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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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Agna Qel'a
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Octopus Form
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
North Pole Patrol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Desertion
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
53%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Agent of Treachery
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Blatant Thievery
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Invoke the Winds
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Sower of Temptation
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Confiscate
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Bribery
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-29%synergy
Creatures
Mind Flayer
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Clone
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Callous Oppressor
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Master Thief
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Burnished Hart
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Memnarch
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Roil Elemental
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Body Double
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Seasinger
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Stunt Double
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Scryer
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mulldrifter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Silver Myr
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Identity Thief
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Archmage's Charm
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Gather Specimens
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Divert Disaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Aethersnatch
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aetherspouts
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-27%synergy
See Double
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Dissipate
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-23%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Spelljack
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Unsummon
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Consider
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Essence Capture
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Redirect
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Cackling Counterpart
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Reenact the Crime
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Wipe Away
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Impulse
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mass Manipulation
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Acquire
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Entrancing Melody
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Sakashima's Will
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Cruise
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Flow of Ideas
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Identity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Wash Out
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Ravenform
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Relm's Sketching
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sleep
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Clone Legion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Divination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Quasiduplicate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Magewright's Stone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
The Water Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mind Control
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Kitnap
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Legacy's Allure
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Treachery
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Freed from the Real
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Tractor Beam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Persuasion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Abduction
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Domestication
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
As Foretold
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Annex
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Away
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Lay Claim
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Spreading Seas
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Telepathy
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Observed Stasis
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Take Possession
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Mechanized Production
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Puca's Mischief
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Merrow Commerce
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dream Leash
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Psychic Surgery
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Followed Footsteps
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Become the Pilot
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Enthralling Hold
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Curator's Ward
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
-15%synergy
Halimar Depths
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Detection Tower
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Castle Vantress
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
War Room
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Blighted Cataract
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
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