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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
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Badgermole Cub
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Crashing Wave
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Airbender Ascension
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
74%inclusion294 decks396 decks
73%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
73%inclusion288 decks396 decks
67%synergy
Stasis
66%inclusion261 decks396 decks
65%synergy
Static Orb
58%inclusion229 decks396 decks
57%synergy
Archon of Emeria
55%inclusion218 decks396 decks
54%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
51%inclusion202 decks396 decks
51%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
52%inclusion207 decks396 decks
50%synergy
Bloom Tender
62%inclusion245 decks396 decks
50%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
51%inclusion203 decks396 decks
50%synergy
Collector Ouphe
50%inclusion199 decks396 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion310 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion301 decks396 decks
42%synergy
Noble Hierarch
65%inclusion256 decks396 decks
39%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
57%inclusion227 decks396 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
55%inclusion216 decks396 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
52%inclusion205 decks396 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
52%inclusion204 decks396 decks
45%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
51%inclusion201 decks396 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion200 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
48%inclusion190 decks396 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
66%inclusion263 decks396 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
66%inclusion263 decks396 decks
63%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
60%inclusion237 decks396 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion226 decks396 decks
38%synergy
Seedborn Muse
54%inclusion215 decks396 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
52%inclusion204 decks396 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion177 decks396 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion177 decks396 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
44%inclusion173 decks396 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion129 decks396 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
47%inclusion188 decks396 decks
47%synergy
Llanowar Elves
40%inclusion160 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
40%inclusion157 decks396 decks
28%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
39%inclusion155 decks396 decks
38%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion143 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
36%inclusion141 decks396 decks
33%synergy
Hushbringer
33%inclusion129 decks396 decks
32%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
32%inclusion127 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Eternal Witness
31%inclusion123 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
30%inclusion120 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
28%inclusion110 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
27%inclusion107 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
27%inclusion106 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion104 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion97 decks386 decks
22%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
24%inclusion96 decks396 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
23%inclusion93 decks396 decks
23%synergy
Stoic Angel
23%inclusion90 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
22%inclusion85 decks382 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion22 decks102 decks
17%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Manglehorn
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
20%inclusion81 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
19%inclusion77 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
19%inclusion51 decks275 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion67 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
17%inclusion66 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
16%inclusion65 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion63 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
15%inclusion61 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion58 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Captain Sisay
15%inclusion58 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
14%inclusion54 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
13%inclusion52 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Trygon Predator
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion41 decks342 decks
8%synergy
Drumbellower
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
11%inclusion31 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
11%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
11%inclusion44 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion180 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion170 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion169 decks396 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion128 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
31%inclusion123 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion122 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion104 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion98 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion96 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion85 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion77 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion75 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion75 decks396 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion65 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion60 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion60 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion56 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion54 decks396 decks
-13%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion51 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion39 decks321 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion33 decks311 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion40 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Veil of Summer
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion38 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion26 decks272 decks
5%synergy
Ephemerate
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion35 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.1%inclusion32 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.7%inclusion24 decks311 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Snap
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion128 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
32%inclusion125 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion110 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Neoform
27%inclusion107 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion96 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Wargate
21%inclusion83 decks396 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion79 decks396 decks
-24%synergy
Cultivate
19%inclusion77 decks396 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Lore
15%inclusion59 decks396 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion15 decks101 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion54 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion38 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Fabricate
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
34%inclusion134 decks396 decks
34%synergy
The One Ring
31%inclusion123 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
31%inclusion121 decks396 decks
30%synergy
Trinisphere
29%inclusion114 decks396 decks
29%synergy
Tangle Wire
26%inclusion103 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Birthing Pod
24%inclusion97 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion73 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion55 decks323 decks
17%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion60 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion53 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
-9%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion38 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Orb of Dreams
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion33 decks396 decks
-20%synergy
Null Rod
8.1%inclusion32 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
7.1%inclusion28 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Smokestack
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.8%inclusion23 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion165 decks396 decks
39%synergy
Deafening Silence
41%inclusion164 decks396 decks
40%synergy
Aura of Silence
36%inclusion144 decks396 decks
35%synergy
Root Maze
33%inclusion130 decks396 decks
33%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion130 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion128 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Library
30%inclusion119 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion112 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion108 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Rest in Peace
25%inclusion98 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion90 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion89 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Rising Waters
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Verity Circle
21%inclusion82 decks396 decks
19%synergy
Stony Silence
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion76 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Rule of Law
19%inclusion74 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Will
18%inclusion72 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion68 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion20 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Frozen Aether
15%inclusion59 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion54 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Kismet
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.5%inclusion21 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.2%inclusion12 decks230 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.1%inclusion20 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion108 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
10%inclusion40 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.3%inclusion29 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion161 decks396 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion138 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion117 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion104 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion91 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion80 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion20 decks102 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion44 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion42 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion39 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion36 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion31 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.6%inclusion30 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Woodland
7.1%inclusion22 decks309 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.6%inclusion26 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.1%inclusion24 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.6%inclusion22 decks396 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion336 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion229 decks396 decks
-13%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion89 decks396 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion83 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion62 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion57 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion50 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion43 decks396 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion34 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion27 decks396 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.3%inclusion25 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.8%inclusion23 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.3%inclusion21 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion367 decks396 decks
2%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion350 decks396 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion340 decks396 decks
-7%synergy
Island
86%inclusion339 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Temple Garden
69%inclusion275 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion273 decks396 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion268 decks396 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion232 decks396 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion226 decks396 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion217 decks396 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion204 decks396 decks
-5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion180 decks396 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion177 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion176 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
44%inclusion173 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion143 decks396 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
34%inclusion134 decks396 decks
-19%synergy
Savannah
33%inclusion131 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion130 decks396 decks
21%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion130 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion123 decks396 decks
-14%synergy
Brushland
29%inclusion113 decks396 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion113 decks396 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion111 decks396 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
26%inclusion103 decks396 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion99 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion98 decks396 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion97 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion96 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion94 decks396 decks
17%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion89 decks396 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion89 decks396 decks
-24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion84 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion80 decks396 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion77 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion72 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion71 decks396 decks
3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion69 decks396 decks
13%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion49 decks396 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion48 decks396 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon Canopy
12%inclusion46 decks396 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion45 decks396 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion41 decks396 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion40 decks396 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion37 decks396 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
-8%synergy
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