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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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Earth Kingdom Jailer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Judge's Familiar
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Verity Circle
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
29%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Fertile Ground
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Aerie Mystics
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
23%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Migratory Route
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Healer's Hawk
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Trygon Predator
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Entity
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Slither Blade
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kazandu Tuskcaller
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Thornwind Faeries
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Emeria Angel
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Kiora's Follower
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Mistmeadow Witch
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Emmara, Soul of the Accord
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Seer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Gudul Lurker
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Keeper of Fables
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Roon of the Hidden Realm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wingmate Roc
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Intrepid Hero
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Soltari Foot Soldier
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Looter il-Kor
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wylie Duke, Atiin Hero
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Topplegeist
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Bant Charm
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Dazzling Denial
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-42%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Flurry of Wings
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Lofty Denial
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Winged Portent
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-20%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rally of Wings
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Endless Detour
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Charm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
School Daze
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Diviner's Portent
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudshift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Opportunity
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Crush Contraband
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Airborne Aid
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Beck // Call
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Battle Screech
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-31%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Harvest Season
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Scale Up
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Distant Melody
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Solar Tide
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Wash Out
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Aerial Assault
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gorgon's Head
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Leonin Bladetrap
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Thunderstaff
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Viridian Longbow
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Overgrowth
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Favorable Winds
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Market Festival
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Spawning Grounds
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Bower Passage
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Piracy
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Murmuration
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Glare of Subdual
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Presence of Gond
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Haven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
New Horizons
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Squirrel Nest
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Buried in the Garden
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Weirding Wood
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Lost in the Maze
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Find the Path
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Leafdrake Roost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Predation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Control Magic
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of Inertia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Lilypad Village
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Conclave
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Guildless Commons
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
59%inclusion40 decks68 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion56 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
47%synergy
Azorius Chancery
60%inclusion41 decks68 decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Seaside Citadel
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion27 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Verge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Thriving Grove
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Bant Panorama
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Tangled Islet
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-14%synergy
Scattered Groves
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Rupture Spire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
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