Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful (Commander) - Historic

Alternate Names:

Joshua Rosfield // Torgal, Clive's CompanionJoshua Rosfield // Torgal, Clive's Companion

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Norin the Wary
83%inclusion442 decks531 decks
82%synergy
Mines of Moria
81%inclusion430 decks531 decks
76%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
76%inclusion406 decks531 decks
74%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
79%inclusion421 decks531 decks
73%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
74%inclusion394 decks531 decks
73%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
79%inclusion421 decks531 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
74%inclusion393 decks531 decks
72%synergy
Flaming Fist
73%inclusion387 decks531 decks
71%synergy
Minas Tirith
82%inclusion436 decks531 decks
68%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
77%inclusion408 decks531 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion439 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
75%inclusion396 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion389 decks531 decks
63%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
71%inclusion375 decks531 decks
64%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
71%inclusion375 decks531 decks
57%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
68%inclusion360 decks531 decks
63%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion356 decks531 decks
64%synergy
Sword of the Animist
66%inclusion352 decks531 decks
48%synergy
Guild Artisan
64%inclusion341 decks531 decks
63%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
64%inclusion339 decks531 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
46%inclusion243 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion200 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
30%inclusion157 decks531 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.1%inclusion43 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
59%inclusion311 decks531 decks
54%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
57%inclusion304 decks531 decks
56%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
55%inclusion293 decks531 decks
49%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
54%inclusion288 decks531 decks
47%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
54%inclusion288 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
48%inclusion255 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
47%inclusion251 decks531 decks
45%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
45%inclusion156 decks344 decks
42%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
41%inclusion220 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
41%inclusion218 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
41%inclusion119 decks290 decks
37%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
41%inclusion216 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
40%inclusion214 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
40%inclusion213 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Bastion Protector
39%inclusion205 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
38%inclusion202 decks531 decks
37%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
38%inclusion201 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
38%inclusion200 decks531 decks
35%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
35%inclusion185 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
34%inclusion40 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
32%inclusion60 decks189 decks
30%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
31%inclusion131 decks426 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
30%inclusion159 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
27%inclusion81 decks296 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
27%inclusion145 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Gandalf the White
26%inclusion139 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion134 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Zack Fair
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion128 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
23%inclusion68 decks290 decks
22%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
19%inclusion102 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Tataru Taru
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
17%inclusion92 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion91 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
17%inclusion89 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
16%inclusion86 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
16%inclusion86 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion83 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion294 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
50%inclusion265 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Generous Gift
45%inclusion241 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion220 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion173 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Akroma's Will
25%inclusion132 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion130 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion93 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion44 decks259 decks
6%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
17%inclusion89 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion68 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion31 decks316 decks
3%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Mana Tithe
9.4%inclusion50 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.9%inclusion47 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion47 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion43 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Silence
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
-12%synergy
Inventory Management
6.6%inclusion28 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Self-Destruct
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Frontline Rush
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Fury Storm
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.4%inclusion17 decks316 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
33%inclusion173 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
30%inclusion157 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion145 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion138 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion103 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion93 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Honor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Search for Glory
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Snort
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Rip Apart
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Embercleave
60%inclusion319 decks531 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion299 decks531 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion283 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
50%inclusion267 decks531 decks
49%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
50%inclusion266 decks531 decks
46%synergy
Heroes' Podium
43%inclusion229 decks531 decks
42%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
38%inclusion200 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Eater of Virtue
38%inclusion200 decks531 decks
36%synergy
Lost Jitte
35%inclusion132 decks373 decks
34%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
35%inclusion102 decks290 decks
28%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion104 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
The Seriema
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
24%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
30%inclusion160 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
29%inclusion155 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
28%inclusion149 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion141 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
25%inclusion134 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
24%inclusion127 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Plate
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Horn of the Mark
16%inclusion83 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Stone of Erech
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
13%inclusion71 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion29 decks290 decks
4%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Crown of Gondor
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Sunforger
10%inclusion51 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
9.4%inclusion50 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
8.1%inclusion43 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
6.6%inclusion19 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Noble Heritage
42%inclusion225 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Tavern Brawler
42%inclusion221 decks531 decks
40%synergy
Day of Destiny
39%inclusion207 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Legion's Landing
35%inclusion188 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Insignia
22%inclusion115 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Far Traveler
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
16%synergy
On Serra's Wings
16%inclusion85 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
11%inclusion28 decks256 decks
6%synergy
Fighter Class
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Resourceful Defense
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Veteran Soldier
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
8%synergy
All That Glitters
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Amazing Alliance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Forge Anew
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Mettle
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.1%inclusion24 decks469 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
50%inclusion263 decks531 decks
48%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
14%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
11%inclusion56 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
77%inclusion411 decks531 decks
64%synergy
Kher Keep
66%inclusion352 decks531 decks
59%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
65%inclusion346 decks531 decks
62%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion335 decks531 decks
61%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
61%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
62%inclusion328 decks531 decks
60%synergy
Hammerheim
43%inclusion226 decks531 decks
42%synergy
Kor Haven
39%inclusion208 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Inventors' Fair
36%inclusion193 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion173 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion159 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion145 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
19%inclusion102 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion98 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
17%inclusion91 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
16%inclusion87 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion38 decks313 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Keldon Necropolis
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Rath's Edge
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
-16%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
-12%synergy
Great Furnace
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Den
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion463 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion401 decks531 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion324 decks531 decks
56%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion240 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion239 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion188 decks531 decks
33%synergy
The Irencrag
27%inclusion143 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
-16%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion40 decks531 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion34 decks531 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Plains
93%inclusion495 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion492 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion439 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
74%inclusion392 decks531 decks
72%synergy
The Grey Havens
70%inclusion371 decks531 decks
68%synergy
Sacred Foundry
60%inclusion317 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion297 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Spectator Seating
56%inclusion296 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
56%inclusion296 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion213 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion176 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
31%inclusion165 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
31%inclusion163 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Garrison
31%inclusion163 decks531 decks
-9%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
31%inclusion89 decks290 decks
29%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion137 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
24%inclusion128 decks531 decks
-20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion118 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Plateau
19%inclusion100 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Legion Leadership
16%inclusion52 decks316 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
-23%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion78 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion65 decks478 decks
-5%synergy
Glittering Massif
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
7.0%inclusion30 decks426 decks
-12%synergy
Windswept Heath
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
5.1%inclusion16 decks316 decks
-7%synergy