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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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Aven Mindcensor
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
70%synergy
Stoic Angel
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
60%synergy
Winter Orb
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Verity Circle
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Stasis
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Archon of Emeria
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Trygon Predator
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Bident of Thassa
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Sun Titan
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
44%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Hushbringer
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Rule of Law
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
63%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Manglehorn
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Inga and Esika
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Elvish Mystic
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arachne, Psionic Weaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
31%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Willbreaker
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Aven Interrupter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Armored Scrapgorger
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Windborn Muse
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Collector Ouphe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Judge's Familiar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Kiora's Follower
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Copperhorn Scout
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dungeon Geists
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Kinjalli's Sunwing
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Dazzling Denial
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Krosan Grip
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Lofty Denial
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flurry of Wings
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Partition
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Winged Portent
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Spell Snare
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Chord of Calling
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Daze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Shared Summons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Neoform
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Rampant Growth
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Wash Out
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sleep
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Regrowth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Battle Screech
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Migratory Route
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Moon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Static Orb
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Orb of Dreams
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Storage Matrix
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Icy Manipulator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Library of Leng
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Shard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Rising Waters
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Deafening Silence
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Frozen Aether
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Wild Growth
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Aura of Silence
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Kismet
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rest in Peace
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Stony Silence
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Root Maze
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Serra's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Murmuration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Bower Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Counterbalance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Market Festival
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Maze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Glare of Subdual
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dream Tides
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Embargo
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
46%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Dovin Baan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Lupinflower Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Simic Signet
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Selesnya Signet
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion36 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Forest
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion25 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Azorius Chancery
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Scattered Groves
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lakeside Shack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-25%synergy
Radiant Grove
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-35%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Creosote Heath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon Canopy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
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