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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
73%inclusion46 decks63 decks
69%synergy
Akrasan Squire
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Aven Squire
63%inclusion40 decks63 decks
63%synergy
Court Archers
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Knight of Glory
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
58%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Stoic Angel
59%inclusion37 decks63 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Angelic Benediction
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Frontline Sage
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
57%inclusion36 decks63 decks
56%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
52%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
54%inclusion34 decks63 decks
53%synergy
Rhox Charger
49%inclusion31 decks63 decks
49%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
46%synergy
Bant Charm
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
40%synergy
Rampant Growth
46%inclusion29 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Dawnray Archer
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Sublime Archangel
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
37%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Steward of Valeron
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Escort
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Bant Battlemage
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Merchant of Truth
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rikku, Resourceful Guardian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Sureblade
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Rot Wolf
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Wood Elves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Noble Hierarch
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-18%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Aerie Mystics
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Farhaven Elf
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Rhox War Monk
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Hindering Light
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
30%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-36%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Brokers Charm
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Simic Charm
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Growth Spiral
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Charm
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-11%synergy
Naturalize
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-26%synergy
Harrow
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
7%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
Sigil Blessing
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Resounding Silence
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Unsummon
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Invigorate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Filigree Fracture
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Harmonize
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Farseek
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Divination
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%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
Explosive Vegetation
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Urban Evolution
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Wash Out
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Excommunicate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Kiss of the Amesha
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
-6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
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
Cloak of the Bat
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
44%synergy
Staggering Insight
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
41%synergy
Aqueous Form
40%inclusion25 decks63 decks
35%synergy
Rancor
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Unflinching Courage
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Security Bypass
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Ardent Plea
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
20%synergy
Audacity
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Aether Tunnel
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Tricks of the Trade
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Strength
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Ring
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Mask
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Colossification
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Crystallization
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Holy Mantle
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Boar Umbra
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Asha's Favor
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Gift
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Shielding Plax
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-3%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
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-38%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion30 decks63 decks
-24%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-43%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion21 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
28%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion63 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
70%inclusion44 decks63 decks
17%synergy
Command Tower
68%inclusion43 decks63 decks
-22%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion27 decks63 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion26 decks63 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
-19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
38%inclusion24 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion23 decks63 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Plenty
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Mystery
29%inclusion18 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Hideout
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Bant Panorama
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
24%inclusion15 decks63 decks
-21%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion14 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Blossoming Sands
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21%inclusion13 decks63 decks
-26%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion12 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Islet
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion11 decks63 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
-29%synergy
Krosan Verge
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Rupture Spire
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-12%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Grasslands
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
-13%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
5%synergy
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