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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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Warden of Evos Isle
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
88%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
87%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
85%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
82%inclusion61 decks74 decks
80%synergy
Judge's Familiar
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
76%synergy
Flurry of Wings
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
73%synergy
Favorable Winds
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
72%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
72%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Migratory Route
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Soulcatchers' Aerie
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
68%synergy
Winged Portent
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
66%synergy
Airborne Aid
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
65%synergy
Emeria Angel
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
57%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Winged Words
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Bident of Thassa
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Tawnos, the Toymaker
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Wingmate Roc
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Healer's Hawk
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Harrier Strix
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
51%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Aerie Mystics
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Soulcatcher
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Shrike Force
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Strix Lookout
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Augury Owl
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
River Hoopoe
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Owlbear Cub
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Aven Interrupter
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Silver Raven
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Trygon Predator
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Goose
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Knightfisher
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Meneldor, Swift Savior
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Gustcloak Savior
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Skyskipper Duo
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Thrummingbird
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Dazzling Denial
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Lofty Denial
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Rally of Wings
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Bant Charm
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Growth Spiral
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Charm
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Perch Protection
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Wing Shards
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Charm
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Keep Watch
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Nature
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Peerless Recycling
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Beck // Call
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Battle Screech
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Farseek
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Aerial Assault
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Ravenform
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Harsh Mercy
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Wear Down
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fumigate
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gust of Wind
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Explore
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Scour the Desert
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Icon of Ancestry
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sunbird Standard
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Pole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Bower Passage
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Murmuration
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Verity Circle
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Gravitational Shift
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Fertile Ground
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Rally the Ranks
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
The Raven's Warning
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Dovescape
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Military Intelligence
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Market Festival
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Serra Aviary
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Seaside Haven
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Restless Anchorage
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Lilypad Village
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Gavony Township
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion57 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion74 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Azorius Chancery
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Mystery
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-18%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Night Market
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Blossoming Sands
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-32%synergy
Simic Guildgate
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Verge
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Flood Plain
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
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