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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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Battlegrace Angel
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
95%synergy
Aven Squire
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
94%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
94%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
93%synergy
Akrasan Squire
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Angelic Benediction
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
91%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
89%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
88%synergy
Knight of Glory
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Finest Hour
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Frontline Sage
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Sigil of Valor
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
80%synergy
Court Archers
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
79%synergy
Bant Charm
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
72%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
78%synergy
Sublime Archangel
78%inclusion47 decks60 decks
77%synergy
Stoic Angel
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
75%synergy
Rhox Charger
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
70%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Dawnray Archer
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Silent Arbiter
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Merchant of Truth
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Dauntless Escort
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Bant Battlemage
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Apothecary Stomper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Rhox War Monk
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Entity Tracker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Herald
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Messenger Falcons
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Aerie Mystics
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the Reliquary
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Bant Sureblade
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brokers Charm
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Hindering Light
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
-21%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Simic Charm
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Charm
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fog
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Endless Detour
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Precognitive Perception
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sigil Blessing
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Filigree Fracture
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Angelsong
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Single Combat
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Martial Coup
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Wargate
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Clarion Ultimatum
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Reborn Hope
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Kiss of the Amesha
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-23%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Key to the City
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Staggering Insight
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Ardent Plea
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Rancor
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
42%synergy
Unflinching Courage
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Combat Research
42%inclusion25 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Idolized
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Snake Umbra
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Spirit Mantle
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Strength
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
17%synergy
All That Glitters
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Audacity
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Strong Back
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Crystallization
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Raised by Giants
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Bear Umbra
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Timely Ward
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Safety
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Asha's Favor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Shielding Plax
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cathedral of War
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-39%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
37%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Fieldmist Borderpost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wildfield Borderpost
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Prairie Stream
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Plenty
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Mystery
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Canopy Vista
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Bant Panorama
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
40%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-29%synergy
Krosan Verge
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Tangled Islet
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Port Town
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Botanical Plaza
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Skybridge Towers
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Treva's Ruins
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Rupture Spire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
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