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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
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Badgermole Cub
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Birthing Pod
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
93%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
92%synergy
Neoform
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
91%synergy
Finale of Devastation
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
90%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
88%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
87%synergy
Bloom Tender
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Chord of Calling
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Spellseeker
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
65%synergy
Esper Sentinel
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Noble Hierarch
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Delighted Halfling
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
81%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
86%inclusion61 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Eladamri's Call
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
79%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion59 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
88%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Crop Rotation
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion65 decks71 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion62 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
76%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Mockingbird
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
70%synergy
Grand Abolisher
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
72%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion54 decks71 decks
62%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
73%inclusion52 decks71 decks
65%synergy
Voice of Victory
65%inclusion40 decks62 decks
60%synergy
Displacer Kitten
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
55%synergy
Transit Mage
55%inclusion35 decks64 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
47%synergy
Captain Sisay
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Felidar Guardian
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
23%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Endurance
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
1%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
77%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion49 decks71 decks
50%synergy
Mental Misstep
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Flare of Denial
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Veil of Summer
63%inclusion45 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
46%synergy
Angel's Grace
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
56%synergy
Worldly Tutor
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Ephemerate
51%inclusion36 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Force of Vigor
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion28 decks71 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
35%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
30%synergy
Retraction Helix
30%inclusion21 decks71 decks
29%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-41%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
79%inclusion56 decks71 decks
74%synergy
Wargate
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
52%inclusion37 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Natural Order
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
46%inclusion33 decks71 decks
45%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Static Orb
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Phoenix Down
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
59%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
35%inclusion25 decks71 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion20 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
20%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion12 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Birthing Ritual
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Stasis
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Root Maze
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Chosen
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
58%inclusion41 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion14 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Shifting Woodland
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
64%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
66%inclusion47 decks71 decks
60%synergy
Mistrise Village
56%inclusion35 decks62 decks
50%synergy
Emergence Zone
34%inclusion24 decks71 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion69 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
77%inclusion55 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Mox Amber
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
72%inclusion51 decks71 decks
70%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
67%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion71 decks71 decks
68%synergy
Misty Rainforest
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
69%synergy
Breeding Pool
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
99%inclusion70 decks71 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion68 decks71 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion67 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion66 decks71 decks
80%synergy
Mana Confluence
90%inclusion64 decks71 decks
82%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion63 decks71 decks
85%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion60 decks71 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion57 decks71 decks
73%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion48 decks71 decks
61%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion44 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion43 decks71 decks
53%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion38 decks71 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion35 decks71 decks
43%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
44%inclusion31 decks71 decks
41%synergy
Forest
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
-52%synergy
Island
32%inclusion23 decks71 decks
-61%synergy
Plains
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
-62%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion15 decks71 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Starting Town
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
11%inclusion8 decks71 decks
-30%synergy
Horizon Canopy
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-23%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
-21%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
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