The Ur-Dragon (Commander)

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Great Divide Guide
2.7%inclusion54 decks2.01K decks
-6%synergy
Cosmic Spider-Man
1.6%inclusion116 decks7.46K decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
1.2%inclusion130 decks10.5K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
1.2%inclusion124 decks10.1K decks
-1%synergy
Mutable Explorer
1.1%inclusion60 decks5.56K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Miirym, Sentinel Wyrm
80%inclusion32.8K decks40.8K decks
70%synergy
Dragon Tempest
78%inclusion31.8K decks40.8K decks
69%synergy
Crux of Fate
73%inclusion29.9K decks40.8K decks
64%synergy
Tiamat
69%inclusion28.2K decks40.8K decks
62%synergy
Atarka, World Render
68%inclusion27.8K decks40.8K decks
60%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
65%inclusion26.4K decks40.8K decks
57%synergy
Dragonlord Dromoka
60%inclusion24.6K decks40.8K decks
53%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
60%inclusion24.4K decks40.8K decks
53%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
60%inclusion24.3K decks40.8K decks
52%synergy
Old Gnawbone
57%inclusion23.5K decks40.8K decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Farseek
61%inclusion24.9K decks40.8K decks
17%synergy
Temur Ascendancy
58%inclusion23.8K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Rivaz of the Claw
56%inclusion22.8K decks40.8K decks
49%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
55%inclusion22.3K decks40.8K decks
40%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
55%inclusion22.3K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
54%inclusion22.2K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
54%inclusion21.9K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Hellkite Courser
53%inclusion21.7K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Dracogenesis
52%inclusion11.9K decks23K decks
44%synergy
Scourge of Valkas
51%inclusion20.9K decks40.8K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion13.7K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion12.7K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion12.3K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion11K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
24%inclusion9.92K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion6.17K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
14%inclusion5.69K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion4.63K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion4.39K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion4.04K decks40.8K decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
50%inclusion20.6K decks40.8K decks
45%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
50%inclusion20.3K decks40.8K decks
43%synergy
Rith, Liberated Primeval
46%inclusion18.7K decks40.8K decks
40%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
44%inclusion17.8K decks40.8K decks
38%synergy
Ureni of the Unwritten
43%inclusion9.87K decks22.9K decks
38%synergy
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
40%inclusion16.2K decks40.8K decks
35%synergy
Balefire Dragon
39%inclusion15.8K decks40.8K decks
34%synergy
Silumgar, the Drifting Death
38%inclusion15.5K decks40.8K decks
34%synergy
Bladewing the Risen
37%inclusion15.3K decks40.8K decks
32%synergy
Ancient Gold Dragon
37%inclusion15.1K decks40.8K decks
32%synergy
Savage Ventmaw
37%inclusion15K decks40.8K decks
32%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
36%inclusion10.8K decks29.6K decks
32%synergy
Birds of Paradise
36%inclusion14.7K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Ramos, Dragon Engine
35%inclusion14.4K decks40.8K decks
28%synergy
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
35%inclusion14.3K decks40.8K decks
31%synergy
Two-Headed Hellkite
34%inclusion13.9K decks40.8K decks
28%synergy
Scalelord Reckoner
34%inclusion13.8K decks40.8K decks
30%synergy
Scion of Draco
34%inclusion13.7K decks40.8K decks
28%synergy
Roaming Throne
31%inclusion12.8K decks40.8K decks
21%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
30%inclusion12.3K decks40.8K decks
26%synergy
Ganax, Astral Hunter
29%inclusion11.8K decks40.8K decks
25%synergy
Thrakkus the Butcher
28%inclusion11.3K decks40.8K decks
24%synergy
Korlessa, Scale Singer
27%inclusion11K decks40.8K decks
23%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
26%inclusion10.6K decks40.8K decks
22%synergy
Bloom Tender
26%inclusion10.5K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Charger
24%inclusion9.76K decks40.8K decks
21%synergy
Wrathful Red Dragon
23%inclusion9.19K decks40.8K decks
20%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
21%inclusion8.72K decks40.8K decks
19%synergy
Zurgo and Ojutai
20%inclusion8.16K decks40.8K decks
18%synergy
Betor, Kin to All
19%inclusion4.46K decks22.9K decks
16%synergy
Teneb, the Harvester
19%inclusion7.82K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Scavenger Regent
19%inclusion4.27K decks22.3K decks
17%synergy
Ojutai, Soul of Winter
19%inclusion7.59K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Kolaghan, the Storm's Fury
18%inclusion7.34K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Scaled Nurturer
17%inclusion7.14K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Karrthus, Tyrant of Jund
17%inclusion7.05K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Decadent Dragon
17%inclusion6.97K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Dromoka, the Eternal
17%inclusion6.94K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Steel Hellkite
17%inclusion6.94K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
16%inclusion6.73K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
16%inclusion6.68K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Earthquake Dragon
16%inclusion6.67K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Ancient Bronze Dragon
16%inclusion6.64K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
16%inclusion6.51K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Dragonlord Kolaghan
16%inclusion6.48K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Broodcaller Scourge
15%inclusion3.32K decks22.2K decks
13%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
15%inclusion6.11K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
