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

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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
Kari Zev, Skyship Raider
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
85%synergy
Urza's Ruinous Blast
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
84%synergy
Day of Destiny
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
83%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
82%synergy
Flaming Fist
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
78%synergy
Heroes' Podium
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
76%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
73%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Top Cards
Path to Exile
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Eight-and-a-Half-Tails
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Guild Artisan
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Zurgo Bellstriker
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Bastion Protector
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Wear // Tear
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Isamaru, Hound of Konda
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Norin the Wary
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Arbaaz Mir
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
51%synergy
Norin, Swift Survivalist
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Gimli of the Glittering Caves
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Squee, the Immortal
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Sarah Jane Smith
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Djeru and Hazoret
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Hazoret, Godseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Arabella, Abandoned Doll
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Sundial, Dawn Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tajic, Legion's Edge
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Tyrox, Saurid Tyrant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Basri, Tomorrow's Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ash, Party Crasher
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Éowyn, Fearless Knight
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Tuktuk the Explorer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mikaeus, the Lunarch
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Kassandra, Eagle Bearer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Urdnan, Dromoka Warrior
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fortune, Loyal Steed
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Caparocti Sunborn
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Éomer, Marshal of Rohan
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kytheon, Hero of Akros
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lizard Blades
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Boros Charm
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Loran's Escape
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Reprieve
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Cloudshift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
You Cannot Pass!
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Fleeting Flight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inventory Management
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ephemerate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Ascension
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Parting Gust
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Open the Armory
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rip Apart
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-16%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
One Last Job
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Mighty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Grab the Prize
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Overpowering Attack
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of the Chosen
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Hero's Blade
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Eater of Virtue
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
33%synergy
The Spear of Leonidas
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Horn of the Mark
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Leyline Axe
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Eye of Vecna
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mask of Memory
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ace's Baseball Bat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Stone of Erech
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Basilisk Collar
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Chainsaw
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Crown of Gondor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lost Jitte
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Axe
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Embercleave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mace of the Valiant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Circle of Loyalty
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Hookblade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Flowering of the White Tree
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Noble Heritage
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Tavern Brawler
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Far Traveler
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
43%synergy
On Serra's Wings
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Rising of the Day
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Insignia
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Popular Entertainer
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Veteran Soldier
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
20%synergy
War of the Last Alliance
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
We Ride at Dawn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Path of Mettle
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sticky Fingers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Grasp of Fate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Surgical Suite // Hospital Room
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Resourceful Defense
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Chained to the Rocks
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Feather of Flight
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Elspeth Resplendent
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Storm of Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gideon Blackblade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Kher Keep
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Mines of Moria
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Minas Tirith
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Relic of Legends
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
20%synergy
The Irencrag
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
6%synergy
The Grey Havens
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Boros Garrison
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Flagstones of Trokair
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Peaks
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Alpine Meadow
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy