 decks650 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion217 decks650 decks
31%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion160 decks650 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion39 decks198 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion94 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
-14%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion78 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion62 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion61 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.1%inclusion46 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.5%inclusion36 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
53%inclusion346 decks650 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion314 decks650 decks
46%synergy
Bower Passage
47%inclusion303 decks650 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion295 decks650 decks
40%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion242 decks650 decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion223 decks650 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion188 decks650 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
22%inclusion141 decks650 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
20%inclusion127 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
18%inclusion115 decks650 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion104 decks650 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion97 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion88 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion63 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.5%inclusion55 decks650 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion53 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.7%inclusion50 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.2%inclusion40 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion37 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.7%inclusion37 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.2%inclusion34 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion105 decks650 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion41 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.8%inclusion38 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion348 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion324 decks650 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
39%inclusion254 decks650 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion170 decks488 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion210 decks650 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion206 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion126 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion106 decks650 decks
14%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion82 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion73 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion66 decks650 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion59 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion51 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion526 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion471 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion168 decks475 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion152 decks650 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion119 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion110 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion89 decks650 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion72 decks650 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion65 decks650 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion62 decks650 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion54 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.2%inclusion47 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion41 decks650 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion617 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion612 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion607 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion589 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion435 decks650 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion416 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion327 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion326 decks650 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion314 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion310 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion291 decks650 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion284 decks650 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion266 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion266 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion263 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
38%inclusion250 decks650 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
36%inclusion237 decks650 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion232 decks650 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion222 decks650 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion205 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion205 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion197 decks650 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion193 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion149 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion168 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion161 decks650 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion153 decks650 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion146 decks650 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion143 decks650 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion142 decks650 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion125 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion108 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion105 decks650 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion101 decks650 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion101 decks650 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion92 decks650 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion91 decks650 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion89 decks650 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion81 decks650 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion77 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion34 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion33 decks291 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion67 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion66 decks650 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion60 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.9%inclusion58 decks650 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.8%inclusion57 decks650 decks
0%synergy
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