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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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Sodden Verdure
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Winnowing
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Chomping Changeling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion579 decks659 decks
84%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion565 decks659 decks
81%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion547 decks659 decks
79%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion507 decks659 decks
74%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion390 decks486 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion470 decks659 decks
67%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion458 decks659 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion443 decks659 decks
64%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion435 decks659 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion314 decks473 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion540 decks659 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion453 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion320 decks473 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion303 decks464 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion422 decks659 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
63%inclusion417 decks659 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
63%inclusion412 decks659 decks
60%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60%inclusion397 decks659 decks
58%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion388 decks659 decks
58%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion138 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion107 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion92 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion85 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion368 decks659 decks
53%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion327 decks593 decks
51%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
51%inclusion339 decks659 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion331 decks659 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
50%inclusion330 decks659 decks
49%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
50%inclusion328 decks659 decks
48%synergy
The Goose Mother
48%inclusion314 decks659 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
44%inclusion229 decks515 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion291 decks659 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
43%inclusion285 decks659 decks
42%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion285 decks659 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion282 decks659 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
42%inclusion278 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
42%inclusion274 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion196 decks475 decks
38%synergy
Healer's Hawk
41%inclusion268 decks659 decks
38%synergy
Emeria Angel
41%inclusion268 decks659 decks
36%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
39%inclusion260 decks659 decks
38%synergy
Soulcatcher
36%inclusion238 decks659 decks
36%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion226 decks659 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion200 decks588 decks
33%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion203 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Bartz and Boko
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
22%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion145 decks484 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
30%inclusion195 decks659 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
29%inclusion194 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion191 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion53 decks196 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
27%inclusion50 decks188 decks
26%synergy
River Hoopoe
27%inclusion175 decks659 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion171 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
26%inclusion171 decks659 decks
25%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
24%inclusion155 decks659 decks
21%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
23%inclusion149 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
21%inclusion140 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion139 decks659 decks
20%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion123 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moat
17%inclusion115 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion50 decks293 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion108 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion107 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
16%inclusion105 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion98 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion95 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion340 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion231 decks464 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion311 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion280 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion249 decks659 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion194 decks546 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion203 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion202 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion135 decks464 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion180 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion122 decks478 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion131 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion124 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion93 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion78 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion77 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion76 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion66 decks659 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion63 decks659 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion55 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion50 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion48 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion47 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion37 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
6.5%inclusion43 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Refute
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks546 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion39 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
54%inclusion359 decks659 decks
53%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion294 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion274 decks659 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion239 decks659 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Screech
36%inclusion238 decks659 decks
35%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion220 decks659 decks
31%synergy
Distant Melody
32%inclusion209 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion207 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion199 decks659 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion182 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion162 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion127 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion124 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion106 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion102 decks659 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion88 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion75 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion66 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion53 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
6.8%inclusion20 decks294 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.7%inclusion44 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Harvest Season
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.1%inclusion24 decks473 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion352 decks659 decks
49%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion222 decks659 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion217 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Door of Destinies
24%inclusion161 decks659 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion38 decks196 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion95 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
-14%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion88 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion80 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.4%inclusion62 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.3%inclusion61 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.1%inclusion47 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.5%inclusion36 decks659 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
53%inclusion352 decks659 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
49%inclusion320 decks659 decks
46%synergy
Bower Passage
46%inclusion304 decks659 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion297 decks659 decks
39%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion243 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion224 decks659 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion191 decks659 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
22%inclusion142 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
20%inclusion129 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
18%inclusion118 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion107 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion99 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Dovescape
13%inclusion88 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion63 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion55 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.7%inclusion51 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.5%inclusion17 decks262 decks
5%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion39 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion108 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.2%inclusion41 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.6%inclusion37 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion353 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion328 decks659 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
39%inclusion259 decks659 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion168 decks486 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion214 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion208 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion125 decks497 decks
23%synergy
Chocobo Camp
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion114 decks497 decks
21%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion109 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion87 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion78 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion71 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion67 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion533 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion476 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion166 decks473 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion154 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion118 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion112 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion93 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion91 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion75 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion65 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
10%inclusion64 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion61 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion54 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion47 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion625 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion621 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion612 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion598 decks659 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion438 decks659 decks
41%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion420 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion330 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion328 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion318 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion314 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion296 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion290 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion271 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion271 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion269 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
38%inclusion253 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion241 decks659 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion235 decks659 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion225 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion209 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion209 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion198 decks659 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion196 decks659 decks
-12%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion148 decks538 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion173 decks659 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion163 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion155 decks659 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
23%inclusion149 decks659 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion148 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion147 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion145 decks659 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion127 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion111 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion108 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion103 decks659 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion102 decks659 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion96 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion93 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion80 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion70 decks659 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion68 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
9.3%inclusion61 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.6%inclusion57 decks659 decks
0%synergy
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