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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
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Monk Gyatso
3.3%inclusion4 decks122 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.5%inclusion3 decks121 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion285 decks481 decks
48%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
49%inclusion234 decks481 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion365 decks481 decks
42%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion261 decks481 decks
42%synergy
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion242 decks481 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
44%inclusion214 decks481 decks
39%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion190 decks481 decks
36%synergy
Birthing Pod
39%inclusion187 decks481 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion226 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
47%inclusion227 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion358 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
58%inclusion280 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion238 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion209 decks481 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion202 decks481 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion193 decks481 decks
30%synergy
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion185 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion183 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion175 decks481 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion174 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion296 decks481 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion267 decks481 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion261 decks481 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion220 decks481 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion191 decks481 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion184 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion177 decks481 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion175 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion156 decks481 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion153 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion166 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
34%inclusion163 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion155 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion154 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
31%inclusion146 decks476 decks
22%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion135 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion133 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion127 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion124 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion115 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion114 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion110 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion104 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion97 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion97 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion93 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion90 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion73 decks408 decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion85 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
17%inclusion83 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion83 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
16%inclusion77 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
16%inclusion76 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion73 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion67 decks470 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion67 decks481 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion65 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion65 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion65 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion64 decks476 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion60 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Willbreaker
12%inclusion60 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion58 decks479 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion58 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion57 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
12%inclusion55 decks468 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion55 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion52 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion51 decks476 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion50 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
31%inclusion147 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
28%inclusion135 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion128 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion116 decks481 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion115 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion114 decks480 decks
22%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion111 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion109 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion109 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion108 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion98 decks481 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion96 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion95 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion91 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion84 decks481 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion66 decks479 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion62 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion62 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion56 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion53 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion52 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion52 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion46 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion42 decks479 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.5%inclusion41 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.3%inclusion40 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion38 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion30 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Denial
5.7%inclusion27 decks476 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.5%inclusion17 decks311 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.2%inclusion25 decks479 decks
3%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.2%inclusion25 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
36%inclusion171 decks481 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion170 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Neoform
34%inclusion164 decks481 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
28%inclusion137 decks481 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion104 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion96 decks481 decks
-24%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion86 decks481 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion58 decks402 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion69 decks481 decks
-24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion66 decks481 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion59 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks481 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion55 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion38 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.3%inclusion35 decks481 decks
-19%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion33 decks481 decks
-3%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion31 decks474 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion121 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
16%inclusion77 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion76 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion60 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion46 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion41 decks481 decks
-19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.0%inclusion29 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.2%inclusion25 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion158 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion114 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
22%inclusion107 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Stasis
22%inclusion105 decks481 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion97 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion77 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion65 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
13%inclusion61 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion60 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion57 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion57 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.7%inclusion37 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.9%inclusion33 decks481 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
6.9%inclusion33 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Root Maze
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.5%inclusion31 decks479 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Murmuration
6.1%inclusion29 decks476 decks
1%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion27 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
5.4%inclusion26 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion130 decks481 decks
24%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion54 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.4%inclusion45 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.1%inclusion39 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.2%inclusion25 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion215 decks481 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion190 decks481 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion139 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion115 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion105 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion103 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion75 decks408 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion79 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion68 decks479 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion49 decks481 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
7.1%inclusion34 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.5%inclusion17 decks263 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion28 decks481 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion407 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion297 decks481 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
23%inclusion113 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion103 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion94 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion88 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion66 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion65 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion57 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion51 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion48 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion44 decks481 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
8.7%inclusion42 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion40 decks481 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.5%inclusion36 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion32 decks481 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion31 decks481 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion455 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion427 decks481 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion417 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion417 decks481 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion355 decks481 decks
31%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion352 decks481 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion351 decks481 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion324 decks481 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion307 decks481 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion295 decks481 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion239 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion219 decks481 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion219 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion207 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion198 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion168 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion158 decks481 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion155 decks481 decks
-13%synergy
Savannah
31%inclusion147 decks481 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion147 decks481 decks
22%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion144 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion141 decks481 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
28%inclusion136 decks481 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
28%inclusion135 decks481 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion132 decks481 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion129 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion127 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion126 decks481 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion124 decks481 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion123 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion122 decks481 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion117 decks481 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion114 decks481 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion110 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion110 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion104 decks481 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion101 decks481 decks
-25%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion98 decks481 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion82 decks481 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion74 decks481 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion72 decks481 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion71 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion69 decks481 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion68 decks481 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion66 decks479 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion65 decks481 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion59 decks481 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion55 decks481 decks
-13%synergy
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