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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
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Badgermole Cub
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aven Mindcensor
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Winter Orb
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Eladamri's Call
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Stasis
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Static Orb
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Birds of Paradise
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Eternal Witness
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Seedborn Muse
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Archon of Emeria
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Grand Abolisher
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Collector Ouphe
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Hushbringer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Willbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Captain Sisay
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Angel
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mockingbird
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Transit Mage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sun Titan
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Copperhorn Scout
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Chord of Calling
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ephemerate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Negate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Snap
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Neoform
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Wargate
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-35%synergy
Winds of Abandon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Cultivate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Meekstone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Tangle Wire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Pool
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Damping Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Howling Mine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Aura Shards
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Verity Circle
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Sterling Grove
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Rising Waters
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Will
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Root Maze
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Rest in Peace
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Frozen Aether
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Kismet
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Birthing Ritual
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Quest for Renewal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mind Over Matter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Field
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Woodland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Chocobo Camp
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Eternity Elevator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Breeding Pool
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Prairie Stream
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Savannah
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Horizon Canopy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
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