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

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
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
81%inclusion147 decks182 decks
78%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
76%inclusion138 decks182 decks
74%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
74%inclusion134 decks182 decks
71%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
74%inclusion134 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Norin the Wary
71%inclusion129 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
76%inclusion139 decks182 decks
69%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
70%inclusion128 decks182 decks
64%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
68%inclusion124 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Mines of Moria
68%inclusion123 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Flaming Fist
65%inclusion118 decks182 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion130 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Path to Exile
66%inclusion121 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
65%inclusion119 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Guild Artisan
59%inclusion108 decks182 decks
58%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
59%inclusion107 decks182 decks
54%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
58%inclusion105 decks182 decks
57%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
57%inclusion103 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
55%inclusion101 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Heroes' Podium
52%inclusion95 decks182 decks
51%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
52%inclusion94 decks182 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
47%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
46%inclusion67 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
45%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
43%inclusion78 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
40%synergy
Bastion Protector
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
37%inclusion68 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
37%inclusion67 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion49 decks147 decks
32%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
29%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
28%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Zack Fair
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf the White
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
21%inclusion39 decks182 decks
21%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
21%inclusion36 decks175 decks
14%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
20%inclusion37 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
20%inclusion36 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Lord Jyscal Guado
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
10%synergy
Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Freya Crescent
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
47%inclusion85 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
46%inclusion83 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion35 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion30 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Ephemerate
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Palm
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Reprieve
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Mana Tithe
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Surge of Salvation
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.4%inclusion8 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Fury Storm
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Rip Apart
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Search for Glory
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.5%inclusion8 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion93 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Animist
49%inclusion90 decks182 decks
31%synergy
Eater of Virtue
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
38%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
38%inclusion69 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
36%synergy
Shadowspear
36%inclusion65 decks182 decks
25%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
30%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
33%synergy
Embercleave
34%inclusion61 decks182 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
31%inclusion56 decks182 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Horn of the Mark
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion44 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Lost Jitte
21%inclusion35 decks168 decks
19%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
12%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
8%synergy
The Seriema
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
16%inclusion29 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tome of Legends
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Eye of Vecna
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Blade
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Stone of Erech
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Oketra's Monument
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Crown of Gondor
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Spear of Heliod
10%inclusion18 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
2%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Skullclamp
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Mjölnir, Storm Hammer
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Avacyn's Memorial
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
43%inclusion78 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Noble Heritage
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
39%synergy
Day of Destiny
42%inclusion76 decks182 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Insignia
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Legion's Landing
25%inclusion45 decks182 decks
23%synergy
On Serra's Wings
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Far Traveler
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
23%synergy
Rising of the Day
18%inclusion33 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Veteran Soldier
14%inclusion25 decks182 decks
13%synergy
Popular Entertainer
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Path of Mettle
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
10%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
9.4%inclusion13 decks139 decks
4%synergy
All That Glitters
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Resourceful Defense
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Search for Dagger
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Warrior's Resolve
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
6.6%inclusion11 decks166 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Fighter Class
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Super State
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
1%synergy
Dragon Cultist
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
34%inclusion62 decks182 decks
32%synergy
Basri Ket
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
8%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Minas Tirith
65%inclusion119 decks182 decks
52%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
56%inclusion102 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Kher Keep
53%inclusion96 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
51%inclusion92 decks182 decks
37%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
48%inclusion87 decks182 decks
46%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion72 decks182 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
34%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
36%inclusion66 decks182 decks
35%synergy
Eiganjo Castle
32%inclusion59 decks182 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Gorge
26%inclusion47 decks182 decks
25%synergy
Hammerheim
21%inclusion38 decks182 decks
20%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion32 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Kor Haven
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
14%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
-8%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
15%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
14%inclusion26 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
13%inclusion24 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
8%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Keldon Necropolis
8.8%inclusion16 decks182 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Rath's Edge
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
8%synergy
War Room
6.6%inclusion12 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
72%inclusion131 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion116 decks182 decks
-16%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion75 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Relic of Legends
38%inclusion70 decks182 decks
36%synergy
The Irencrag
29%inclusion53 decks182 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion49 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
13%inclusion23 decks182 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion19 decks182 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-18%synergy
The Aetherspark
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion176 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion175 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion147 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
The Grey Havens
62%inclusion113 decks182 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
54%inclusion98 decks182 decks
-2%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion97 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
45%inclusion81 decks182 decks
42%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion73 decks182 decks
0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion60 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Sacred Foundry
32%inclusion58 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Spectator Seating
29%inclusion52 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
28%inclusion51 decks182 decks
-11%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion50 decks182 decks
-13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
26%inclusion48 decks182 decks
22%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
23%inclusion42 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
22%inclusion40 decks182 decks
-14%synergy
Legion Leadership
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion34 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion31 decks182 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion28 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
15%inclusion27 decks182 decks
-1%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
-6%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
12%inclusion22 decks182 decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks182 decks
-10%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
11%inclusion20 decks182 decks
-6%synergy
Opal Palace
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
6%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Plateau
8.2%inclusion15 decks182 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion14 decks182 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.1%inclusion13 decks182 decks
-7%synergy
Radiant Summit
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Elegant Parlor
6.7%inclusion12 decks180 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.0%inclusion11 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy