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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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Earth Kingdom Jailer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Judge's Familiar
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
35%synergy
Verity Circle
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
33%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
34%inclusion23 decks68 decks
32%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
35%inclusion24 decks68 decks
31%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
27%synergy
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion21 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Fertile Ground
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Healer's Hawk
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
26%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
25%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
29%inclusion20 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion19 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
24%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Bant Charm
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
24%inclusion16 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Market Festival
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Siren Stormtamer
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Aerie Mystics
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Llanowar Elves
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Spectral Sailor
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Willbreaker
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thornwind Faeries
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Emeria Angel
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Mirror Entity
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Slither Blade
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Harrier Strix
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Mistmeadow Witch
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Kazandu Tuskcaller
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Invisible Stalker
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Kiora's Follower
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of Fables
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Soltari Foot Soldier
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Seer
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Looter il-Kor
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Roon of the Hidden Realm
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Intrepid Hero
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Gudul Lurker
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Coiling Oracle
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Topplegeist
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Farhaven Elf
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Wingmate Roc
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
-7%synergy
Lofty Denial
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Dazzling Denial
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Winged Portent
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Flurry of Wings
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
-45%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-23%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Rally of Wings
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Charm
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Endless Detour
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Diviner's Portent
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Opportunity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Return to Nature
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Charm
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Unexpectedly Absent
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Crush Contraband
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
School Daze
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Insight
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Winged Words
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Battle Screech
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Beck // Call
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
15%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Farseek
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-29%synergy
Airborne Aid
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Scale Up
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Harvest Season
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Aether Gale
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Explore
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Solar Tide
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Assault
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Strings
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Tempt with Glory
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
-15%synergy
Gorgon's Head
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Viridian Longbow
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Thunderstaff
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Leonin Bladetrap
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sword of the Paruns
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Overgrowth
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Favorable Winds
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Spawning Grounds
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
19%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Bower Passage
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Murmuration
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Glare of Subdual
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Weirding Wood
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Presence of Gond
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
New Horizons
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Buried in the Garden
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Squirrel Nest
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Find the Path
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Control Magic
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Haven
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Paradise
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of Predation
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Leafdrake Roost
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Inertia
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Forsaken
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
-35%synergy
Faerie Conclave
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Guildless Commons
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lilypad Village
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Stirring Wildwood
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
53%inclusion36 decks68 decks
-28%synergy
Arcane Signet
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-34%synergy
Simic Signet
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
9%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion68 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Island
99%inclusion67 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion55 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
65%inclusion44 decks68 decks
50%synergy
Azorius Chancery
63%inclusion43 decks68 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion38 decks68 decks
30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion37 decks68 decks
38%synergy
Seaside Citadel
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion35 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
46%inclusion31 decks68 decks
28%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion28 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
38%inclusion26 decks68 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion25 decks68 decks
-10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion22 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion20 decks63 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
25%inclusion17 decks68 decks
20%synergy
Thriving Grove
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Heath
22%inclusion15 decks68 decks
17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-26%synergy
Bant Panorama
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
16%synergy
Krosan Verge
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
-25%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
21%inclusion14 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Simic Guildgate
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
12%synergy
Overflowing Basin
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
12%inclusion8 decks68 decks
-30%synergy
Brushland
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
-16%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
-6%synergy
Blighted Woodland
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Rupture Spire
7.4%inclusion5 decks68 decks
7%synergy
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