Voja, Jaws of the Conclave (Commander) - Upgraded +1/+1 Counters

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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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
2.6%inclusion2 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mutable Explorer
1.3%inclusion1 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
0.8%inclusion1 decks119 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shalai and Hallar
88%inclusion196 decks224 decks
79%synergy
Priest of Titania
79%inclusion176 decks224 decks
73%synergy
Elvish Archdruid
77%inclusion172 decks224 decks
72%synergy
Marwyn, the Nurturer
72%inclusion162 decks224 decks
68%synergy
Llanowar Elves
83%inclusion187 decks224 decks
67%synergy
Elvish Mystic
78%inclusion175 decks224 decks
65%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
75%inclusion169 decks224 decks
64%synergy
Elvish Warmaster
65%inclusion146 decks224 decks
61%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
67%inclusion149 decks224 decks
58%synergy
Incubation Druid
65%inclusion146 decks224 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Rhythm of the Wild
79%inclusion176 decks224 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion164 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Beast Whisperer
67%inclusion151 decks224 decks
56%synergy
Mirror Entity
62%inclusion139 decks224 decks
51%synergy
Inspiring Call
61%inclusion137 decks224 decks
51%synergy
Gyre Sage
60%inclusion135 decks224 decks
53%synergy
Heroic Intervention
59%inclusion133 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
58%inclusion131 decks224 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion127 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
56%inclusion126 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion83 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Aura Shards
22%inclusion50 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Druid of the Anima
55%inclusion124 decks224 decks
50%synergy
Realmwalker
54%inclusion122 decks224 decks
46%synergy
Masked Vandal
47%inclusion106 decks224 decks
42%synergy
Cemetery Prowler
46%inclusion102 decks224 decks
43%synergy
Evolution Witness
44%inclusion97 decks220 decks
39%synergy
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
43%inclusion97 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Bramblewood Paragon
43%inclusion97 decks224 decks
41%synergy
Leaf-Crowned Visionary
43%inclusion97 decks224 decks
41%synergy
Anara, Wolvid Familiar
43%inclusion96 decks224 decks
40%synergy
Tolsimir, Midnight's Light
42%inclusion95 decks224 decks
39%synergy
Imperious Perfect
42%inclusion94 decks224 decks
39%synergy
Taurean Mauler
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Devoted Druid
40%inclusion90 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Paradise Druid
40%inclusion89 decks224 decks
37%synergy
Hollowhenge Overlord
39%inclusion87 decks224 decks
36%synergy
Roaming Throne
38%inclusion86 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Arwen, Weaver of Hope
38%inclusion85 decks224 decks
34%synergy
Tolsimir, Friend to Wolves
38%inclusion84 decks224 decks
34%synergy
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
37%inclusion80 decks217 decks
35%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
35%inclusion79 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Wren's Run Packmaster
34%inclusion77 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Bloom Tender
34%inclusion76 decks224 decks
26%synergy
Arbor Elf
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
28%synergy
Wolf-Skull Shaman
31%inclusion70 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Wood Elves
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
24%synergy
Circle of Dreams Druid
28%inclusion63 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Elvish Harbinger
28%inclusion63 decks224 decks
27%synergy
Allosaurus Shepherd
28%inclusion62 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
24%synergy
Armorcraft Judge
27%inclusion61 decks224 decks
24%synergy
Eladamri, Korvecdal
26%inclusion57 decks220 decks
24%synergy
Joraga Warcaller
26%inclusion58 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Ezuri, Renegade Leader
25%inclusion55 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Rhys the Redeemed
24%inclusion54 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Champion
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Torgal, A Fine Hound
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
21%synergy
Grand Warlord Radha
22%inclusion49 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Tolsimir Wolfblood
21%inclusion48 decks224 decks
19%synergy
Fauna Shaman
18%inclusion40 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion39 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Loamspeaker
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Viridian Joiner
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Master of the Wild Hunt
17%inclusion38 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Tyvar, the Pummeler
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Galadhrim Brigade
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Lys Alana Huntmaster
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
14%synergy
Boreal Druid
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
46%inclusion102 decks224 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
43%inclusion97 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
39%inclusion87 decks224 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion73 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Akroma's Will
29%inclusion64 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Windswift Slice
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Galadhrim Ambush
20%inclusion44 decks224 decks
18%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
18%inclusion41 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Shields of Velis Vel
17%inclusion39 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion37 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion36 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
14%inclusion32 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Naya Charm
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion21 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Great Train Heist
9.1%inclusion20 decks220 decks
7%synergy
Mercy Killing
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Elven Ambush
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Claws
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.8%inclusion15 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
43%inclusion96 decks224 decks
-6%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion86 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Damning Verdict
34%inclusion76 decks224 decks
29%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion52 decks224 decks
-27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion51 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
17%inclusion37 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion36 decks224 decks
-23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
-14%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion32 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Overwhelming Stampede
