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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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Chronicle of Victory
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Rimefire Torque
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sodden Verdure
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Blossombind
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion570 decks648 decks
84%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
86%inclusion556 decks648 decks
81%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion540 decks648 decks
80%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion392 decks488 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
77%inclusion497 decks648 decks
74%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion461 decks648 decks
67%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
70%inclusion451 decks648 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion435 decks648 decks
64%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion428 decks648 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
67%inclusion316 decks475 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion530 decks648 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion444 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion322 decks475 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion305 decks466 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion415 decks648 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
64%inclusion412 decks648 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
62%inclusion404 decks648 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60%inclusion391 decks648 decks
59%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion385 decks648 decks
58%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion364 decks648 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion136 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion107 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion91 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion84 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.1%inclusion59 decks648 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.7%inclusion37 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion327 decks594 decks
51%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
52%inclusion334 decks648 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion327 decks648 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
50%inclusion326 decks648 decks
49%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
49%inclusion319 decks648 decks
48%synergy
The Goose Mother
47%inclusion306 decks648 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
45%inclusion231 decks516 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion286 decks648 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion284 decks648 decks
43%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion280 decks648 decks
39%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion277 decks648 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
42%inclusion270 decks648 decks
40%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion197 decks477 decks
38%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
41%inclusion265 decks648 decks
40%synergy
Emeria Angel
41%inclusion264 decks648 decks
36%synergy
Healer's Hawk
40%inclusion262 decks648 decks
38%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion257 decks648 decks
39%synergy
Soulcatcher
36%inclusion232 decks648 decks
35%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks544 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion222 decks648 decks
32%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion199 decks589 decks
33%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion200 decks648 decks
28%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion145 decks486 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
29%inclusion190 decks648 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
29%inclusion188 decks648 decks
24%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion187 decks648 decks
28%synergy
Bartz and Boko
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
20%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion54 decks199 decks
26%synergy
Strix Lookout
27%inclusion51 decks191 decks
26%synergy
River Hoopoe
26%inclusion170 decks648 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion167 decks648 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
25%inclusion162 decks648 decks
24%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
23%inclusion147 decks648 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
22%inclusion143 decks648 decks
21%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
21%inclusion15 decks70 decks
14%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
21%inclusion138 decks648 decks
19%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion137 decks648 decks
20%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion122 decks648 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moat
17%inclusion111 decks648 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion50 decks295 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion104 decks648 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion103 decks648 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion100 decks648 decks
14%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion94 decks648 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion92 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion89 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion335 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion231 decks466 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion306 decks648 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion274 decks648 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion249 decks648 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion196 decks547 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion202 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion201 decks648 decks
30%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion136 decks466 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
27%inclusion176 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion123 decks480 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion129 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion123 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion111 decks648 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion110 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion92 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion77 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion75 decks648 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion74 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion67 decks648 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
-17%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion54 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.7%inclusion50 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion48 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion46 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion14 decks204 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion37 decks547 decks
5%synergy
Keep Watch
6.5%inclusion42 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks547 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
6.0%inclusion39 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion39 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion34 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
54%inclusion350 decks648 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion289 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion270 decks648 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion234 decks648 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Screech
36%inclusion231 decks648 decks
35%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion217 decks648 decks
31%synergy
Distant Melody
32%inclusion205 decks648 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion203 decks648 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion197 decks648 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion182 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion160 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion127 decks648 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion123 decks648 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion109 decks648 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion106 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion101 decks648 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion83 decks648 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion72 decks648 decks
11%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion65 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.7%inclusion50 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
6.8%inclusion20 decks296 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.6%inclusion43 decks648 decks
5%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion37 decks648 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion34 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Chocobo Kick
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Splash Portal
5.1%inclusion24 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion345 decks648 decks
49%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion219 decks648 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion215 decks648 decks
31%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion159 decks648 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion39 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion93 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion88 decks648 decks
-14%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion87 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion78 decks648 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion62 decks648 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion61 decks648 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.1%inclusion46 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.4%inclusion35 decks648 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
53%inclusion343 decks648 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion313 decks648 decks
46%synergy
Bower Passage
46%inclusion301 decks648 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion294 decks648 decks
40%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion241 decks648 decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion221 decks648 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
29%inclusion185 decks648 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
21%inclusion139 decks648 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion126 decks648 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
17%inclusion113 decks648 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion104 decks648 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion97 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Dovescape
13%inclusion86 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion63 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion59 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.6%inclusion56 decks648 decks
8%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.6%inclusion56 decks648 decks
8%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
True Conviction
8.0%inclusion52 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.6%inclusion49 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.4%inclusion17 decks264 decks
5%synergy
The Raven's Warning
5.9%inclusion38 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion37 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.7%inclusion37 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.2%inclusion34 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion34 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion105 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion41 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.9%inclusion38 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion347 decks648 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion324 decks648 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
39%inclusion253 decks648 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion171 decks488 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion208 decks648 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
32%inclusion206 decks648 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion126 decks498 decks
24%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion114 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
19%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion105 decks648 decks
14%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion82 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion73 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion72 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion66 decks648 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.1%inclusion59 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion58 decks648 decks
0%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.9%inclusion51 decks648 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion524 decks648 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion469 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion168 decks475 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion151 decks648 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion118 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion109 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion91 decks648 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion88 decks648 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion71 decks648 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion65 decks648 decks
3%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
9.4%inclusion61 decks648 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion54 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion47 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion41 decks648 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion614 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion609 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion604 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion589 decks648 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion435 decks648 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
64%inclusion416 decks648 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion327 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion324 decks648 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion313 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion309 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion291 decks648 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion285 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion267 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion264 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion263 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion250 decks648 decks
24%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
37%inclusion237 decks648 decks
21%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion231 decks648 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion223 decks648 decks
4%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion206 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion206 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion196 decks648 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion192 decks648 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion149 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion166 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion162 decks648 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion153 decks648 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion145 decks648 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion143 decks648 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion143 decks648 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion142 decks648 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion124 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion108 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion104 decks648 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion100 decks648 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion99 decks648 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion92 decks648 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion91 decks648 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion88 decks648 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion80 decks648 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion77 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion34 decks291 decks
2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion33 decks291 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion67 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion66 decks648 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion60 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Lush Portico
9.0%inclusion58 decks648 decks
-1%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion57 decks648 decks
2%synergy
Hedge Maze
8.8%inclusion57 decks648 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.6%inclusion56 decks648 decks
0%synergy
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