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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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Aang's Iceberg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Qasali Pridemage
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
81%synergy
Finest Hour
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
73%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
64%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Angelic Benediction
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
58%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
56%synergy
Knight of Glory
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Sigil of Valor
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Stoic Angel
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sublime Archangel
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Aven Squire
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Rancor
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Akrasan Squire
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Court Archers
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Frontline Sage
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Rhox Charger
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Noble Hierarch
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dawnray Archer
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Dauntless Escort
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Knight of New Alara
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Agent
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Steward of Valeron
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Bant Battlemage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Merchant of Truth
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Shanna, Purifying Blade
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Bant Charm
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Hindering Light
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Brokers Charm
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Hunter's Insight
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Charm
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ram Through
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Quick Study
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Might of Oaks
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Giant Growth
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Bull's Strength
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Bane's Contingency
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Naturalize
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Open the Armory
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Winds of Rath
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Wargate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Explore
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Divination
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ravenform
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Three Dreams
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Thran Power Suit
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Haunted Cloak
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Mask of Memory
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Civic Saber
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Barrow-Blade
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Goggles of Night
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
39%synergy
All That Glitters
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Staggering Insight
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Unflinching Courage
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Snake Umbra
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Ardent Plea
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Mantle
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Idolized
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Security Bypass
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Aether Tunnel
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Audacity
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dueling Grounds
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Eel Umbra
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Almost Perfect
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Super State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Sixth Sense
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Banishing Light
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dog Umbra
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Strong Back
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Indomitable Might
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Cathedral of War
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-30%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Kishla Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Nantuko Monastery
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion38 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-18%synergy
Bant Panorama
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-29%synergy
Temple of Plenty
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Hideout
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-21%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-30%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Verge
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Thornwood Falls
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Treva's Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Scattered Groves
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Radiant Grove
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-17%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-19%synergy
Botanical Plaza
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
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