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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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Aven Squire
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
97%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
97%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
97%synergy
Akrasan Squire
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
94%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
93%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
90%synergy
Angelic Benediction
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
90%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
89%synergy
Knight of Glory
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
88%synergy
Finest Hour
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Frontline Sage
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
86%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Sigil of Valor
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
82%synergy
Court Archers
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
83%synergy
Bant Charm
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Stoic Angel
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
78%synergy
Sublime Archangel
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
78%synergy
Rhox Charger
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Dawnray Archer
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Silent Arbiter
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Invisible Stalker
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Merchant of Truth
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Dauntless Escort
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Apothecary Stomper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Bant Battlemage
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Trygon Predator
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Knight of New Alara
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Rhox War Monk
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Herald
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Messenger Falcons
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Winged Coatl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Aerie Mystics
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Amphin Pathmage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Knight of the Reliquary
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Slither Blade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bant Sureblade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lorescale Coatl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brokers Charm
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Hindering Light
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Charm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Overprotect
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Charm
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Return to Dust
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Endless Detour
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Precognitive Perception
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Angelsong
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Open the Armory
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Farseek
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Winds of Rath
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Harmonize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Insight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Martial Coup
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Reborn Hope
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-22%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Steel of the Godhead
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Aqueous Form
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Staggering Insight
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Rancor
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Ardent Plea
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Combat Research
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Unflinching Courage
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Spirit Mantle
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Strength
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Ring
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Aether Tunnel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Audacity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Colossification
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Raised by Giants
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Crystallization
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Timely Ward
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cathedral of War
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Access Tunnel
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-38%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Simic Signet
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Selesnya Signet
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Canopy Vista
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Brokers Hideout
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Mystery
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Bant Panorama
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Krosan Verge
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Radiant Grove
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Botanical Plaza
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-23%synergy
Skybridge Towers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Treva's Ruins
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
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