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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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Badgermole Cub
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Birthing Pod
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
97%synergy
Displacer Kitten
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Chord of Calling
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Grand Abolisher
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Top Cards
Bloom Tender
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Esper Sentinel
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Mockingbird
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Veil of Summer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
83%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Mental Misstep
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
72%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Spellseeker
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Noble Hierarch
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Felidar Guardian
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Transit Mage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Enduring Vitality
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Endurance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Delivery Moogle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Haywire Mite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Biomancer's Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Solitude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Intuition
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Flare of Denial
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Silence
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Snap
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Force of Vigor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Chain of Vapor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Retraction Helix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cloudshift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Knack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
79%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Wargate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Natural Order
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phoenix Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Birthing Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Earthcraft
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fertile Ground
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Mistrise Village
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Shifting Woodland
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dryad Arbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
City of Traitors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Haven
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Mox Amber
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Arcane Signet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-43%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Windswept Heath
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Mana Confluence
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Polluted Delta
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Plains
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-64%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Starting Town
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-79%synergy
Forest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-80%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
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