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

Original Name:

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

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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
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Duke, Rebel Sentry
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Combustion Man
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
75%inclusion160 decks212 decks
73%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
73%inclusion155 decks212 decks
72%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
73%inclusion154 decks212 decks
70%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
69%inclusion147 decks212 decks
65%synergy
Flaming Fist
66%inclusion139 decks212 decks
63%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
68%inclusion145 decks212 decks
63%synergy
Heroes' Podium
62%inclusion132 decks212 decks
61%synergy
Guild Artisan
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Day of Destiny
59%inclusion126 decks212 decks
59%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
58%inclusion123 decks212 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blackblade Reforged
68%inclusion144 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion140 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
64%inclusion135 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
60%inclusion128 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Norin the Wary
56%inclusion118 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
56%inclusion118 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
54%synergy
Bastion Protector
55%inclusion116 decks212 decks
47%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
52%inclusion110 decks212 decks
51%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
51%inclusion109 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
48%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
46%inclusion98 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
46%inclusion77 decks168 decks
42%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
45%inclusion96 decks212 decks
45%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
44%inclusion66 decks149 decks
43%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
29%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
42%inclusion88 decks212 decks
40%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
41%inclusion86 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
40%inclusion84 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
33%inclusion71 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
31%inclusion65 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
29%inclusion53 decks180 decks
26%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
29%inclusion61 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
26%inclusion44 decks169 decks
25%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
25%inclusion54 decks212 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
25%inclusion52 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Zack Fair
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
23%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
23%inclusion31 decks135 decks
22%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
22%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
18%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
20%inclusion42 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Freya Crescent
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion36 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Tajic, Legion's Edge
17%inclusion35 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
16%inclusion23 decks148 decks
10%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion32 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
14%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Tuktuk the Explorer
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Ash, Party Crasher
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion19 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion92 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Wear // Tear
42%inclusion89 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
35%inclusion75 decks212 decks
-14%synergy
Loran's Escape
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
19%inclusion40 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion29 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mana Tithe
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Reprieve
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Dual-Sun Technique
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
0%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Ephemerate
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion92 decks212 decks
27%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion57 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Rip Apart
23%inclusion48 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion47 decks212 decks
-10%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Honor
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Glory
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Eater of Virtue
48%inclusion102 decks212 decks
47%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
44%inclusion94 decks212 decks
40%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
44%inclusion93 decks212 decks
42%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
41%inclusion87 decks212 decks
41%synergy
Hero's Blade
38%inclusion80 decks212 decks
34%synergy
Horn of the Mark
28%inclusion60 decks212 decks
27%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Mask of Memory
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Eye of Vecna
21%inclusion44 decks212 decks
20%synergy
Stone of Erech
20%inclusion43 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
The Seriema
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion37 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Tome of Legends
16%inclusion33 decks212 decks
12%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Crown of Gondor
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
12%inclusion25 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Oketra's Monument
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Lost Jitte
10%inclusion19 decks189 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-19%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Conformer Shuriken
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
The Dominion Bracelet
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Spear of Heliod
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Embercleave
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.5%inclusion16 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Sunforger
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Barrow-Blade
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Noble Heritage
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
46%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Tavern Brawler
49%inclusion103 decks212 decks
47%synergy
On Serra's Wings
39%inclusion83 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Far Traveler
39%inclusion82 decks212 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Insignia
31%inclusion66 decks212 decks
30%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Veteran Soldier
18%inclusion38 decks212 decks
17%synergy
Popular Entertainer
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion18 decks156 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
3%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
10%inclusion22 decks212 decks
10%synergy
Dragon Cultist
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Legion's Landing
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Path of Mettle
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
8%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
8.0%inclusion15 decks187 decks
7%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Amazing Alliance
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Sticky Fingers
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
19%synergy
Basri Ket
11%inclusion23 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Ajani, Caller of the Pride
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
5%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Kher Keep
50%inclusion105 decks212 decks
43%synergy
Mines of Moria
49%inclusion104 decks212 decks
44%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion95 decks212 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
35%synergy
Shivan Gorge
27%inclusion58 decks212 decks
26%synergy
Minas Tirith
25%inclusion53 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion39 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
16%inclusion34 decks212 decks
16%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
14%synergy
Monumental Henge
14%inclusion25 decks176 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
10%inclusion21 decks212 decks
-8%synergy
Keldon Necropolis
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
9%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-15%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Rath's Edge
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.7%inclusion12 decks212 decks
4%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion153 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion142 decks212 decks
-13%synergy
Boros Signet
52%inclusion110 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion97 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Relic of Legends
37%inclusion78 decks212 decks
34%synergy
The Irencrag
34%inclusion73 decks212 decks
32%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion41 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion26 decks212 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-17%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
9.0%inclusion19 decks212 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion17 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion211 decks212 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion209 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion166 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
The Grey Havens
55%inclusion117 decks212 decks
53%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion111 decks212 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion106 decks212 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
46%inclusion98 decks212 decks
-9%synergy
Boros Garrison
42%inclusion90 decks212 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
35%inclusion75 decks212 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
26%inclusion46 decks176 decks
8%synergy
Rugged Prairie
24%inclusion50 decks212 decks
-16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion49 decks212 decks
-6%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
22%inclusion38 decks169 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion45 decks212 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion31 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion30 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion28 decks212 decks
-4%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
13%inclusion27 decks212 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
12%inclusion25 decks203 decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
11%inclusion24 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion20 decks212 decks
-7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
8.5%inclusion18 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Massif
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
7.1%inclusion15 decks212 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
6.6%inclusion14 decks212 decks
-20%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.1%inclusion13 decks212 decks
-1%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.2%inclusion11 decks212 decks
3%synergy