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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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Team Avatar
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Great Forest Druid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
3.2%inclusion4 decks125 decks
-2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
3.1%inclusion2 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Lost in the Spirit World
1.6%inclusion2 decks125 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion367 decks457 decks
78%synergy
Finest Hour
80%inclusion365 decks457 decks
76%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
71%inclusion325 decks457 decks
70%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
68%inclusion310 decks457 decks
67%synergy
Angelic Benediction
67%inclusion306 decks457 decks
66%synergy
Aven Squire
67%inclusion306 decks457 decks
66%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
66%inclusion301 decks457 decks
65%synergy
Akrasan Squire
64%inclusion292 decks457 decks
63%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
62%inclusion284 decks457 decks
61%synergy
Knight of Glory
60%inclusion274 decks457 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Stoic Angel
59%inclusion269 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
58%inclusion267 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Sigil of Valor
58%inclusion264 decks457 decks
57%synergy
Frontline Sage
57%inclusion261 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
57%inclusion260 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Sublime Archangel
56%inclusion254 decks457 decks
54%synergy
Court Archers
55%inclusion251 decks457 decks
54%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
54%inclusion249 decks457 decks
54%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion240 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Bant Charm
51%inclusion235 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
51%inclusion234 decks457 decks
51%synergy
Rhox Charger
46%inclusion212 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion183 decks457 decks
37%synergy
Dawnray Archer
40%inclusion182 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
35%inclusion161 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
35%inclusion159 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
35%inclusion158 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion143 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion119 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion109 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion95 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
21%inclusion94 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
20%inclusion90 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
19%inclusion89 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Dauntless Escort
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Merchant of Truth
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
13%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
16%inclusion74 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Bant Battlemage
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Trygon Predator
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Invisible Stalker
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Rhox War Monk
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
6.5%inclusion25 decks383 decks
3%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.4%inclusion26 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Hindering Light
41%inclusion186 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion178 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion176 decks457 decks
-24%synergy
Brokers Charm
30%inclusion138 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion123 decks457 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Charm
21%inclusion96 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion90 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Charm
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Overprotect
5.2%inclusion20 decks385 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Unsummon
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
49%inclusion223 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion144 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion121 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion92 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Winds of Rath
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion75 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Explore
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.2%inclusion17 decks324 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Wargate
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion202 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion133 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.2%inclusion40 decks434 decks
6%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.1%inclusion32 decks393 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.9%inclusion18 decks227 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
48%inclusion220 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Staggering Insight
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
38%inclusion174 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Ardent Plea
37%inclusion167 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Unflinching Courage
35%inclusion160 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
33%inclusion153 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
33%inclusion153 decks457 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
29%inclusion134 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion122 decks457 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion120 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion90 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Snake Umbra
19%inclusion87 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
19%inclusion86 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion65 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Audacity
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
7.7%inclusion31 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
6.2%inclusion28 decks449 decks
5%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Crystallization
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Almost Perfect
5.3%inclusion24 decks451 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.1%inclusion18 decks350 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cathedral of War
50%inclusion228 decks457 decks
48%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion228 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion288 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion273 decks457 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion174 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion153 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion123 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
20%inclusion92 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion48 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion454 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion453 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion452 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion359 decks457 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
73%inclusion333 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion232 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion223 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion214 decks457 decks
-10%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion211 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion187 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion185 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
40%inclusion183 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
34%inclusion135 decks402 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
-15%synergy
Bant Panorama
30%inclusion137 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion120 decks457 decks
-21%synergy
Blossoming Sands
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion107 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
22%inclusion102 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion97 decks457 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion95 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion90 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion86 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion65 decks406 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
-15%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion71 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion68 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
-19%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
-20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
4%synergy
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