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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
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Badgermole Cub
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Monk Gyatso
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Winter Orb
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Birds of Paradise
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Bloom Tender
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Eternal Witness
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Birthing Pod
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Static Orb
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Eladamri's Call
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Seedborn Muse
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mockingbird
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Willbreaker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Spellseeker
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Emeria
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Peregrine Drake
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Collector Ouphe
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Trygon Predator
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Hushbringer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Stoic Angel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Aven Interrupter
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Inga and Esika
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Solitude
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aether Channeler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Soulherder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Chord of Calling
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Crop Rotation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wargate
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Neoform
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Cultivate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tangle Wire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sword of the Animist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Web
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Stasis
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Will
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Verity Circle
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Opposition
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Root Maze
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sterling Grove
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Frozen Aether
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Kismet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Glare of Subdual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Quest for Renewal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Land Tax
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Shifting Woodland
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Chocobo Camp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Tree of Tales
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Island
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Temple Garden
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Savannah
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-33%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Flooded Grove
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Bastion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Willowrush Verge
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
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