Omnath, Locus of Mana (Commander) - Budget Core

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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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wilderness Reclamation
53%inclusion44 decks83 decks
47%synergy
Whisperer of the Wilds
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
40%synergy
Farhaven Elf
43%inclusion36 decks83 decks
39%synergy
Frontier Siege
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Tribe
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Llanowar Visionary
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
36%synergy
Tanuki Transplanter
37%inclusion31 decks83 decks
34%synergy
Bighorner Rancher
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Karametra's Acolyte
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
31%synergy
Hydra Broodmaster
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
77%inclusion64 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
67%inclusion56 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Rampant Growth
65%inclusion54 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Cultivate
54%inclusion45 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Wild Growth
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Harmonize
51%inclusion42 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Arbor Elf
49%inclusion41 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Explore
48%inclusion40 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Ram Through
46%inclusion38 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
45%inclusion37 decks83 decks
21%synergy
Creatures
Fyndhorn Elves
41%inclusion34 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Terastodon
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion30 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Baloths
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Wood Elves
34%inclusion28 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Acidic Slime
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Giant Ankheg
30%inclusion25 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Hulking Raptor
28%inclusion23 decks83 decks
23%synergy
Yeva, Nature's Herald
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Beanstalk Giant
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Soul of the Harvest
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Greenweaver Druid
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Shriekwood Devourer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Ghalta, Primal Hunger
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Owlbear Shepherd
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Leafkin Druid
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Elder
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Aggressive Mammoth
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elder
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Archdruid
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Three Tree Rootweaver
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Poison Dart Frog
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Druid of the Cowl
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
-19%synergy
Drix Fatemaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Wolfbriar Elemental
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Genesis Hydra
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Empath
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Archetype of Endurance
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Bellowing Tanglewurm
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Visionary
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
End-Raze Forerunners
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Priest of Titania
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Elvish Aberration
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Yedora, Grave Gardener
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Springbloom Druid
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Tactician
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Nightshade Dryad
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Diamond Weapon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Kalonian Twingrove
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Braulios of Pheres Band
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Titanoth Rex
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Thunderfoot Baloth
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Wirewood Elf
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Leaf Gilder
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Gaea's Gift
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
27%synergy
Return to Nature
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Hunter's Insight
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-2%synergy
Harrow
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
17%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Fog
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Overprotect
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-30%synergy
Charge Through
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Naturalize
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Gift of the Viper
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Momentous Fall
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Jaheira's Respite
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Wrap in Vigor
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cosmic Hunger
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Withstand Death
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Evolution Charm
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Sheltering Word
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Bite Down
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Blossoming Defense
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Tifa's Limit Break
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Horrid Vigor
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Roiling Regrowth
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-12%synergy
Early Harvest
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Staggering Size
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Ranger's Guile
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Fertilid's Favor
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
High Stride
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Kodama's Reach
42%inclusion35 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
29%synergy
Nissa's Pilgrimage
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
24%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
23%inclusion19 decks83 decks
20%synergy
Tumbleweed Rising
16%inclusion11 decks70 decks
15%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Ranger's Path
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Overrun
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Map the Frontier
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Dance of the Tumbleweeds
14%inclusion10 decks70 decks
13%synergy
Green Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Traverse the Outlands
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Soul's Majesty
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
-24%synergy
Gelatinous Genesis
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Migration Path
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Far Wanderings
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-9%synergy
Broken Bond
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Prey Upon
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Hurricane
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Wave
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Regrowth
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Bushwhack
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Nissa's Renewal
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Rabid Bite
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Commune with Beavers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Map the Wastes
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Journey of Discovery
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Roamer's Routine
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Synchronized Charge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Praetor's Counsel
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Exponential Growth
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Monstrous Onslaught
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Animist's Awakening
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Scale the Heights
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Howl of the Night Pack
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion26 decks83 decks
28%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
16%synergy
Haunted Cloak
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
13%synergy
Meltstrider's Gear
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Heaped Harvest
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Chariot of Victory
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Emerald Medallion
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-34%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-11%synergy
Horned Helm
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Dreadmask
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Wild Magus
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Short Bow
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Colossal Majesty
39%inclusion32 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
35%inclusion29 decks83 decks
-4%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Khalni Heart Expedition
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
25%synergy
Overgrowth
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
22%synergy
Glorious Sunrise
22%inclusion18 decks83 decks
18%synergy
Urban Burgeoning
19%inclusion16 decks83 decks
19%synergy
Snake Umbra
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Lion Umbra
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Blanchwood Armor
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Embrace
14%inclusion12 decks83 decks
14%synergy
Loading Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Setessan Training
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
12%synergy
Sandwurm Convergence
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Abundance
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Talent
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Spider Umbra
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Strength
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
2%synergy
Mana Reflection
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Lignify
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Karametra
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Audacity
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-15%synergy
Thickest in the Thicket
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju Reaches Skyward
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Talons of Wildwood
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Guidance
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Locked Hothouse
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mark of Sakiko
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Heartbeat of Spring
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Ironwood
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Lost in the Woods
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
6%synergy
Druid Class
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Abundance
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Vernal Bloom
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Helix Pinnacle
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Cartouche of Strength
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Zendikar
6.0%inclusion5 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
20%inclusion17 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Vivien, Champion of the Wilds
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Garruk, Primal Hunter
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
47%inclusion39 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion22 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Thicket
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Nursery
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
29%inclusion24 decks83 decks
-42%synergy
Arcane Signet
24%inclusion20 decks83 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion14 decks83 decks
9%synergy
Moss Diamond
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion82 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion21 decks83 decks
0%synergy
Crossroads Village
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Woodland
12%inclusion10 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.2%inclusion6 decks83 decks
-8%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-8%synergy