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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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Badgermole Cub
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
73%synergy
Esper Sentinel
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
69%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Winter Orb
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
58%synergy
Noble Hierarch
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Finale of Devastation
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Worldly Tutor
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Delighted Halfling
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
54%synergy
Chord of Calling
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
77%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
79%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Force of Will
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Crop Rotation
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Eternal Witness
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Collector Ouphe
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
37%synergy
Seedborn Muse
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Archon of Emeria
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Captain Sisay
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Transit Mage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Llanowar Elves
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Manglehorn
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Hushbringer
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Force of Negation
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Silence
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Mental Misstep
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Ephemerate
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Veil of Summer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Intuition
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Angel's Grace
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-26%synergy
Orim's Chant
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Savage Summoning
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Delay
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
Sunder
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Neoform
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Wargate
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Three Visits
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ravages of War
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-19%synergy
Cultivate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-31%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Natural Order
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Armageddon
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Time Spiral
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Catastrophe
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
53%synergy
Static Orb
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Tangle Wire
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Trinisphere
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Meekstone
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Orb of Dreams
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Smokestack
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of the Void
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Conduit of Worlds
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stasis
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Root Maze
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Deafening Silence
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Will
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rising Waters
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Living Plane
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Stony Silence
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Verity Circle
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Moat
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Rule of Law
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Training Grounds
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Pendrell Mists
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Woodland
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-29%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
High Market
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
City of Traitors
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Arcane Signet
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Amber
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Simic Signet
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Tundra
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion37 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Tropical Island
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
80%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
51%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
50%synergy
Forest
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
-40%synergy
City of Brass
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Island
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
-45%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Plains
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
-49%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-23%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Hedge Maze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Lush Portico
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-21%synergy
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