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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Badgermole Cub
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
3.8%inclusion2 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
68%inclusion172 decks253 decks
62%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion192 decks253 decks
62%synergy
Ephemerate
57%inclusion145 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Bloom Tender
62%inclusion158 decks253 decks
51%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
62%inclusion156 decks253 decks
49%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
48%inclusion121 decks253 decks
45%synergy
Neoform
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
41%synergy
Birthing Pod
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Displacer Kitten
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
40%synergy
Eladamri's Call
49%inclusion123 decks253 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion176 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
69%inclusion174 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Noble Hierarch
55%inclusion139 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion124 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
46%inclusion117 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
43%inclusion108 decks253 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion104 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Soulherder
40%inclusion101 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Mockingbird
40%inclusion88 decks221 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion121 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion111 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion109 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion107 decks253 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion103 decks253 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
37%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Crop Rotation
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Felidar Guardian
39%inclusion99 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
36%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
36%inclusion92 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Spellseeker
36%inclusion91 decks253 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion54 decks156 decks
30%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Peregrine Drake
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Coiling Oracle
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Restoration Angel
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Transit Mage
28%inclusion47 decks167 decks
27%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
28%inclusion70 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Mulldrifter
26%inclusion65 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
26%inclusion48 decks187 decks
24%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Flickerwisp
25%inclusion62 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
24%inclusion61 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
18%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion47 decks222 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
21%inclusion52 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
20%inclusion44 decks221 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion43 decks221 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Reflector Mage
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
17%synergy
Cloudblazer
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Acidic Slime
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Knight of Autumn
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Wood Elves
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion33 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion14 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Reclamation Sage
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion97 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion95 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion94 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion90 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion83 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion74 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
28%inclusion72 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Denial
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
21%synergy
Veil of Summer
23%inclusion57 decks253 decks
19%synergy
Angel's Grace
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Momentary Blink
18%inclusion46 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion40 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion37 decks252 decks
12%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Essence Flux
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion32 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
-18%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion23 decks232 decks
6%synergy
Negate
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Ghostway
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.0%inclusion20 decks222 decks
6%synergy
Displace
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion9 decks126 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
2%synergy
Blur
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
36%inclusion92 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Wargate
34%inclusion87 decks253 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
-24%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion42 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion38 decks253 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
-12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion31 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
-15%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion24 decks241 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
-10%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Split Up
6.3%inclusion13 decks207 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion82 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
15%inclusion39 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
-16%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion25 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
35%inclusion88 decks253 decks
26%synergy
Teleportation Circle
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion51 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
20%inclusion50 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion49 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion47 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion44 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion28 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion27 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Verity Circle
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
7.5%inclusion19 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.9%inclusion16 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Stasis
5.9%inclusion15 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion14 decks252 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion118 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion113 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion50 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
28%inclusion70 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
-17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
27%inclusion62 decks232 decks
23%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
16%inclusion41 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion24 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion16 decks253 decks
3%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.6%inclusion13 decks231 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion226 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion165 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
32%inclusion80 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion75 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion45 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion43 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.1%inclusion23 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.9%inclusion20 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion18 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.7%inclusion17 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.5%inclusion14 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.1%inclusion13 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion241 decks253 decks
5%synergy
Forest
74%inclusion187 decks253 decks
-20%synergy
Island
71%inclusion179 decks253 decks
-23%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
70%inclusion178 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion178 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Plains
69%inclusion174 decks253 decks
-24%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion172 decks253 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
64%inclusion161 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion160 decks253 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion156 decks253 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion146 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Savannah
41%inclusion104 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
41%inclusion103 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion102 decks253 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion100 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion98 decks253 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion96 decks253 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion86 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion84 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion79 decks253 decks
23%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
31%inclusion78 decks253 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion77 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion76 decks253 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion73 decks253 decks
22%synergy
Seaside Citadel
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion71 decks253 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
27%inclusion69 decks253 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
-19%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion67 decks253 decks
-21%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion66 decks253 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion64 decks253 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion58 decks253 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion55 decks253 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion54 decks253 decks
15%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
-21%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion53 decks253 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion44 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion44 decks232 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion36 decks253 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
-12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion34 decks253 decks
-13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion33 decks253 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
12%inclusion28 decks228 decks
-4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion29 decks253 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion26 decks253 decks
-1%synergy