Joshua Rosfield // Torgal, Clive's Companion (Commander) - Core

Original Name:

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulRograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
81%inclusion150 decks186 decks
78%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
76%inclusion141 decks186 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
74%inclusion138 decks186 decks
72%synergy
Norin the Wary
72%inclusion133 decks186 decks
70%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
77%inclusion143 decks186 decks
70%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
73%inclusion136 decks186 decks
69%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
70%inclusion131 decks186 decks
65%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
68%inclusion127 decks186 decks
63%synergy
Mines of Moria
68%inclusion126 decks186 decks
63%synergy
Flaming Fist
65%inclusion120 decks186 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion132 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion123 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion121 decks186 decks
51%synergy
Guild Artisan
59%inclusion110 decks186 decks
58%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
54%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
56%inclusion105 decks186 decks
50%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
56%inclusion105 decks186 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion97 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Heroes' Podium
52%inclusion97 decks186 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
52%inclusion96 decks186 decks
50%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
47%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
46%inclusion68 decks147 decks
42%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
43%inclusion80 decks186 decks
41%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
43%inclusion68 decks159 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion78 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion71 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
38%inclusion70 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
36%inclusion47 decks129 decks
35%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion49 decks148 decks
32%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf the White
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
26%inclusion39 decks151 decks
23%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion37 decks176 decks
14%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
15%inclusion19 decks125 decks
10%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
48%inclusion89 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion85 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion16 decks141 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Palm
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Reprieve
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Fury Storm
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Glory
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion91 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Eater of Virtue
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
39%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
35%inclusion66 decks186 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion53 decks151 decks
30%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion58 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
25%synergy
Horn of the Mark
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion31 decks147 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion35 decks169 decks
19%synergy
The Seriema
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion27 decks147 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Blade
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Stone of Erech
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Crown of Gondor
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Spear of Heliod
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Skullclamp
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
7.5%inclusion11 decks147 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.1%inclusion9 decks147 decks
0%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Day of Destiny
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
42%synergy
Tavern Brawler
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
41%synergy
Noble Heritage
41%inclusion77 decks186 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Insignia
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Legion's Landing
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
23%synergy
On Serra's Wings
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Far Traveler
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Veteran Soldier
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Popular Entertainer
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Path of Mettle
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Super State
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
7%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
6.6%inclusion11 decks167 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Fighter Class
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Cultist
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
33%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
66%inclusion122 decks186 decks
52%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
46%synergy
Kher Keep
52%inclusion97 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
52%inclusion96 decks186 decks
38%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Rogue's Passage
39%inclusion73 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion67 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Gorge
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Hammerheim
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Keldon Necropolis
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Rath's Edge
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
6%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion134 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion118 decks186 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion76 decks186 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Legends
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
36%synergy
The Irencrag
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion179 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion178 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion151 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
The Grey Havens
62%inclusion116 decks186 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
53%inclusion99 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion99 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
43%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion59 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
29%inclusion42 decks147 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion22 decks175 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.6%inclusion12 decks181 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy