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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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Formidable Speaker
3.6%inclusion6 decks166 decks
3%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Sodden Verdure
2.3%inclusion1 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
1.1%inclusion2 decks176 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion288 decks487 decks
48%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
49%inclusion238 decks487 decks
43%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion262 decks487 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion366 decks487 decks
41%synergy
Eladamri's Call
51%inclusion246 decks487 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
44%inclusion216 decks487 decks
39%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion195 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Birthing Pod
39%inclusion191 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion229 decks487 decks
36%synergy
Chord of Calling
39%inclusion189 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion363 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
58%inclusion283 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion241 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Eternal Witness
47%inclusion228 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion213 decks487 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion206 decks487 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
40%inclusion196 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion187 decks487 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion177 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion176 decks487 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion299 decks487 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion272 decks487 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion264 decks487 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion224 decks487 decks
32%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion192 decks487 decks
33%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion186 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
37%inclusion179 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion175 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion161 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion155 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion166 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion162 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion156 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion155 decks487 decks
27%synergy
Mockingbird
30%inclusion147 decks482 decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion135 decks487 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion132 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion126 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion119 decks487 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion34 decks141 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion112 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion104 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion99 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion98 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
20%inclusion95 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion93 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion92 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion91 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion74 decks414 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion85 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
17%inclusion85 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion84 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
16%inclusion79 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
16%inclusion76 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion75 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Badgermole Cub
15%inclusion21 decks141 decks
9%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
15%inclusion70 decks476 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion69 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion67 decks480 decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion64 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion60 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion58 decks485 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion57 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
12%inclusion55 decks474 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion56 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion53 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
30%inclusion148 decks487 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
28%inclusion136 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion129 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion116 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion116 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion114 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion113 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion112 decks486 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion110 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Ephemerate
22%inclusion109 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion99 decks487 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion97 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion96 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion92 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion86 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion67 decks485 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Veil of Summer
13%inclusion63 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion56 decks487 decks
-15%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.4%inclusion46 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.8%inclusion43 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion41 decks485 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.2%inclusion40 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Denial
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.6%inclusion18 decks319 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Winged Portent
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
36%inclusion174 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
35%inclusion171 decks487 decks
28%synergy
Neoform
34%inclusion167 decks487 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
29%inclusion139 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
22%inclusion106 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion95 decks487 decks
-25%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion87 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion72 decks487 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion60 decks408 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion71 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion67 decks487 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion61 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion54 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion50 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.0%inclusion34 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.0%inclusion34 decks487 decks
-19%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion32 decks480 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion123 decks487 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
16%inclusion80 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion78 decks487 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion59 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion48 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.2%inclusion45 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
9.0%inclusion44 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion41 decks487 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion36 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.2%inclusion30 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.3%inclusion26 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion160 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
22%inclusion108 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Stasis
22%inclusion107 decks487 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion99 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion75 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion60 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion59 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion57 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion56 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion48 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion48 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.2%inclusion35 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Opposition
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.6%inclusion32 decks485 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Root Maze
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Murmuration
6.4%inclusion31 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion29 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.5%inclusion27 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion131 decks487 decks
23%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.2%inclusion45 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion39 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion216 decks487 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
39%inclusion191 decks487 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion142 decks487 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion128 decks487 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
22%inclusion106 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
22%inclusion105 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion77 decks414 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion81 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion68 decks485 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion53 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion51 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
10%inclusion49 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
7.0%inclusion34 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.6%inclusion32 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.3%inclusion17 decks271 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion28 decks487 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
5.1%inclusion25 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion412 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion299 decks487 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion105 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
19%inclusion94 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion89 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion68 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion66 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion58 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion52 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion50 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion49 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
8.8%inclusion43 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion42 decks487 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.4%inclusion41 decks487 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.6%inclusion37 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.8%inclusion33 decks487 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion31 decks487 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion461 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion433 decks487 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion422 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion422 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion360 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion357 decks487 decks
29%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion357 decks487 decks
30%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion327 decks487 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion312 decks487 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
61%inclusion299 decks487 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion241 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion226 decks487 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion223 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion211 decks487 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion202 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion166 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion161 decks487 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion157 decks487 decks
-14%synergy
Savannah
31%inclusion150 decks487 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion150 decks487 decks
22%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion147 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion144 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion139 decks487 decks
-14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
28%inclusion136 decks487 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion133 decks487 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion130 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion127 decks487 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion126 decks487 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion124 decks487 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion122 decks487 decks
18%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion122 decks487 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion118 decks487 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion115 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion111 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion110 decks487 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion104 decks487 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion104 decks487 decks
-25%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion97 decks487 decks
14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion83 decks487 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
9%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion73 decks487 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion72 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion70 decks487 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion69 decks487 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion67 decks485 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion67 decks487 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion65 decks487 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion59 decks487 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion55 decks487 decks
-14%synergy
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