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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
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Badgermole Cub
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Winter Orb
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Bloom Tender
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Eternal Witness
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Static Orb
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Eladamri's Call
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Seedborn Muse
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Spellseeker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Willbreaker
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Archon of Emeria
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Collector Ouphe
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Felidar Guardian
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Vitality
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Trygon Predator
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Voice of Victory
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Hushbringer
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Stoic Angel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Inga and Esika
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Solitude
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Aether Channeler
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Drumbellower
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Chord of Calling
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Crop Rotation
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Ephemerate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Force of Vigor
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Render Silent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Neoform
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Enter the Infinite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cultivate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-32%synergy
Armageddon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Meekstone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tangle Wire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Mana Web
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Stasis
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Will
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Opposition
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Verity Circle
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Sterling Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Root Maze
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Bear Umbra
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Kismet
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Coastal Piracy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glare of Subdual
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Quest for Renewal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Haven
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Tree of Tales
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Restless Anchorage
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Breeding Pool
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Savannah
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
-17%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-35%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
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