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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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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Formidable Speaker
5.7%inclusion10 decks176 decks
4%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Wistfulness
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion290 decks494 decks
47%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
48%inclusion239 decks494 decks
43%synergy
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion373 decks494 decks
41%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion266 decks494 decks
41%synergy
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion248 decks494 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
44%inclusion218 decks494 decks
39%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion197 decks494 decks
37%synergy
Birthing Pod
38%inclusion190 decks494 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion231 decks494 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
47%inclusion230 decks494 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion368 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
58%inclusion286 decks494 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion249 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion216 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion209 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion194 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion191 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion187 decks494 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion181 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion179 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion299 decks494 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion275 decks494 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion263 decks494 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion221 decks494 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion197 decks494 decks
34%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion187 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion182 decks494 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion178 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion163 decks494 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion154 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion168 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion164 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion158 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion156 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Mockingbird
30%inclusion149 decks489 decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion136 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion135 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion127 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion126 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion119 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion117 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
23%inclusion35 decks152 decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion113 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion104 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion100 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion97 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion97 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion94 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion93 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion92 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
18%inclusion87 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion73 decks421 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion85 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion84 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Peregrine Drake
16%inclusion81 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
16%inclusion77 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion75 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion23 decks152 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion74 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion74 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion73 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion73 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion70 decks494 decks
13%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion67 decks483 decks
12%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion68 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion68 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion67 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion65 decks489 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion64 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion64 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion63 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion61 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion60 decks492 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion55 decks481 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
11%inclusion56 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion55 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
30%inclusion148 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
27%inclusion134 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion133 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion117 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion117 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion116 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion113 decks493 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion111 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion111 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion110 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion102 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion96 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion96 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion95 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion86 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion68 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion68 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion64 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion62 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion57 decks494 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion55 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion53 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion47 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion43 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion42 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion41 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.3%inclusion36 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
6.1%inclusion30 decks489 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Winged Portent
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
35%inclusion174 decks494 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion171 decks494 decks
27%synergy
Neoform
34%inclusion167 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
28%inclusion140 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion105 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion94 decks494 decks
-25%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion88 decks494 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion65 decks415 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion74 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion73 decks494 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion67 decks494 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion54 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion52 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
-19%synergy
Split Up
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion124 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion82 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion78 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion48 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
10%inclusion47 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion41 decks494 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.3%inclusion26 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion160 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion115 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
23%inclusion113 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Stasis
22%inclusion110 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion101 decks494 decks
18%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion79 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion66 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion61 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion60 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion53 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion51 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion49 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion48 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Project
8.5%inclusion42 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.1%inclusion40 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.5%inclusion37 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Murmuration
6.5%inclusion32 decks489 decks
1%synergy
Root Maze
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.3%inclusion31 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Rising Waters
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.7%inclusion28 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion132 decks494 decks
23%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion54 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
10%inclusion47 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.9%inclusion34 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.5%inclusion27 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion216 decks494 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion190 decks494 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion143 decks494 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion126 decks494 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion113 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion106 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion103 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion75 decks421 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion81 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion68 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion51 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion49 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.3%inclusion46 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.7%inclusion33 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.1%inclusion17 decks280 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.9%inclusion29 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion417 decks494 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion301 decks494 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
23%inclusion115 decks494 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion103 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion95 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion90 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion68 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion66 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion66 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion59 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion52 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion50 decks494 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion49 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
8.9%inclusion44 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.7%inclusion43 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion42 decks494 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.9%inclusion39 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.1%inclusion35 decks494 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion31 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.1%inclusion25 decks494 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion466 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion441 decks494 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion430 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion429 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion362 decks494 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion358 decks494 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion357 decks494 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion329 decks494 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion314 decks494 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion300 decks494 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion246 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion228 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion225 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion213 decks494 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion204 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion170 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion165 decks494 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion160 decks494 decks
-14%synergy
Savannah
30%inclusion149 decks494 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion147 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion146 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion143 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion143 decks494 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion141 decks494 decks
-24%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion133 decks494 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion130 decks494 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion128 decks494 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion128 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion126 decks494 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion124 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion121 decks494 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion117 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion115 decks494 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion111 decks494 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion109 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion105 decks494 decks
-25%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion104 decks494 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion96 decks494 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion85 decks494 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion76 decks494 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion75 decks494 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion75 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion73 decks494 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion72 decks494 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion71 decks494 decks
-7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion69 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion68 decks492 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion68 decks494 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion61 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion58 decks494 decks
3%synergy
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