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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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Neoform
84%inclusion113 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Birthing Pod
67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
64%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
66%inclusion89 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
70%inclusion94 decks135 decks
57%synergy
Eternal Witness
67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Chord of Calling
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Wargate
49%inclusion66 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion107 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion86 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Wild Growth
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Elves
46%inclusion62 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Elvish Mystic
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Bloom Tender
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
43%inclusion58 decks135 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Worldly Tutor
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Crop Rotation
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Noble Hierarch
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Peregrine Drake
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Guardian
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Karmic Guide
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion42 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Mulldrifter
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Spectral Sailor
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Emeria
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Coiling Oracle
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Willbreaker
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Reveillark
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Reclamation Sage
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Mockingbird
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Kiora's Follower
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Arbor Elf
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Collector Ouphe
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
17%inclusion18 decks105 decks
13%synergy
Soulherder
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lightstall Inquisitor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Judge's Familiar
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Restoration Angel
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Ephemerate
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Auroral Procession
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eerie Interlude
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Noxious Revival
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Silence
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Flurry of Wings
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Winged Portent
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Lofty Denial
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Miscast
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Render Silent
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-14%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Panharmonicon
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Verity Circle
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
20%inclusion18 decks92 decks
19%synergy
Blind Obedience
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Stasis
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Project
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Market Festival
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Overgrowth
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Murmuration
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Teleportation Circle
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Point the Way
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Rising Waters
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Stony Silence
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Will
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Bower Passage
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion45 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Field
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Haven
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Three Tree City
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion120 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion92 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Simic Signet
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Island
93%inclusion125 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion125 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion123 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
66%inclusion89 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion75 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
50%inclusion67 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
41%inclusion55 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
34%inclusion46 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Temple Garden
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Brushland
31%inclusion42 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion26 decks92 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
-17%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Fortified Village
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Urban Retreat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-16%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Seachrome Coast
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion10 decks92 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
4%synergy
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