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
-3%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
9.1%inclusion17 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Promenade
8.9%inclusion20 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.5%inclusion19 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.3%inclusion16 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Decimate
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Full Throttle
6.1%inclusion13 decks214 decks
3%synergy
Last March of the Ents
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion98 decks224 decks
17%synergy
The Earth Crystal
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
16%inclusion35 decks224 decks
3%synergy
The Ozolith
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Annie Joins Up
51%inclusion112 decks220 decks
32%synergy
All Will Be One
46%inclusion102 decks224 decks
40%synergy
Howling Moon
35%inclusion78 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Rising of the Day
33%inclusion75 decks224 decks
28%synergy
Branching Evolution
29%inclusion65 decks224 decks
23%synergy
Guardian Project
27%inclusion60 decks224 decks
17%synergy
Aggravated Assault
26%inclusion59 decks224 decks
21%synergy
Terrasymbiosis
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Doubling Season
15%inclusion34 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Windcrag Siege
15%inclusion28 decks187 decks
12%synergy
Innkeeper's Talent
15%inclusion32 decks220 decks
11%synergy
Hardened Scales
14%inclusion32 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Uncivil Unrest
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
-11%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Wolfcaller's Howl
12%inclusion27 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Sphere Grid
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
8%synergy
Fires of Yavimaya
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Ranger Class
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Mayael's Aria
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
9.4%inclusion21 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Warleader's Call
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Feed the Pack
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
6.7%inclusion15 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Unnatural Growth
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Loading Zone
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Arlinn Kord
11%inclusion24 decks224 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion114 decks224 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
40%inclusion90 decks224 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion70 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Wolf Run
24%inclusion53 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion50 decks220 decks
15%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion45 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion44 decks220 decks
16%synergy
Mutavault
18%inclusion41 decks224 decks
17%synergy
Wirewood Lodge
13%inclusion29 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Gavony Township
10%inclusion22 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
7.1%inclusion16 decks224 decks
-10%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
5.4%inclusion12 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion201 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion149 decks224 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion48 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.0%inclusion18 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion17 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion14 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion13 decks224 decks
-4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.0%inclusion11 decks220 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion220 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion220 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion215 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion212 decks224 decks
0%synergy
Stomping Ground
61%inclusion136 decks224 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion129 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
54%inclusion120 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion118 decks224 decks
-1%synergy
Cinder Glade
51%inclusion114 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
50%inclusion111 decks224 decks
11%synergy
Canopy Vista
48%inclusion108 decks224 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion104 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Jungle Shrine
46%inclusion104 decks224 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
45%inclusion100 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Rootbound Crag
44%inclusion99 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
42%inclusion95 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Rockfall Vale
41%inclusion91 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion82 decks224 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
36%inclusion80 decks224 decks
16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
36%inclusion80 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Karplusan Forest
35%inclusion79 decks224 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion78 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Spire Garden
34%inclusion76 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion66 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion63 decks224 decks
-7%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
27%inclusion60 decks224 decks
-14%synergy
Battlefield Forge
26%inclusion59 decks224 decks
5%synergy
Fortified Village
25%inclusion55 decks224 decks
3%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
24%inclusion52 decks220 decks
21%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion48 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Thornspire Verge
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Game Trail
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Commercial District
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Lush Portico
21%inclusion47 decks224 decks
12%synergy
Sundown Pass
19%inclusion42 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
18%inclusion41 decks224 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion41 decks224 decks
8%synergy
Sheltering Landscape
17%inclusion38 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Mossfire Valley
15%inclusion33 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion33 decks224 decks
-16%synergy
Cragcrown Pathway
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion31 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Abandon
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion30 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion28 decks224 decks
6%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
12%inclusion26 decks220 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered Thicket
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion25 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Stump Stomp
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion23 decks224 decks
-1%synergy