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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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Watcher of the Spheres
89%inclusion66 decks74 decks
85%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
77%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
78%inclusion58 decks74 decks
75%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
72%inclusion53 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
69%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
67%synergy
Murmuration
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
65%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
91%inclusion67 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Ledger Shredder
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Flurry of Wings
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Judge's Familiar
62%inclusion46 decks74 decks
59%synergy
Winged Portent
59%inclusion44 decks74 decks
57%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Kindred Discovery
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Worldly Tutor
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Aura Shards
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Voice of Victory
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
55%inclusion41 decks74 decks
52%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Aven Interrupter
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
45%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
43%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Healer's Hawk
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
45%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Gilded Goose
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Wingmate Roc
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Emeria Angel
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Harrier Strix
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
34%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
31%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
32%synergy
River Hoopoe
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Soulcatcher
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Shrike Force
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Strix Lookout
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Augury Owl
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Aerie Mystics
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Moat
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Artificer's Assistant
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Mirror Entity
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Owlbear Cub
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Strix Serenade
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Lofty Denial
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Rally of Wings
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Keep Watch
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bant Charm
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Chord of Calling
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Negate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Airborne Aid
54%inclusion40 decks74 decks
51%synergy
Migratory Route
47%inclusion35 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Battle Screech
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Raise the Palisade
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Distant Melody
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Winged Words
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-9%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Door of Destinies
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Coat of Arms
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Banner of Kinship
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Herald's Horn
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Incubator
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Reconnaissance Mission
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Bower Passage
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Favorable Winds
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Mirari's Wake
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Moat
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Guardian Project
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Gravitational Shift
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Coastal Piracy
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dovescape
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Doubling Season
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Curious Obsession
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
The Raven's Warning
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Dovin, Grand Arbiter
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion39 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Three Tree City
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Gavony Township
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
29%synergy
Restless Anchorage
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Lilypad Village
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Lupinflower Village
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion62 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion54 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion68 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Island
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion64 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion63 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
37%synergy
Forest
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
81%inclusion60 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
35%synergy
Tundra
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion52 decks74 decks
39%synergy
Savannah
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Tropical Island
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
55%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
32%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion48 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
42%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
-24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-27%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-28%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-10%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Hushwood Verge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
9%synergy
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