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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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Qasali Pridemage
78%inclusion49 decks63 decks
76%synergy
Finest Hour
71%inclusion45 decks63 decks
67%synergy
Aven Squire
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Akrasan Squire
62%inclusion39 decks63 decks
61%synergy
Court Archers
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Stoic Angel
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Frontline Sage
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Knight of Glory
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Angelic Benediction
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
52%inclusion33 decks63 decks
50%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Rhox Charger
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
47%synergy
Bant Charm
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Dawnray Archer
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Sublime Archangel
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Steward of Valeron
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Bant Battlemage
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Escort
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Merchant of Truth
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Noble Hierarch
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Aerie Mystics
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Wood Elves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Bant Sureblade
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rot Wolf
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Herald
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Messenger Falcons
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Hindering Light
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-36%synergy
Brokers Charm
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Cancel
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Hunter's Insight
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Charm
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-14%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sigil Blessing
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-28%synergy
Airship Crash
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Resounding Silence
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Filigree Fracture
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Flurry of Wings
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Invigorate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Gods Willing
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Offering to Asha
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Farseek
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-26%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Martial Coup
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Kiss of the Amesha
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Excommunicate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Distinction
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Cloak of the Bat
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Memory
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
42%synergy
Staggering Insight
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Rancor
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Unflinching Courage
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Combat Research
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
23%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Security Bypass
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Ardent Plea
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Audacity
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Idolized
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Aether Tunnel
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Strength
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Crystallization
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Tricks of the Trade
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Mask
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Holy Mantle
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Spider Umbra
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Boar Umbra
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Mantle
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Cathedral of War
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
24%synergy
The Gold Saucer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-36%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
-25%synergy
Sol Ring
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
-46%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion42 decks63 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-17%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Brokers Hideout
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Plenty
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Bant Panorama
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-23%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Sands
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Thornwood Falls
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-28%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Tangled Islet
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Rupture Spire
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-30%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Grasslands
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
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