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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
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.7%inclusion2 decks74 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
88%inclusion559 decks632 decks
84%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
79%inclusion499 decks632 decks
77%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
71%inclusion447 decks632 decks
69%synergy
Sublime Archangel
70%inclusion443 decks632 decks
68%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
68%inclusion427 decks632 decks
66%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
65%inclusion413 decks632 decks
64%synergy
Cathedral of War
66%inclusion415 decks632 decks
64%synergy
Stoic Angel
57%inclusion362 decks632 decks
56%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
59%inclusion372 decks632 decks
55%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
58%inclusion367 decks632 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion404 decks632 decks
36%synergy
Noble Hierarch
61%inclusion385 decks632 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion371 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Rancor
56%inclusion353 decks632 decks
51%synergy
Knight of Glory
54%inclusion339 decks632 decks
53%synergy
Aven Squire
53%inclusion338 decks632 decks
53%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion335 decks632 decks
49%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
53%inclusion332 decks632 decks
52%synergy
Angelic Benediction
52%inclusion327 decks632 decks
51%synergy
Akrasan Squire
51%inclusion325 decks632 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Sigiled Paladin
50%inclusion316 decks632 decks
49%synergy
Silent Arbiter
47%inclusion295 decks632 decks
45%synergy
Frontline Sage
45%inclusion282 decks632 decks
44%synergy
Court Archers
39%inclusion245 decks632 decks
38%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
38%inclusion241 decks632 decks
36%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
37%inclusion235 decks632 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
37%inclusion232 decks632 decks
23%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
36%inclusion230 decks632 decks
34%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
35%inclusion222 decks632 decks
35%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion213 decks632 decks
30%synergy
Rhox Charger
32%inclusion204 decks632 decks
32%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27%inclusion172 decks632 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
27%inclusion172 decks632 decks
25%synergy
Birds of Paradise
26%inclusion164 decks632 decks
-8%synergy
Dawnray Archer
26%inclusion162 decks632 decks
25%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
25%inclusion158 decks632 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion151 decks632 decks
21%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
24%inclusion149 decks632 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion147 decks632 decks
22%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
22%inclusion142 decks632 decks
22%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
21%inclusion135 decks632 decks
21%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion117 decks632 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion113 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
16%inclusion103 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion103 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Agent
15%inclusion93 decks632 decks
14%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
13%inclusion85 decks632 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
12%inclusion77 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
11%inclusion72 decks632 decks
11%synergy
Merchant of Truth
11%inclusion65 decks611 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
11%inclusion67 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Escort
10%inclusion64 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
10%inclusion63 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
10%inclusion62 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion62 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
10%inclusion61 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.0%inclusion57 decks632 decks
-3%synergy
Steward of Valeron
8.7%inclusion55 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
8.7%inclusion55 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Setessan Champion
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
7.9%inclusion50 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.5%inclusion39 decks521 decks
6%synergy
Knight of New Alara
7.0%inclusion44 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
7.0%inclusion44 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
6.8%inclusion43 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.6%inclusion42 decks632 decks
-8%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
6.3%inclusion40 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
5.9%inclusion37 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Trygon Predator
5.9%inclusion37 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.9%inclusion37 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
50%inclusion319 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion249 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
38%inclusion239 decks632 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion181 decks632 decks
0%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion172 decks632 decks
13%synergy
Heroic Intervention
26%inclusion167 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Hindering Light
25%inclusion161 decks632 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion146 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Charm
22%inclusion139 decks632 decks
19%synergy
Simic Charm
18%inclusion116 decks632 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion98 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion92 decks632 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion74 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion67 decks632 decks
-3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion65 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion63 decks632 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.8%inclusion46 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.6%inclusion37 decks484 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
7.6%inclusion48 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion47 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Charm
7.0%inclusion44 decks632 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
6.6%inclusion42 decks632 decks
-19%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.7%inclusion36 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion35 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
5.5%inclusion35 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.1%inclusion32 decks632 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
51%inclusion320 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion297 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion297 decks632 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion216 decks632 decks
14%synergy
Open the Armory
32%inclusion205 decks632 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion134 decks632 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Rath
21%inclusion134 decks632 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion109 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion93 decks632 decks
-10%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion80 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Harmonize
9.5%inclusion60 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.0%inclusion57 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion54 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.1%inclusion51 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.3%inclusion46 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion36 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.7%inclusion36 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.5%inclusion35 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion34 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
47%inclusion294 decks632 decks
46%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
35%inclusion223 decks632 decks
33%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
30%inclusion191 decks632 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
23%inclusion148 decks632 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion144 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
21%inclusion134 decks632 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion125 decks632 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion89 decks632 decks
11%synergy
Thran Power Suit
