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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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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Wistfulness
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Formidable Speaker
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
86%synergy
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Delney, Streetwise Lookout
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Finale of Devastation
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Esper Sentinel
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Mystic Remora
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
57%synergy
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Noble Hierarch
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Eternal Witness
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
60%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Eladamri's Call
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Birthing Pod
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
80%synergy
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The One Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
86%synergy
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
82%synergy
Crop Rotation
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Force of Will
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Badgermole Cub
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
63%synergy
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Delighted Halfling
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Spellseeker
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Grand Abolisher
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Displacer Kitten
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Mockingbird
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Voice of Victory
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
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Thrasios, Triton Hero
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Captain Sisay
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Drake
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Seedborn Muse
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
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Sowing Mycospawn
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Guardian
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Endurance
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Transit Mage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
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Elvish Spirit Guide
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
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Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Aven Interrupter
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Chord of Calling
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
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Swan Song
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Worldly Tutor
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Silence
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Flare of Denial
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Mental Misstep
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Force of Negation
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
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Path to Exile
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Ephemerate
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Veil of Summer
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Retraction Helix
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
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Snap
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Force of Vigor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-27%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
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Into the Flood Maw
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Banishing Knack
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Wargate
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
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Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Nature's Lore
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Transmute Artifact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-36%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Timetwister
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
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Farewell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Static Orb
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Tangle Wire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
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Ghoulcaller's Bell
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Stasis
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
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Training Grounds
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Will
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Root Maze
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
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Birthing Ritual
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Chosen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
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Shifting Woodland
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Ruins
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
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Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-38%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Grim Monolith
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
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Mox Opal
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Savannah
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Breeding Pool
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
83%synergy
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Misty Rainforest
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Tundra
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
81%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Windswept Heath
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
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Mana Confluence
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Forest
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Island
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
-45%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
15%synergy
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Plains
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
-48%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Hedge Maze
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Lush Portico
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
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Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Willowrush Verge
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Urban Retreat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
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Floodfarm Verge
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Brushland
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
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