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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
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
81%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Sublime Archangel
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Cathedral of War
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Rancor
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Spirit Mantle
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Stoic Angel
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Benediction
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Knight of Glory
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Akrasan Squire
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Birds of Paradise
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Aven Squire
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Court Archers
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Frontline Sage
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Charger
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mother of Runes
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Setessan Champion
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Dawnray Archer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Umbra Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Shanna, Purifying Blade
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Merchant of Truth
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Steward of Valeron
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Invisible Stalker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Hindering Light
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Brokers Charm
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-20%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Winds of Rath
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Retether
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Staggering Insight
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Ardent Plea
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Combat Research
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Snake Umbra
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Idolized
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Bear Umbra
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Unflinching Courage
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Dueling Grounds
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Ancestral Mask
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Sterling Grove
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Canopy Cover
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Alpha Authority
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Hyena Umbra
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Lion Umbra
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Security Bypass
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Super State
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Shielding Plax
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Privileged Position
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sage's Reverie
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Keen Sense
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
One with Nature
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Raised by Giants
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Audacity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Almost Perfect
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
On Serra's Wings
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-20%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Bant Panorama
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Plenty
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Grove
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
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