Joshua Rosfield // Torgal, Clive's Companion (Commander) - Aggro

Original Name:

Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulRograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful

Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
78%synergy
Mines of Moria
79%inclusion65 decks82 decks
75%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Minas Tirith
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Norin the Wary
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
73%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
85%inclusion70 decks82 decks
72%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
71%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
14%synergy
The Ozolith
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Embercleave
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
56%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Sword of the Animist
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
38%inclusion28 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Esper Sentinel
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Zack Fair
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
20%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf the White
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
23%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
19%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Lightning, Army of One
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mabel, Heir to Cragflame
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Flawless Maneuver
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Boros Charm
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Wear // Tear
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Clever Concealment
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion9 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Restoration Magic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Inventory Management
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Abrade
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Search for Glory
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
44%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
37%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Lost Jitte
31%inclusion24 decks77 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
21%synergy
The Seriema
30%inclusion13 decks43 decks
28%synergy
Commander's Plate
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Heroes' Podium
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Horn of the Mark
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Colossus Hammer
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Eater of Virtue
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Godsend
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Eye of Vecna
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Oketra's Monument
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Robe of Stars
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Sunforger
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Crown of Gondor
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Stone of Erech
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Flaming Fist
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
44%synergy
Guild Artisan
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Tavern Brawler
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Legion's Landing
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Noble Heritage
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Day of Destiny
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Fighter Class
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Insignia
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Far Traveler
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
9%synergy
Veteran Soldier
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Popular Entertainer
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Chivalric Alliance
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Super State
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Search for Dagger
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
52%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Basri Ket
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Kher Keep
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Hammerheim
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
49%synergy
Kor Haven
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Inventors' Fair
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Rogue's Passage
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Monumental Henge
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
10%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
67%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Relic of Legends
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-25%synergy
The Irencrag
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Plains
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
70%synergy
Sacred Foundry
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
19%synergy
The Grey Havens
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Battlefield Forge
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
33%synergy
Sundown Pass
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
26%inclusion21 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
-21%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-11%synergy