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

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
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Kher Keep
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
78%synergy
Flaming Fist
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Norin the Wary
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Guild Artisan
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
70%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Blackblade Reforged
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
62%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Day of Destiny
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Heroes' Podium
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
52%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
54%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Bastion Protector
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Tuktuk the Explorer
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Tori D'Avenant, Fury Rider
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Lizard Blades
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Frontline Rush
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Generous Gift
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Unleash Fury
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Dawn Charm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Eerie Interlude
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Divine Resilience
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Bulk Up
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Expedite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Honor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Open the Armory
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Rip Apart
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Search for Glory
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tenza, Godo's Maul
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Eater of Virtue
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
The Seriema
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sword of the Chosen
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
42%synergy
Stone of Erech
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Memory
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Hero's Blade
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Eye of Vecna
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Horn of the Mark
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Sword of the Animist
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Luxior, Giada's Gift
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Oketra's Monument
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Crown of Gondor
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sunforger
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Spear of Heliod
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-15%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Colossus Hammer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Glimmer Lens
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
The Ozolith
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Andúril, Narsil Reforged
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Hammer of Purphoros
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hexplate Wallbreaker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lost Jitte
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bilbo's Ring
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Tavern Brawler
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
50%synergy
Amazing Alliance
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Noble Heritage
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Far Traveler
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
42%synergy
On Serra's Wings
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Commander's Insignia
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Veteran Soldier
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Popular Entertainer
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Legion's Landing
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Dragon Cultist
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Path of Mettle
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fighter Class
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Surgical Suite // Hospital Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dawn of a New Age
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Vance's Blasting Cannons
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Resourceful Defense
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Leader
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Basri Ket
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
16%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
The Wandering Emperor
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Wanderer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri, the Harbinger
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mines of Moria
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Clive's Hideaway
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Shivan Gorge
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Minas Tirith
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Rath's Edge
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Keldon Necropolis
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Monumental Henge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Bivouac
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Boros Signet
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
0%synergy
The Irencrag
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Relic of Legends
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Honor-Worn Shaku
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Celestus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion52 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion51 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
The Grey Havens
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
73%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Boros Garrison
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Massif
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Battlefield Forge
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Sacred Peaks
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Gallifrey Council Chamber
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Boros Guildgate
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Spectator Seating
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-34%synergy