15%inclusion5.96K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
14%inclusion5.91K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
14%inclusion5.83K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion17.5K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion15.7K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion10.4K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion9.67K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Sarkhan's Triumph
22%inclusion9.09K decks40.8K decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion8.02K decks40.8K decks
10%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
18%inclusion7.41K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion5.34K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion5.16K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
12%inclusion4.93K decks40.8K decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion4.50K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Smuggler's Surprise
11%inclusion4.03K decks37K decks
10%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
8.9%inclusion3.64K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.8%inclusion3.61K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Charm
8.3%inclusion3.39K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.2%inclusion3.33K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Negate
7.2%inclusion2.96K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.1%inclusion2.90K decks40.8K decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.6%inclusion2.71K decks40.8K decks
-3%synergy
Eladamri's Call
6.4%inclusion2.63K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Klauth's Will
6.3%inclusion2.58K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Spit Flame
6.3%inclusion2.57K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Fire
6.2%inclusion2.54K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
6.2%inclusion2.53K decks40.8K decks
-6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.4%inclusion2.19K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
43%inclusion17.6K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
42%inclusion17.3K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
37%inclusion15K decks40.8K decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
34%inclusion13.7K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion9.96K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
22%inclusion8.89K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Majestic Genesis
14%inclusion5.51K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Last March of the Ents
12%inclusion4.80K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion4.69K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Eerie Ultimatum
11%inclusion4.61K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
11%inclusion4.31K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Kindred Dominance
9.2%inclusion3.76K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
9.2%inclusion3.75K decks40.8K decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
8.4%inclusion3.42K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Farewell
7.4%inclusion3K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Explore
6.7%inclusion2.72K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
5.5%inclusion2.25K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
47%inclusion19K decks40.8K decks
32%synergy
Herald's Horn
46%inclusion18.8K decks40.8K decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion13.5K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
The Great Henge
23%inclusion9.39K decks40.8K decks
17%synergy
Fist of Suns
19%inclusion7.71K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4.81K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Monster Manual
11%inclusion4.68K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Dragon Arch
11%inclusion4.49K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
7.2%inclusion2.93K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion2.27K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Call the Spirit Dragons
49%inclusion11.1K decks22.4K decks
42%synergy
Garruk's Uprising
47%inclusion19K decks40.8K decks
35%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
43%inclusion17.7K decks40.8K decks
32%synergy
Kindred Discovery
26%inclusion10.7K decks40.8K decks
15%synergy
Crucible of Fire
21%inclusion8.48K decks40.8K decks
18%synergy
Up the Beanstalk
17%inclusion7.02K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Mirari's Wake
17%inclusion6.94K decks40.8K decks
8%synergy
Encroaching Dragonstorm
16%inclusion3.58K decks22.9K decks
13%synergy
Elemental Bond
15%inclusion6.14K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
13%inclusion5.09K decks39.1K decks
-2%synergy
Frontier Siege
12%inclusion5.02K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
12%inclusion2.66K decks22.6K decks
10%synergy
Aggravated Assault
11%inclusion4.46K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion2.43K decks22.9K decks
8%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
9.5%inclusion2.17K decks22.9K decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.7%inclusion3.57K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Defense of the Heart
8.1%inclusion3.32K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Steely Resolve
7.2%inclusion2.96K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Monstrous Vortex
6.9%inclusion2.42K decks35.1K decks
6%synergy
Dragonback Assault
6.6%inclusion1.50K decks22.8K decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion2.59K decks40.8K decks
-5%synergy
Sneak Attack
6.3%inclusion2.58K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
6.1%inclusion1.91K decks31.6K decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.0%inclusion2.45K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Lurking Predators
5.3%inclusion2.18K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Shadow in the Warp
5.1%inclusion2.10K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Tarkir
8.0%inclusion3.25K decks40.8K decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Sarkhan Unbroken
25%inclusion10.1K decks40.8K decks
22%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
12%inclusion4.99K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Sivitri, Dragon Master
11%inclusion4.64K decks40.8K decks
10%synergy
Sarkhan the Masterless
6.1%inclusion2.48K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
5.7%inclusion2.32K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
5.0%inclusion2.04K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
25%inclusion10.2K decks40.8K decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion9.06K decks40.8K decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion4.42K decks33.7K decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion4.77K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2.54K decks22.8K decks
7%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.8%inclusion3.60K decks40.8K decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
8.1%inclusion3.31K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.6%inclusion2.66K decks35K decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion2.97K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion36.7K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion32.9K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Hoard
55%inclusion22.5K decks40.8K decks
48%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
55%inclusion22.5K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
38%inclusion9.42K decks24.5K decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion13.1K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Orb of Dragonkind
25%inclusion10.4K decks40.8K decks
22%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
23%inclusion9.38K decks40.8K decks
20%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
22%inclusion4.92K decks22.6K decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion8.89K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Jade Orb of Dragonkind
12%inclusion5.03K decks40.8K decks
10%synergy
Herd Heirloom
11%inclusion2.50K decks22.6K decks
9%synergy
Timeless Lotus
10%inclusion3.99K decks40.8K decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.2%inclusion3.36K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.7%inclusion2.58K decks33.5K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.3%inclusion2.97K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
7.3%inclusion2.96K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.7%inclusion2.33K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion2.09K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.1%inclusion2.08K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
5.1%inclusion2.07K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion38.1K decks40.8K decks
5%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion34.4K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion33.8K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Island
77%inclusion31.5K decks40.8K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion30.9K decks40.8K decks
1%synergy
Plains
75%inclusion30.7K decks40.8K decks
-1%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
67%inclusion27.3K decks40.8K decks
59%synergy
Path of Ancestry
60%inclusion24.7K decks40.8K decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion24.6K decks40.8K decks
-2%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
50%inclusion11.5K decks22.9K decks
43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
48%inclusion19.7K decks40.8K decks
31%synergy
Stomping Ground
47%inclusion19.1K decks40.8K decks
18%synergy
Ketria Triome
41%inclusion16.6K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
39%inclusion15.9K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
39%inclusion15.8K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Breeding Pool
39%inclusion15.8K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
39%inclusion15.8K decks40.8K decks
10%synergy
Blood Crypt
37%inclusion15.1K decks40.8K decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
37%inclusion15K decks40.8K decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
35%inclusion14.5K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion14.1K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion13.9K decks40.8K decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion13.9K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion13.9K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
34%inclusion13.7K decks40.8K decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion13.6K decks40.8K decks
10%synergy
The World Tree
33%inclusion13.3K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
31%inclusion12.6K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Ziatora's Proving Ground
31%inclusion12.6K decks40.8K decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion12.1K decks40.8K decks
13%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
29%inclusion11.8K decks40.8K decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
29%inclusion11.7K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion11.7K decks40.8K decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
28%inclusion11.6K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
28%inclusion11.5K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion11.4K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
28%inclusion11.3K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
26%inclusion10.7K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Zagoth Triome
26%inclusion10.7K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
25%inclusion10.3K decks40.8K decks
9%synergy
Indatha Triome
25%inclusion10K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Triome
24%inclusion9.61K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion9.39K decks40.8K decks
4%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
23%inclusion9.35K decks40.8K decks
6%synergy
Temple of the Dragon Queen
23%inclusion9.24K decks40.8K decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion9.06K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Jungle Shrine
19%inclusion7.91K decks40.8K decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
18%inclusion7.42K decks40.8K decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
18%inclusion7.28K decks40.8K decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion7.28K decks40.8K decks
-3%synergy