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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
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Badgermole Cub
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Birthing Pod
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
93%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
92%synergy
Neoform
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
91%synergy
Finale of Devastation
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
90%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
88%synergy
Bloom Tender
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Chord of Calling
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Delighted Halfling
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Esper Sentinel
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Noble Hierarch
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
72%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Spellseeker
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion62 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Eladamri's Call
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
The One Ring
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
77%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
89%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion69 decks75 decks
86%synergy
Crop Rotation
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
85%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion65 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
77%inclusion58 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
75%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Mockingbird
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
71%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion56 decks75 decks
61%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Voice of Victory
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
63%inclusion47 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Displacer Kitten
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
56%inclusion40 decks71 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Transit Mage
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
52%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Captain Sisay
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
44%inclusion33 decks75 decks
37%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
41%synergy
Felidar Guardian
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
39%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Endurance
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Emeria
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Sailor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
66%synergy
Mental Misstep
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Flare of Denial
65%inclusion49 decks75 decks
63%synergy
Veil of Summer
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
58%synergy
Swan Song
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Angel's Grace
57%inclusion43 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Ephemerate
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Force of Vigor
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Retraction Helix
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Cloudshift
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-41%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Wargate
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
68%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
47%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Natural Order
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Static Orb
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Down
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
79%inclusion59 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
69%inclusion52 decks75 decks
61%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Deafening Silence
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Birthing Ritual
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Stasis
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Root Maze
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Chosen
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
79%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
80%synergy
Shifting Woodland
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
60%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
64%inclusion48 decks75 decks
59%synergy
Mistrise Village
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Emergence Zone
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Dryad Arbor
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
76%inclusion57 decks75 decks
72%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
71%inclusion53 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
45%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
67%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion75 decks75 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
69%synergy
Breeding Pool
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Temple Garden
99%inclusion74 decks75 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion71 decks75 decks
82%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion70 decks75 decks
81%synergy
Mana Confluence
91%inclusion68 decks75 decks
83%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
85%synergy
City of Brass
84%inclusion63 decks75 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
74%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion60 decks75 decks
73%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion51 decks75 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
54%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion45 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Forest
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
-51%synergy
Island
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-60%synergy
Plains
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
-61%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Lush Portico
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-24%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-21%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
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