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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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Finest Hour
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
96%synergy
Rancor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
95%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Rampant Growth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Aven Squire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Knight of Glory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Akrasan Squire
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Bastion Protector
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dauntless Escort
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Court Archers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Rhox Charger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Stoic Angel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sublime Archangel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Axebane Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Reverence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aerie Mystics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Knight of New Alara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dawnray Archer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scholarship Sponsor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Xerex Strobe-Knight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inga and Esika
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Reliquary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Drumhunter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Perrie, the Pulverizer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Patron of the Valiant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wall of Omens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Knight-Captain of Eos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Knight of the Skyward Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nylea, Keen-Eyed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Bant Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Light
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Brokers Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Hunter's Insight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Generous Gift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Overprotect
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Truth or Tale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Careful Consideration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dismantling Blow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stonewood Invocation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flare of Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Keep Safe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Broken Wings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spring // Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Saw It Coming
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Collective Resistance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Simic Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jace's Ingenuity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Filigree Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Your Temple Is Under Attack
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reprisal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Harmonize
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Cultivate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Lunar Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Gleeful Sabotage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wargate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Recross the Paths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wrath of God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Broken Bond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Deep Reconnaissance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Gale
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
River's Rebuke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Urban Evolution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Invincible Hymn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of Valor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
O-Naginata
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bonehoard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Key to the City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Staggering Insight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Unflinching Courage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ardent Plea
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Angelic Benediction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Snake Umbra
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Idolized
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Banishing Light
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Feather of Flight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Colossification
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Market Festival
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nerd Rage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Audacity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Almost Perfect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Shielded by Faith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Keen Sense
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lion Umbra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Skyblade's Boon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Oblivion Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ethereal Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
One with Nature
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fall from Favor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Combat Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
46%synergy
Cathedral of War
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Access Tunnel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Hidden Nursery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Nantuko Monastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Hashep Oasis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Selesnya Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Simic Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Bant Panorama
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Evolving Wilds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Command Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-51%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Ash Barrens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Riftstone Portal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Grove
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Thornwood Falls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
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