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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
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
1.4%inclusion1 decks69 decks
-7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-3%synergy
Monk Gyatso
1.4%inclusion1 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
60%inclusion266 decks447 decks
48%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
50%inclusion223 decks447 decks
44%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
55%inclusion248 decks447 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion336 decks447 decks
41%synergy
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion225 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
44%inclusion198 decks447 decks
39%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion179 decks447 decks
37%synergy
Birthing Pod
40%inclusion177 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion213 decks447 decks
36%synergy
Eternal Witness
49%inclusion217 decks447 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion330 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion256 decks447 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion220 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion196 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion187 decks447 decks
26%synergy
Wild Growth
42%inclusion186 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Chord of Calling
40%inclusion178 decks447 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion174 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
37%inclusion167 decks447 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion163 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion277 decks447 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion243 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion242 decks447 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion203 decks447 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion176 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
38%inclusion168 decks447 decks
27%synergy
Seedborn Muse
37%inclusion165 decks447 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion155 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion141 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion159 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
35%inclusion156 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion153 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion144 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion141 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
31%inclusion135 decks442 decks
22%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
29%inclusion130 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion127 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion101 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
22%inclusion100 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion91 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion91 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion89 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion84 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
18%inclusion82 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion67 decks374 decks
14%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
17%inclusion76 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Peregrine Drake
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion75 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion71 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion70 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
16%inclusion70 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion68 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
14%inclusion64 decks442 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion63 decks440 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
13%inclusion60 decks445 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
12%inclusion52 decks434 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion48 decks442 decks
9%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
30%inclusion133 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
29%inclusion131 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion120 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Denial
24%inclusion109 decks446 decks
22%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion104 decks447 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion100 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion91 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion90 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion86 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion59 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
-16%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion39 decks445 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.7%inclusion39 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion39 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion36 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Dazzling Denial
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.1%inclusion14 decks277 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
35%inclusion158 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion157 decks447 decks
28%synergy
Wargate
30%inclusion136 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion95 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion81 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion54 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
-25%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
-11%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion57 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion55 decks447 decks
-5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion52 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
-19%synergy
Split Up
6.6%inclusion29 decks440 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion113 decks447 decks
24%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion72 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.4%inclusion42 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.5%inclusion38 decks447 decks
-19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion149 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
22%inclusion98 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Stasis
22%inclusion98 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion87 decks447 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
17%inclusion74 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Verity Circle
14%inclusion63 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion56 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion50 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion47 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion45 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.7%inclusion30 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Root Maze
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion29 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Murmuration
5.9%inclusion26 decks442 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.4%inclusion24 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
26%inclusion115 decks447 decks
22%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.8%inclusion35 decks447 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
45%inclusion200 decks447 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion177 decks447 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion123 decks447 decks
-17%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion118 decks447 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion109 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion95 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion93 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion71 decks374 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion77 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
15%inclusion67 decks445 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion46 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Haven
7.4%inclusion33 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
7.2%inclusion32 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion31 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.3%inclusion28 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion27 decks447 decks
-3%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.1%inclusion23 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion376 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion277 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
24%inclusion107 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion99 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion90 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion83 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion58 decks447 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion49 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion48 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion44 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion43 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.2%inclusion41 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
8.9%inclusion40 decks447 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.6%inclusion34 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion30 decks447 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion26 decks447 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion424 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion395 decks447 decks
-6%synergy
Island
86%inclusion386 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion386 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
74%inclusion330 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion329 decks447 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion326 decks447 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
68%inclusion302 decks447 decks
35%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion288 decks447 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion272 decks447 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion223 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion204 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
45%inclusion201 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion192 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion186 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion158 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion143 decks447 decks
-15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion142 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Savannah
31%inclusion140 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Tropical Island
31%inclusion138 decks447 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion138 decks447 decks
23%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion134 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
28%inclusion127 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion125 decks447 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion124 decks447 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion121 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
27%inclusion119 decks447 decks
-26%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion117 decks447 decks
19%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion117 decks447 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion114 decks447 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion113 decks447 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion111 decks447 decks
-21%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
25%inclusion110 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion103 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion102 decks447 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion96 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion94 decks447 decks
-26%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion92 decks447 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
16%inclusion73 decks447 decks
-10%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion70 decks447 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion67 decks447 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion66 decks447 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion65 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion64 decks447 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
-7%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion62 decks447 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion61 decks447 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion59 decks445 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion53 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
-13%synergy
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