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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
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
35%synergy
Badgermole Cub
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Crashing Wave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Airbender Ascension
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
1.9%inclusion1 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Winter Orb
75%inclusion302 decks404 decks
74%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
73%inclusion296 decks404 decks
68%synergy
Stasis
66%inclusion268 decks404 decks
65%synergy
Static Orb
58%inclusion233 decks404 decks
57%synergy
Archon of Emeria
56%inclusion226 decks404 decks
55%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
52%inclusion209 decks404 decks
51%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
52%inclusion210 decks404 decks
51%synergy
Bloom Tender
62%inclusion249 decks404 decks
50%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
52%inclusion210 decks404 decks
50%synergy
Collector Ouphe
50%inclusion202 decks404 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion314 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion305 decks404 decks
42%synergy
Noble Hierarch
65%inclusion261 decks404 decks
39%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
57%inclusion231 decks404 decks
45%synergy
Esper Sentinel
54%inclusion217 decks404 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion207 decks404 decks
40%synergy
Grand Abolisher
51%inclusion207 decks404 decks
44%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
51%inclusion205 decks404 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion204 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
49%inclusion197 decks404 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion269 decks404 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
66%inclusion267 decks404 decks
63%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
61%inclusion246 decks404 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion229 decks404 decks
37%synergy
Seedborn Muse
54%inclusion220 decks404 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
51%inclusion208 decks404 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion185 decks404 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion183 decks404 decks
31%synergy
Worldly Tutor
43%inclusion175 decks404 decks
32%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion134 decks404 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
41%inclusion165 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Elvish Mystic
40%inclusion162 decks404 decks
28%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
39%inclusion159 decks404 decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
36%inclusion147 decks404 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion145 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Hushbringer
33%inclusion135 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
32%inclusion129 decks404 decks
26%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
31%inclusion124 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Eternal Witness
30%inclusion123 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
28%inclusion114 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
28%inclusion112 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
26%inclusion107 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
26%inclusion107 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
25%inclusion96 decks383 decks
22%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
25%inclusion101 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
24%inclusion98 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Stoic Angel
24%inclusion95 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
22%inclusion22 decks98 decks
18%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
22%inclusion85 decks379 decks
22%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Manglehorn
22%inclusion87 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
20%inclusion82 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion82 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
20%inclusion81 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
20%inclusion80 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Mockingbird
19%inclusion51 decks272 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion70 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Willbreaker
17%inclusion68 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
17%inclusion67 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion66 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
16%inclusion66 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
15%inclusion62 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Captain Sisay
15%inclusion60 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion57 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
14%inclusion56 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion54 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
13%inclusion53 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Trygon Predator
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion41 decks339 decks
8%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion48 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Transit Mage
12%inclusion14 decks120 decks
11%synergy
Drumbellower
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
48%inclusion194 decks404 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion184 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion173 decks404 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion173 decks404 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion129 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
31%inclusion126 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion123 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion107 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion99 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion96 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion86 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion81 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion79 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
19%inclusion77 decks404 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion77 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion75 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion64 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion61 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion60 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion59 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion54 decks404 decks
-13%synergy
Nature's Claim
13%inclusion52 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Denial
12%inclusion39 decks318 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion33 decks308 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Denial
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
10%inclusion39 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
9.4%inclusion38 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion24 decks308 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.2%inclusion25 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Snap
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
32%inclusion131 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
32%inclusion130 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
28%inclusion114 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Neoform
26%inclusion107 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion100 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Wargate
21%inclusion84 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion81 decks404 decks
-24%synergy
Cultivate
20%inclusion79 decks404 decks
-19%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
14%inclusion14 decks97 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion58 decks404 decks
-14%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion55 decks404 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion49 decks404 decks
-8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion42 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion39 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
6.2%inclusion25 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
36%inclusion144 decks404 decks
35%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
32%inclusion129 decks404 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion121 decks404 decks
23%synergy
Trinisphere
30%inclusion121 decks404 decks
30%synergy
Tangle Wire
26%inclusion105 decks404 decks
26%synergy
Birthing Pod
24%inclusion97 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
19%inclusion75 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion55 decks320 decks
17%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion69 decks404 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
16%inclusion65 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion56 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
-9%synergy
Orb of Dreams
10%inclusion42 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.4%inclusion38 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion34 decks404 decks
-19%synergy
Null Rod
8.2%inclusion33 decks404 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Smokestack
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
5.4%inclusion22 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Deafening Silence
42%inclusion169 decks404 decks
40%synergy
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion169 decks404 decks
39%synergy
Aura of Silence
37%inclusion149 decks404 decks
36%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
33%inclusion135 decks404 decks
26%synergy
Root Maze
33%inclusion134 decks404 decks
33%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion129 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion124 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Ghostly Prison
28%inclusion115 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion109 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Rest in Peace
25%inclusion102 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion95 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion94 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Verity Circle
21%inclusion84 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Rising Waters
21%inclusion83 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Stony Silence
20%inclusion82 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion78 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Rule of Law
19%inclusion78 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Nature's Will
18%inclusion73 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion72 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion19 decks120 decks
15%synergy
Frozen Aether
15%inclusion61 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
15%inclusion60 decks404 decks
15%synergy
Kismet
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
7.7%inclusion31 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.4%inclusion22 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
5.3%inclusion12 decks227 decks
4%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion110 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
10%inclusion42 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.7%inclusion27 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
41%inclusion164 decks404 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion137 decks404 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion121 decks404 decks
-14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion104 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
23%inclusion91 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion82 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion19 decks98 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion40 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.9%inclusion32 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
-2%synergy
Shifting Woodland
6.9%inclusion21 decks306 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
5.7%inclusion23 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion341 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion230 decks404 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion92 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion86 decks404 decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion64 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion62 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
13%inclusion52 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion48 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion46 decks404 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion45 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion44 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion43 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion42 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion35 decks404 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion28 decks404 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.9%inclusion24 decks404 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
5.2%inclusion21 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion375 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion360 decks404 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion350 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Island
86%inclusion349 decks404 decks
-7%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion282 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion280 decks404 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
68%inclusion275 decks404 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
59%inclusion237 decks404 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
57%inclusion231 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
55%inclusion222 decks404 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion206 decks404 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion182 decks404 decks
9%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
45%inclusion181 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
44%inclusion178 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion178 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
36%inclusion146 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Savannah
33%inclusion135 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion133 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion133 decks404 decks
-20%synergy
Tropical Island
33%inclusion133 decks404 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion124 decks404 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion119 decks404 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
28%inclusion115 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion112 decks404 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
26%inclusion104 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion102 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Prairie Stream
25%inclusion100 decks404 decks
-21%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion98 decks404 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion96 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion95 decks404 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
23%inclusion92 decks404 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
23%inclusion91 decks404 decks
-24%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion85 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion80 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
19%inclusion77 decks404 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion74 decks404 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion71 decks404 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion71 decks404 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion70 decks404 decks
12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
17%inclusion68 decks404 decks
0%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion51 decks404 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion50 decks404 decks
-11%synergy
Horizon Canopy
12%inclusion47 decks404 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion45 decks404 decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion42 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
-10%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion41 decks404 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.2%inclusion37 decks404 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
8.9%inclusion36 decks404 decks
-13%synergy
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