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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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Shared Roots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
64%synergy
Cathedral of War
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Angelic Benediction
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Sigil of Valor
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Sublime Archangel
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Bant Charm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Farseek
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Knight of Glory
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Noble Hierarch
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Stoic Angel
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Aven Squire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Battlegrace Angel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Akrasan Squire
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Silent Arbiter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Frontline Sage
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Birds of Paradise
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Rhox Charger
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Court Archers
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dawnray Archer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Mother of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Managorger Hydra
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Dauntless Escort
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Fenrir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Scuttling Sentinel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Herald of War
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Brokers Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Eladamri's Call
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blitzball Shot
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Signature Slam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Argivian Find
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Essence Capture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dissipate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Intrusion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Giant Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Inspiring Call
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Quandrix Command
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Joint Exploration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Take Up the Shield
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Gallant Strike
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Winds of Rath
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Combat Tutorial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Damning Verdict
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Unfinished Business
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Retether
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Power Fist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Quietus Spike
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bow of Nylea
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
The Great Henge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Planar Portal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Earthrumbler
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ardent Plea
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Aqueous Form
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Spirit Mantle
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Rancor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Staggering Insight
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Unflinching Courage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Bear Umbra
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hunter's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Nerd Rage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Colossification
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Primal Empathy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Hydra's Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Destiny
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Privileged Position
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dueling Grounds
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wingspan Stride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Technique
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Feather of Flight
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Indomitable Might
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Raised by Giants
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Flight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Audacity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Family's Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hardened Scales
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Calix, Destiny's Hand
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Gavony Township
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Kor Haven
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Keyrune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Mystery
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Temple Garden
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Bant Panorama
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Blossoming Sands
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
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