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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%inclusion8 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sodden Verdure
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion585 decks665 decks
84%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion570 decks665 decks
81%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion551 decks665 decks
79%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion389 decks484 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion510 decks665 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
72%inclusion477 decks665 decks
68%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion462 decks665 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
68%inclusion450 decks665 decks
64%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion439 decks665 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion313 decks471 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion546 decks665 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion456 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion319 decks471 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion301 decks462 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion427 decks665 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
63%inclusion420 decks665 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
63%inclusion417 decks665 decks
60%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
61%inclusion403 decks665 decks
59%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion395 decks665 decks
58%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion140 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion109 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion93 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion87 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion61 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion372 decks665 decks
53%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion326 decks592 decks
51%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
52%inclusion343 decks665 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
51%inclusion336 decks665 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
50%inclusion335 decks665 decks
49%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
50%inclusion332 decks665 decks
49%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion317 decks665 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
44%inclusion228 decks513 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion295 decks665 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
43%inclusion289 decks665 decks
42%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion288 decks665 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion283 decks665 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
42%inclusion282 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
42%inclusion278 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion196 decks473 decks
38%synergy
Emeria Angel
41%inclusion274 decks665 decks
36%synergy
Healer's Hawk
41%inclusion273 decks665 decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion262 decks665 decks
38%synergy
Soulcatcher
37%inclusion244 decks665 decks
36%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks542 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion228 decks665 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion200 decks586 decks
33%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion204 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion144 decks482 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
30%inclusion197 decks665 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
30%inclusion197 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion193 decks665 decks
29%synergy
Bartz and Boko
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion53 decks194 decks
26%synergy
River Hoopoe
27%inclusion179 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion176 decks665 decks
25%synergy
Augury Owl
26%inclusion176 decks665 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
24%inclusion157 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
23%inclusion152 decks665 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
22%inclusion145 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion139 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion124 decks665 decks
18%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Moat
17%inclusion116 decks665 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion50 decks291 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
17%inclusion110 decks665 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion109 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion106 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion99 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion96 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion90 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
14%inclusion90 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion343 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
49%inclusion228 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion314 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
43%inclusion285 decks665 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion252 decks665 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion195 decks544 decks
32%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion205 decks665 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion203 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion134 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion180 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
25%inclusion121 decks476 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion131 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion125 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
18%inclusion117 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion113 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion77 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion77 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion68 decks665 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion55 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.8%inclusion52 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion47 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
7.0%inclusion14 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion37 decks544 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
6.6%inclusion44 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks544 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion41 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion39 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
55%inclusion366 decks665 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
44%inclusion295 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion277 decks665 decks
40%synergy
Battle Screech
36%inclusion242 decks665 decks
35%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion239 decks665 decks
-8%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
34%inclusion225 decks665 decks
32%synergy
Distant Melody
32%inclusion212 decks665 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion210 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
31%inclusion206 decks665 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion182 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion163 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion127 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion126 decks665 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion111 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion105 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion103 decks665 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion76 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion69 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion53 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Split Up
6.8%inclusion20 decks292 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.6%inclusion44 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Harvest Season
5.4%inclusion36 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
54%inclusion357 decks665 decks
49%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion226 decks665 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion220 decks665 decks
31%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion164 decks665 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion95 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion90 decks665 decks
-14%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion89 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion80 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.5%inclusion63 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.3%inclusion62 decks665 decks
8%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.4%inclusion36 decks665 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
54%inclusion356 decks665 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
49%inclusion324 decks665 decks
47%synergy
Bower Passage
46%inclusion308 decks665 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion300 decks665 decks
39%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion247 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion226 decks665 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion193 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
21%inclusion142 decks665 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion129 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Verity Circle
18%inclusion119 decks665 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion108 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion99 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion92 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
9.5%inclusion63 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.6%inclusion57 decks665 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion55 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.7%inclusion51 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion17 decks260 decks
5%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion39 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion35 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.1%inclusion34 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion109 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion42 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.6%inclusion37 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion357 decks665 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion332 decks665 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
40%inclusion263 decks665 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion169 decks484 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
33%inclusion218 decks665 decks
31%synergy
Gavony Township
31%inclusion209 decks665 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion125 decks495 decks
23%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion114 decks495 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion111 decks665 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion88 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion78 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion72 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion68 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion59 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion58 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion52 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion539 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion480 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion166 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion157 decks665 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion118 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion114 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion94 decks665 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion93 decks665 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion75 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion66 decks665 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion64 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion62 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.1%inclusion54 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.2%inclusion48 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion43 decks665 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.1%inclusion34 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion631 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion627 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion618 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion604 decks665 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion443 decks665 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion425 decks665 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion333 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion331 decks665 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion321 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion319 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion299 decks665 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion293 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion274 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion274 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion272 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion257 decks665 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion245 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion238 decks665 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion228 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion212 decks665 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion212 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion202 decks665 decks
28%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion197 decks665 decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion147 decks536 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion174 decks665 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion163 decks665 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion156 decks665 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion152 decks665 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion151 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion151 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion146 decks665 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion127 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion112 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion109 decks665 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion105 decks665 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion102 decks665 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion97 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion93 decks665 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion91 decks665 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion84 decks665 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion80 decks665 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion33 decks287 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion32 decks287 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion70 decks665 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion70 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.5%inclusion63 decks665 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion60 decks665 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.7%inclusion58 decks663 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.6%inclusion57 decks663 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.6%inclusion57 decks663 decks
0%synergy
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