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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
71%synergy
Badgermole Cub
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
92%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
91%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
90%synergy
Silence
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
90%synergy
Finale of Devastation
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
89%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Flusterstorm
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Birthing Pod
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
84%synergy
Noble Hierarch
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Delighted Halfling
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
81%synergy
Chord of Calling
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Mockingbird
86%inclusion51 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Wargate
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
96%synergy
The One Ring
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
92%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
84%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
92%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Crop Rotation
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Force of Will
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion54 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
77%synergy
Spellseeker
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Voice of Victory
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Displacer Kitten
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
56%inclusion32 decks57 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Transit Mage
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Captain Sisay
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
39%synergy
Felidar Guardian
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Enduring Vitality
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
20%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Endurance
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Veil of Summer
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Swan Song
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Angel's Grace
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Flare of Denial
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Worldly Tutor
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Force of Vigor
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
44%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Ephemerate
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Retraction Helix
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Intuition
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Snap
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Banishing Knack
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Cloudshift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-36%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Nature's Rhythm
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
45%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Natural Order
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
40%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
71%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Birthing Ritual
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Chosen
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
58%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
69%synergy
Shifting Woodland
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
70%synergy
Mistrise Village
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Emergence Zone
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Scorched Ruins
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Mox Amber
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
66%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
86%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
87%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
89%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
72%synergy
Scalding Tarn
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion35 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Forest
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
-60%synergy
Island
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-68%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-73%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Hedge Maze
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-36%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-19%synergy