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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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Flusterstorm
93%inclusion126 decks135 decks
89%synergy
Neoform
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
89%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
88%synergy
Finale of Devastation
96%inclusion129 decks135 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
86%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
90%inclusion121 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Force of Negation
89%inclusion120 decks135 decks
84%synergy
Bloom Tender
95%inclusion128 decks135 decks
83%synergy
Chord of Calling
89%inclusion120 decks135 decks
83%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
86%inclusion116 decks135 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
82%synergy
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion130 decks135 decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
93%inclusion126 decks135 decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
90%inclusion122 decks135 decks
65%synergy
Eladamri's Call
89%inclusion120 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Grand Abolisher
89%inclusion120 decks135 decks
82%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion119 decks135 decks
76%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
82%synergy
Mental Misstep
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
81%synergy
Eternal Witness
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
99%inclusion134 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion131 decks135 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
97%inclusion131 decks135 decks
91%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion130 decks135 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion130 decks135 decks
82%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion130 decks135 decks
92%synergy
Worldly Tutor
96%inclusion129 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Mox Diamond
95%inclusion128 decks135 decks
91%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
88%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
92%inclusion124 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
80%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Spellseeker
79%inclusion107 decks135 decks
76%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
79%inclusion107 decks135 decks
75%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion105 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
75%inclusion101 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
73%inclusion90 decks123 decks
70%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
69%inclusion93 decks135 decks
67%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion87 decks135 decks
59%synergy
Voice of Victory
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Transit Mage
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Captain Sisay
56%inclusion75 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
52%inclusion70 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
52%inclusion70 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
47%inclusion63 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
45%inclusion29 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
41%synergy
Mockingbird
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Delivery Moogle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Aven Interrupter
18%inclusion18 decks99 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Endurance
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Stunt Double
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Crop Rotation
82%inclusion111 decks135 decks
77%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion96 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Angel's Grace
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion60 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
41%inclusion56 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion55 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
34%inclusion42 decks122 decks
32%synergy
Ephemerate
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Denial
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Whir of Invention
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion36 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion34 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Miscast
24%inclusion33 decks135 decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Delay
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Cloudshift
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
76%inclusion102 decks135 decks
71%synergy
Transmute Artifact
73%inclusion98 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Wargate
65%inclusion88 decks135 decks
60%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
81%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
60%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
58%inclusion78 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Phoenix Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
75%inclusion101 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Wild Growth
64%inclusion86 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Sylvan Library
44%inclusion60 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion29 decks122 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Birthing Ritual
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
76%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion126 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
72%inclusion97 decks135 decks
67%synergy
Mistrise Village
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Shifting Woodland
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Scorched Ruins
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Homeward Path
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion133 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
81%synergy
Grim Monolith
79%inclusion106 decks135 decks
78%synergy
Mana Crypt
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Mox Opal
73%inclusion98 decks135 decks
71%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion79 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Mox Amber
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
99%inclusion134 decks135 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
99%inclusion133 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
99%inclusion133 decks135 decks
68%synergy
Windswept Heath
99%inclusion133 decks135 decks
66%synergy
Tundra
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Savannah
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
85%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion131 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Temple Garden
96%inclusion129 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
94%inclusion127 decks135 decks
86%synergy
Polluted Delta
91%inclusion123 decks135 decks
84%synergy
City of Brass
91%inclusion123 decks135 decks
83%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
86%inclusion116 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
81%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
79%synergy
Marsh Flats
84%inclusion114 decks135 decks
78%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion112 decks135 decks
76%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion108 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
80%inclusion108 decks135 decks
72%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
72%inclusion97 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Forest
20%inclusion27 decks135 decks
-74%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Island
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
-77%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Plains
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
-78%synergy
Willowrush Verge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-23%synergy
Brushland
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-18%synergy
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