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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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Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Agent of Treachery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Gilded Drake
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Memnarch
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Clever Impersonator
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Master of Waves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spellseeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Fatestitcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Sower of Temptation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stunt Double
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dominating Licid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sakashima's Student
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Wizards of Thay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ledger Shredder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Demilich
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Ertai, Wizard Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Temporal Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Archmage's Charm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
High Tide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Nexus of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Reins of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Stifle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fumble
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Long-Term Plans
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Desertion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Blatant Thievery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Expropriate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Identity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Wash Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Curse of the Swine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Invoke the Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Stolen Goods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Spectral Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Time Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Transmute Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Acquire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scroll Rack
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Magewright's Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
Treachery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Back to Basics
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Legacy's Allure
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Dissipation Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Steal Enchantment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Copy Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Merrow Commerce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Control Magic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Steal Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Confiscate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
84%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Academy Ruins
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Wasteland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thespian's Stage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sky Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Patriar's Seal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Clock
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
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