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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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Neoform
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
89%synergy
Flusterstorm
93%inclusion116 decks125 decks
89%synergy
Finale of Devastation
95%inclusion119 decks125 decks
88%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
86%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
89%inclusion111 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Force of Negation
88%inclusion110 decks125 decks
83%synergy
Bloom Tender
94%inclusion118 decks125 decks
83%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
86%inclusion107 decks125 decks
82%synergy
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion120 decks125 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
93%inclusion116 decks125 decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
89%inclusion111 decks125 decks
63%synergy
Eladamri's Call
88%inclusion110 decks125 decks
78%synergy
Chord of Calling
88%inclusion110 decks125 decks
82%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion110 decks125 decks
76%synergy
Grand Abolisher
87%inclusion109 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion108 decks125 decks
81%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
99%inclusion124 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
91%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion120 decks125 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion120 decks125 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion120 decks125 decks
92%synergy
Worldly Tutor
94%inclusion118 decks125 decks
83%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion118 decks125 decks
91%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
87%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
91%inclusion114 decks125 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
82%inclusion103 decks125 decks
68%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
82%inclusion103 decks125 decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
78%inclusion98 decks125 decks
74%synergy
Spellseeker
78%inclusion97 decks125 decks
74%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
77%inclusion96 decks125 decks
68%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
73%inclusion91 decks124 decks
70%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
72%inclusion90 decks125 decks
69%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
65%inclusion81 decks125 decks
63%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
61%inclusion76 decks125 decks
56%synergy
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Transit Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
52%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
53%inclusion66 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Captain Sisay
51%inclusion64 decks125 decks
50%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
50%inclusion63 decks125 decks
48%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
50%inclusion62 decks125 decks
46%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
47%inclusion59 decks125 decks
46%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
42%inclusion52 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Mockingbird
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
31%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion32 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Felidar Guardian
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Delivery Moogle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
18%inclusion18 decks100 decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
12%inclusion15 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Sailor
11%inclusion14 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Elf
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Crop Rotation
81%inclusion101 decks125 decks
75%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
68%inclusion85 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion78 decks125 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
57%inclusion71 decks125 decks
55%synergy
Pact of Negation
44%inclusion55 decks125 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion51 decks125 decks
-7%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
38%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion41 decks123 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion37 decks125 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion34 decks125 decks
23%synergy
Flare of Denial
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Veil of Summer
25%inclusion31 decks125 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Whir of Invention
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Miscast
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Noxious Revival
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Intuition
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion16 decks125 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Cloudshift
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
74%inclusion92 decks125 decks
69%synergy
Transmute Artifact
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
69%synergy
Wargate
63%inclusion79 decks125 decks
58%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion36 decks125 decks
25%synergy
Timetwister
24%inclusion30 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
59%inclusion74 decks125 decks
57%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
55%inclusion69 decks125 decks
54%synergy
Phoenix Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-11%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
72%inclusion90 decks125 decks
69%synergy
Wild Growth
62%inclusion78 decks125 decks
52%synergy
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion50 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion28 decks123 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion25 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
11%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion21 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion17 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion13 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Ritual
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
21%inclusion26 decks125 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
52%inclusion65 decks125 decks
51%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion23 decks125 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
75%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion116 decks125 decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion106 decks125 decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
64%synergy
Mistrise Village
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Shifting Woodland
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
14%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-9%synergy
Scorched Ruins
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
5.6%inclusion7 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion110 decks125 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
79%synergy
Grim Monolith
78%inclusion97 decks125 decks
77%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
73%inclusion91 decks125 decks
71%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion89 decks125 decks
70%synergy
Mana Crypt
69%inclusion86 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion70 decks125 decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
54%inclusion68 decks125 decks
51%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
99%inclusion124 decks125 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion123 decks125 decks
66%synergy
Tundra
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Savannah
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
85%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion122 decks125 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion121 decks125 decks
52%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion119 decks125 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
94%inclusion117 decks125 decks
86%synergy
City of Brass
90%inclusion113 decks125 decks
82%synergy
Polluted Delta
89%inclusion111 decks125 decks
81%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
84%inclusion105 decks125 decks
80%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
76%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion104 decks125 decks
77%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion102 decks125 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
81%inclusion101 decks125 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion100 decks125 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Foothills
79%inclusion99 decks125 decks
71%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
70%inclusion88 decks125 decks
39%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
70%inclusion87 decks125 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion48 decks125 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
36%inclusion45 decks125 decks
31%synergy
Forest
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
-72%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Island
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
-76%synergy
Plains
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-77%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion12 decks125 decks
7%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
8.0%inclusion10 decks125 decks
-22%synergy
Brushland
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
-20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
2%synergy
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