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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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Elven Raft-Steerer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Commandeer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
94%synergy
Control Magic
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Agent of Treachery
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
76%synergy
Lightning Greaves
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Roil Elemental
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sower of Temptation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Willbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Burnished Hart
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Old Man of the Sea
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Aura Thief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Callous Oppressor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mercurial Pretender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Undercover Operative
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Seasinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Crafty Cutpurse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Clone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Master of Predicaments
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Unctus, Grand Metatect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Waxen Shapethief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Artisans
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mind Flayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Auton Soldier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hurkyl, Master Wizard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
High Tide
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Gather Specimens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Desertion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
See Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Reflection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ertai's Meddling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Pulse of the Grid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Delay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fated Infatuation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Confound
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fumble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Substitution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Echoing Truth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Treasure Cruise
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Lórien Revealed
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Bribery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Acquire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stolen Identity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Telemin Performance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Minds Aglow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Visions of Duplicity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Wand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dino DNA
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirage Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sculpting Steel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mindslaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dermotaxi
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Steal Enchantment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Treachery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mind's Dilation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Legacy's Allure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Verity Circle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Artificer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Followed Footsteps
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Become the Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Coastal Piracy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Puca's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Storm of Saruman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
As Foretold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Detection Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Academy Ruins
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
City of Shadows
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Patriar's Seal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Midnight Clock
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Nyx Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Command Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Abstergo Entertainment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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