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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Battlegrace Angel
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
96%synergy
Aven Squire
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
94%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
94%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
93%synergy
Akrasan Squire
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
91%synergy
Angelic Benediction
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
91%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
89%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
88%synergy
Knight of Glory
89%inclusion54 decks61 decks
88%synergy
Finest Hour
92%inclusion56 decks61 decks
87%synergy
Top Cards
Frontline Sage
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
86%synergy
Sigil of Valor
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
84%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
83%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Bant Charm
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
74%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Court Archers
80%inclusion49 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Stoic Angel
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Sublime Archangel
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
75%synergy
Rhox Charger
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
72%synergy
Dawnray Archer
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Merchant of Truth
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Escort
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Invisible Stalker
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Bant Battlemage
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Apothecary Stomper
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Trygon Predator
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Rhox War Monk
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Entity Tracker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Knight of New Alara
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Herald
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Messenger Falcons
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Aerie Mystics
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the Reliquary
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Bant Sureblade
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brokers Charm
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Hindering Light
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Growth Spiral
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Return to Nature
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Hunter's Insight
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Selesnya Charm
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Harrow
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Naturalize
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Charm
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fog
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Return to Dust
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Endless Detour
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Rampant Growth
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Harmonize
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Time Wipe
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Insight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Explore
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Martial Coup
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Staggering Insight
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
49%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Ardent Plea
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
48%synergy
Rancor
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Combat Research
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Unflinching Courage
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Spirit Mantle
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Idolized
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Snake Umbra
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Strength
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Aether Tunnel
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Audacity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Crystallization
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Wild Growth
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Feather of Flight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cathedral of War
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Access Tunnel
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-38%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion46 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Signet
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion61 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
85%inclusion52 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Evolving Wilds
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Prairie Stream
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Plenty
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Temple of Mystery
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Brokers Hideout
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Bant Panorama
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Blossoming Sands
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-27%synergy
Krosan Verge
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Tangled Islet
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Thornwood Falls
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Grove
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-30%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Grove
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-24%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Simic Guildgate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
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