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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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Formidable Speaker
6.1%inclusion11 decks181 decks
4%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
4%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
2.9%inclusion2 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Wistfulness
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone
1.5%inclusion1 decks68 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
59%inclusion293 decks499 decks
47%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
48%inclusion242 decks499 decks
43%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion270 decks499 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion375 decks499 decks
41%synergy
Eladamri's Call
50%inclusion250 decks499 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
44%inclusion219 decks499 decks
39%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
40%inclusion201 decks499 decks
37%synergy
Birthing Pod
39%inclusion193 decks499 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion233 decks499 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
47%inclusion233 decks499 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion371 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
58%inclusion288 decks499 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion249 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion216 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion210 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
39%inclusion196 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion192 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
38%inclusion189 decks499 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion182 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Grand Abolisher
36%inclusion180 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion302 decks499 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion279 decks499 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion266 decks499 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion222 decks499 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion199 decks499 decks
34%synergy
Seedborn Muse
38%inclusion190 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion182 decks499 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion179 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
33%inclusion164 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion156 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion169 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion165 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
32%inclusion159 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion159 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Mockingbird
30%inclusion150 decks494 decks
21%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
27%inclusion137 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion135 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion130 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion129 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion118 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion116 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion35 decks157 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion104 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion101 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion97 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion97 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion96 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion94 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
19%inclusion93 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion74 decks426 decks
13%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Peregrine Drake
17%inclusion84 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Badgermole Cub
16%inclusion25 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
16%inclusion78 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
15%inclusion75 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion74 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion74 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
15%inclusion73 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion71 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion70 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion69 decks492 decks
11%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion68 decks488 decks
12%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion65 decks494 decks
6%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion64 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion64 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion63 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Karmic Guide
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion60 decks497 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion55 decks486 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
11%inclusion56 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion52 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
30%inclusion148 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Crop Rotation
27%inclusion134 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion118 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion115 decks498 decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion113 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion112 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion112 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
21%inclusion103 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion97 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion96 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion95 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion88 decks499 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion69 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion64 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion57 decks499 decks
-14%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Nature's Claim
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Snap
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion43 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
6.1%inclusion30 decks494 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
5.8%inclusion29 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion29 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.4%inclusion18 decks332 decks
4%synergy
Winged Portent
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
35%inclusion175 decks499 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion172 decks499 decks
27%synergy
Neoform
34%inclusion168 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
28%inclusion141 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion105 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
19%inclusion95 decks499 decks
-25%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion89 decks499 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
15%inclusion65 decks420 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion75 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion73 decks499 decks
-24%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion52 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
-19%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion34 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion32 decks492 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion124 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion83 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion77 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.8%inclusion44 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.4%inclusion42 decks499 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.6%inclusion38 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
6.8%inclusion34 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.8%inclusion29 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion163 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Aura Shards
23%inclusion115 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Stasis
22%inclusion110 decks499 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion102 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
16%inclusion79 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion66 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion61 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion58 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion55 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.4%inclusion42 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Aura of Silence
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.4%inclusion37 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Opposition
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Murmuration
6.5%inclusion32 decks494 decks
1%synergy
Root Maze
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.4%inclusion32 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.2%inclusion31 decks497 decks
5%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Rising Waters
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.6%inclusion28 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Intruder Alarm
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
23%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.8%inclusion39 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.4%inclusion27 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion218 decks499 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion192 decks499 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion145 decks499 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion128 decks499 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion115 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion106 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion106 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion77 decks426 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion82 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion70 decks497 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion51 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.4%inclusion47 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
7.0%inclusion35 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Haven
6.8%inclusion34 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion33 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.0%inclusion30 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
6.0%inclusion17 decks285 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion25 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion422 decks499 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion303 decks499 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
23%inclusion117 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion105 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion98 decks499 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion90 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion69 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion68 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion67 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion60 decks499 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion54 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion50 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion49 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
9.0%inclusion45 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.6%inclusion43 decks499 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.0%inclusion40 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.2%inclusion36 decks499 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion31 decks499 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.2%inclusion26 decks499 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion471 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion446 decks499 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion435 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion434 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion367 decks499 decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
73%inclusion363 decks499 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
73%inclusion362 decks499 decks
29%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion333 decks499 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion317 decks499 decks
32%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion301 decks499 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion249 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion231 decks499 decks
6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion227 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion215 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion206 decks499 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion172 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion167 decks499 decks
-14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion161 decks499 decks
-14%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion149 decks499 decks
22%synergy
Savannah
30%inclusion149 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
29%inclusion146 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion145 decks499 decks
-23%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion143 decks499 decks
16%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion143 decks499 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion135 decks499 decks
19%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion133 decks499 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion130 decks499 decks
-20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion130 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
26%inclusion128 decks499 decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion125 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion123 decks499 decks
17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion120 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion118 decks499 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion111 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion110 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
21%inclusion107 decks499 decks
-25%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion104 decks499 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion96 decks499 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion85 decks499 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion78 decks499 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion75 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion75 decks499 decks
-6%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion73 decks499 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion73 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion72 decks499 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion69 decks497 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion69 decks499 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion69 decks499 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion62 decks499 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion59 decks499 decks
3%synergy
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