12%inclusion73 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion73 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion72 decks632 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion69 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.0%inclusion57 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
8.1%inclusion51 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.1%inclusion51 decks632 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.8%inclusion44 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.0%inclusion38 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.0%inclusion38 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.0%inclusion23 decks386 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.9%inclusion37 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.7%inclusion13 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.4%inclusion34 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.4%inclusion34 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
5.1%inclusion32 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.1%inclusion32 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
47%inclusion294 decks632 decks
46%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
43%inclusion273 decks632 decks
41%synergy
Staggering Insight
42%inclusion263 decks632 decks
40%synergy
Ardent Plea
41%inclusion261 decks632 decks
40%synergy
Spirit Mantle
39%inclusion244 decks632 decks
36%synergy
Idolized
35%inclusion220 decks632 decks
34%synergy
Combat Research
34%inclusion215 decks632 decks
33%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
32%inclusion205 decks632 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
32%inclusion202 decks632 decks
26%synergy
Bear Umbra
27%inclusion169 decks632 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion160 decks632 decks
22%synergy
Unflinching Courage
23%inclusion143 decks632 decks
21%synergy
Dueling Grounds
21%inclusion134 decks632 decks
20%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion110 decks520 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion130 decks632 decks
17%synergy
Snake Umbra
20%inclusion127 decks632 decks
18%synergy
Security Bypass
16%inclusion102 decks632 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
15%inclusion95 decks632 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion88 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion86 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion86 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Strong Back
13%inclusion76 decks592 decks
11%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
12%inclusion78 decks632 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion73 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Audacity
11%inclusion71 decks632 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion48 decks429 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion69 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Colossification
10%inclusion64 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
10%inclusion64 decks632 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
10%inclusion63 decks632 decks
1%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
10%inclusion62 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Lion Umbra
10%inclusion49 decks515 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.2%inclusion58 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Hyena Umbra
9.0%inclusion57 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.5%inclusion54 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Alpha Authority
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
7.0%inclusion44 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion43 decks632 decks
-3%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.5%inclusion41 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
6.5%inclusion41 decks632 decks
-5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion40 decks632 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion38 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.0%inclusion38 decks632 decks
1%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.0%inclusion38 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
5.5%inclusion35 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Almost Perfect
5.4%inclusion32 decks594 decks
5%synergy
Canopy Cover
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.2%inclusion52 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.4%inclusion34 decks632 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion376 decks632 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion116 decks632 decks
-26%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion89 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
7.4%inclusion47 decks632 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion45 decks632 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.2%inclusion33 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion470 decks632 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion446 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion185 decks632 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion167 decks632 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Signet
24%inclusion152 decks632 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion97 decks632 decks
8%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
13%inclusion82 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion81 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion72 decks632 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion71 decks632 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion66 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.0%inclusion57 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion622 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion619 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion619 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion549 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
71%inclusion451 decks632 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion328 decks632 decks
-5%synergy
Canopy Vista
49%inclusion308 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion304 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion304 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion287 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion285 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion219 decks632 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion216 decks632 decks
-7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
30%inclusion152 decks515 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion184 decks632 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion182 decks632 decks
-14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion175 decks632 decks
-15%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion169 decks632 decks
-17%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion165 decks632 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
26%inclusion164 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
26%inclusion162 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion158 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion151 decks632 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion146 decks632 decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
23%inclusion143 decks632 decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion110 decks520 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion130 decks632 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
20%inclusion127 decks632 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion127 decks632 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
20%inclusion124 decks632 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
19%inclusion122 decks632 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion118 decks632 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion115 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion106 decks632 decks
-7%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion105 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion104 decks632 decks
-10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion103 decks632 decks
7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion101 decks632 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion99 decks632 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion88 decks632 decks
-19%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion86 decks632 decks
-16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion86 decks632 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion86 decks632 decks
-18%synergy
Blossoming Sands
12%inclusion76 decks632 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion76 decks632 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion70 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion68 decks632 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion63 decks632 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
9.5%inclusion60 decks632 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.3%inclusion59 decks632 decks
4%synergy
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