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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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Neoform
84%inclusion114 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Birthing Pod
67%inclusion91 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
57%synergy
Eternal Witness
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
51%inclusion70 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Chord of Calling
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
63%inclusion85 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion74 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Llanowar Elves
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Wild Growth
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
37%synergy
Elvish Mystic
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Bloom Tender
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
44%inclusion60 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Noble Hierarch
41%inclusion56 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Guardian
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Karmic Guide
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mulldrifter
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Emeria
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Willbreaker
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Sailor
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Reclamation Sage
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Kiora's Follower
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Collector Ouphe
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
17%inclusion18 decks103 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Soulherder
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Lightstall Inquisitor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Judge's Familiar
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Knight of Autumn
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
10%synergy
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Eladamri's Call
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Claim
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Dispel
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Flurry of Wings
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Winged Portent
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Silence
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Lofty Denial
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Render Silent
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Cultivate
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Migratory Route
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
32%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Stasis
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Market Festival
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Overgrowth
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Murmuration
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Point the Way
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Stony Silence
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Bower Passage
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Rising Waters
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Gavony Township
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion121 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion91 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion123 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion78 decks136 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion77 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion73 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion57 decks136 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
40%inclusion55 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Temple Garden
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Brushland
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion30 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion24 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
-18%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
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