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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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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Formidable Speaker
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Finale of Devastation
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
90%synergy
Silence
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
90%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Flusterstorm
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Birthing Pod
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
85%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Esper Sentinel
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Noble Hierarch
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Bloom Tender
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Delighted Halfling
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Chord of Calling
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Mockingbird
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Eternal Witness
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Mana Vault
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
96%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
84%synergy
The One Ring
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
90%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Crop Rotation
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Voice of Victory
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Spellseeker
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Displacer Kitten
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Transit Mage
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Badgermole Cub
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Captain Sisay
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Guardian
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Enduring Vitality
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Endurance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Clever Impersonator
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Sailor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Force of Negation
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Veil of Summer
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Swan Song
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Angel's Grace
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
62%synergy
Flare of Denial
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Worldly Tutor
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Force of Vigor
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Ephemerate
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Retraction Helix
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Snap
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Intuition
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Banishing Knack
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-38%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Orim's Chant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
78%inclusion40 decks51 decks
74%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
68%inclusion41 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Expedition Map
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Chosen
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Shifting Woodland
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Mistrise Village
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Emergence Zone
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Ruins
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Mox Amber
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Grim Monolith
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
68%synergy
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
66%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Mana Confluence
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
89%synergy
City of Brass
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Forest
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-61%synergy
Island
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-69%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-73%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Starting Town
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-22%synergy
Hedge Maze
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-35%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-19%synergy