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

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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
81%inclusion247 decks304 decks
79%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
79%inclusion239 decks304 decks
77%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
82%inclusion249 decks304 decks
76%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
78%inclusion238 decks304 decks
76%synergy
Norin the Wary
77%inclusion233 decks304 decks
75%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
78%inclusion237 decks304 decks
73%synergy
Mines of Moria
76%inclusion231 decks304 decks
71%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
77%inclusion234 decks304 decks
70%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
70%inclusion213 decks304 decks
66%synergy
Minas Tirith
75%inclusion228 decks304 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion245 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion221 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
65%inclusion197 decks304 decks
59%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
64%inclusion194 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
61%inclusion185 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Flaming Fist
60%inclusion183 decks304 decks
58%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
60%inclusion182 decks304 decks
59%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
60%inclusion181 decks304 decks
55%synergy
Boros Charm
59%inclusion178 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
57%inclusion172 decks304 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion88 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion37 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
55%inclusion167 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
52%inclusion124 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
51%inclusion156 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
50%inclusion106 decks214 decks
45%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
44%inclusion135 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
44%inclusion134 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
43%inclusion132 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Bastion Protector
41%inclusion124 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
39%inclusion118 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion114 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
37%inclusion81 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
37%inclusion47 decks126 decks
36%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
34%inclusion73 decks216 decks
32%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
33%inclusion99 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
32%inclusion97 decks304 decks
31%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Zack Fair
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
30%inclusion90 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf the White
29%inclusion89 decks304 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
29%inclusion79 decks271 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
28%inclusion86 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Freya Crescent
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
25%inclusion75 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
25%inclusion75 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
25%inclusion75 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
22%inclusion27 decks125 decks
21%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
21%inclusion63 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Elena, Turk Recruit
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
18%inclusion54 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
49%inclusion149 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion140 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
43%inclusion132 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Wear // Tear
34%inclusion102 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Reprieve
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion40 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion28 decks197 decks
3%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Loran's Escape
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Surge of Salvation
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
-3%synergy
Ephemerate
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
28%inclusion85 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion84 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Search for Glory
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion36 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Heroes' Podium
54%inclusion164 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Sword of the Animist
52%inclusion157 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Shadowspear
48%inclusion146 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion142 decks304 decks
3%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
45%inclusion97 decks217 decks
40%synergy
Embercleave
43%inclusion130 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Mithril Coat
41%inclusion126 decks304 decks
30%synergy
The Ozolith
40%inclusion122 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
40%inclusion122 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
32%inclusion69 decks215 decks
25%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
28%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
30%inclusion92 decks304 decks
29%synergy
The Seriema
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
26%inclusion79 decks304 decks
25%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
26%inclusion78 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Eater of Virtue
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Lost Jitte
22%inclusion54 decks249 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion60 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
18%inclusion56 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
18%inclusion39 decks215 decks
11%synergy
Horn of the Mark
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Blade
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
14%inclusion44 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Stone of Erech
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Tome of Legends
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion22 decks214 decks
4%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Eye of Vecna
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Crown of Gondor
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
7.0%inclusion15 decks215 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Guild Artisan
55%inclusion166 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Day of Destiny
51%inclusion156 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Noble Heritage
34%inclusion104 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Tavern Brawler
34%inclusion103 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Insignia
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
20%synergy
On Serra's Wings
20%inclusion61 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Rising of the Day
19%inclusion57 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Legion's Landing
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
16%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Far Traveler
17%inclusion52 decks304 decks
16%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
8.7%inclusion17 decks196 decks
3%synergy
Veteran Soldier
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Popular Entertainer
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
All That Glitters
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
5.3%inclusion13 decks245 decks
5%synergy
Land Tax
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Mettle
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
38%inclusion116 decks304 decks
36%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
64%inclusion194 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
63%inclusion193 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
52%inclusion159 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Kher Keep
45%inclusion136 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
43%inclusion131 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion113 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
37%inclusion112 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
36%inclusion109 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Hammerheim
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Kor Haven
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
15%inclusion45 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
14%inclusion42 decks304 decks
13%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
-16%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion241 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion204 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Relic of Legends
46%inclusion139 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
46%inclusion139 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
42%inclusion128 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion116 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
The Irencrag
24%inclusion72 decks304 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion35 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
The Aetherspark
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.6%inclusion26 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion293 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion286 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion261 decks304 decks
0%synergy
The Grey Havens
65%inclusion197 decks304 decks
63%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
62%inclusion189 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
57%inclusion174 decks304 decks
55%synergy
Battlefield Forge
56%inclusion171 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
51%inclusion155 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Spectator Seating
44%inclusion135 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
36%inclusion110 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
36%inclusion110 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Boros Garrison
32%inclusion98 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
31%inclusion94 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Sundown Pass
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
30%inclusion91 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
29%inclusion87 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
26%inclusion56 decks215 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Triumph
25%inclusion77 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion40 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion48 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.1%inclusion22 decks271 decks
-11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Sacred Peaks
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-1%synergy