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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
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
94%inclusion68 decks72 decks
90%synergy
Cathedral of War
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
71%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
72%inclusion52 decks72 decks
69%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
67%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
66%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
63%synergy
Rancor
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion60 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
61%inclusion44 decks72 decks
58%synergy
Sublime Archangel
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
42%synergy
Open the Armory
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion40 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Aqueous Form
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
48%synergy
Spirit Mantle
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
53%inclusion38 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
46%inclusion33 decks72 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
38%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
33%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Silent Arbiter
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Stoic Angel
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
34%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Aven Squire
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Glory
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Setessan Champion
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Akrasan Squire
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Giver of Runes
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Frontline Sage
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Court Archers
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Delighted Halfling
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Bloom Tender
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Collective Resistance
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Charm
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Fog
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Invigorate
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Rath
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion21 decks72 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Rampant Growth
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Wargate
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Retether
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Distortion Strike
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Sigil of Valor
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Nettlecyst
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.1%inclusion5 decks70 decks
7%synergy
Genji Glove
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
All That Glitters
44%inclusion32 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
41%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
40%synergy
Bear Umbra
42%inclusion30 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Combat Research
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
39%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
39%inclusion28 decks72 decks
37%synergy
Staggering Insight
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Idolized
36%inclusion26 decks72 decks
35%synergy
Ethereal Armor
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Ancestral Mask
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Dueling Grounds
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
31%synergy
Strong Back
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
30%synergy
Alpha Authority
26%inclusion19 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Snake Umbra
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
23%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
15%synergy
Unflinching Courage
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Wild Growth
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
22%inclusion16 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Cover
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
21%inclusion15 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Ardent Plea
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Benediction
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Sterling Grove
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Security Bypass
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Fertile Ground
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Colossification
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Destiny
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
12%synergy
Shielded by Faith
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Keen Sense
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
7%synergy
With Great Power...
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion50 decks72 decks
55%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
35%inclusion25 decks72 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
-21%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Lumbering Falls
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion56 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion51 decks72 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion7 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion6 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion71 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Island
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion70 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
68%inclusion49 decks72 decks
25%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion48 decks72 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion47 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Breeding Pool
64%inclusion46 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
18%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
63%inclusion45 decks72 decks
21%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion42 decks72 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
57%inclusion41 decks72 decks
10%synergy
Windswept Heath
54%inclusion39 decks72 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion37 decks72 decks
20%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion36 decks72 decks
19%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
49%inclusion35 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
47%inclusion34 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion31 decks72 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion29 decks72 decks
-6%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion27 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
32%inclusion23 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion20 decks72 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion18 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
19%inclusion14 decks72 decks
3%synergy
Urban Retreat
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion12 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Horizon Canopy
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
8%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion9 decks72 decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
-2%synergy
Treva's Ruins
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
Botanical Sanctum
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion8 decks72 decks
9%synergy
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