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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
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Judge's Familiar
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Verity Circle
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Fertile Ground
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Healer's Hawk
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Trygon Predator
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
-11%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
26%inclusion18 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Aerie Mystics
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Market Festival
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Overgrowth
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Warden of Evos Isle
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Thornwind Faeries
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
18%synergy
Llanowar Elves
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Entity
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Mistmeadow Witch
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Kazandu Tuskcaller
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Spectral Sailor
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Roon of the Hidden Realm
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Slither Blade
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Invisible Stalker
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Flickerwisp
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Harrier Strix
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Angel of Finality
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Farhaven Elf
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Intrepid Hero
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Soltari Foot Soldier
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Looter il-Kor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Keeper of Fables
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Emeria Angel
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Gudul Lurker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Fiend Hunter
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Acidic Slime
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Seer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rubinia Soulsinger
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dazzling Denial
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Lofty Denial
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Flurry of Wings
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Winged Portent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-48%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-33%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Counterspell
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-24%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Charm
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rally of Wings
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Opportunity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Endless Detour
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Return to Nature
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Diviner's Portent
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Planar Incision
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
School Daze
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Repel Calamity
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Migratory Route
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Winged Words
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Beck // Call
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-29%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Battle Screech
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Airborne Aid
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Scale Up
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Harvest Season
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Tempt with Glory
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Explore
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Solar Tide
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Assault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aether Gale
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Restore
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-12%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Leonin Bladetrap
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Gorgon's Head
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Thunderstaff
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Viridian Longbow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dawn's Reflection
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Spawning Grounds
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Favorable Winds
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Presence of Gond
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Bower Passage
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Murmuration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Glare of Subdual
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Control Magic
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Weirding Wood
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Predation
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
New Horizons
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Leafdrake Roost
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Inertia
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Buried in the Garden
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Find the Path
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Squirrel Nest
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Paradise
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Haven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Flickerform
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-32%synergy
Faerie Conclave
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Steppe
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lilypad Village
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
-27%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Marble Diamond
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
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
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Azorius Chancery
62%inclusion42 decks68 decks
46%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
34%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion34 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion33 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion30 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bant Panorama
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Thriving Grove
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Krosan Verge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Simic Guildgate
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Mystery
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Fortified Village
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rupture Spire
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Transguild Promenade
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
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