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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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Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Memnarch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Willbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Dominating Licid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Callous Oppressor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sea Scryer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vodalian Soldiers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Senator Peacock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seasinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Captain of Umbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sphinx of Magosi
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk of the Pearl Trident
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Seer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Ambassador Laquatus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
River Merfolk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tideshaper Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reef Shaman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Temptation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Seahunter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Elite Arcanist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Streambed Aquitects
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merfolk Looter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rootwater Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sandbar Merfolk
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Roil Elemental
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Merfolk Assassin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Saprazzan Heir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Spelljack
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Desertion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
See Double
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
High Tide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Diviner's Portent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Opportunity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Standardize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scattering Stroke
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Familiar's Ruse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aethersnatch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Aetherspouts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Said // Done
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Hornswoggle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Redirect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Intellect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spell Swindle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Archmage's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Borders
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Depths of Desire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Ensnare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Unwind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Invoke the Winds
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Blatant Thievery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mass Manipulation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Flow of Ideas
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Acquire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Rite of Replication
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Inundate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Legerdemain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Relearn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Consuming Tide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Infinite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mind Spring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Telemin Performance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Clone Legion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pirate's Prize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tidings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Call to Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fathom Trawl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hunted by The Family
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Juxtapose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Peer Pressure
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Universal Surveillance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cultural Exchange
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aquitect's Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Treasure Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Wand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Chest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prying Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirage Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Pinions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gauntlets of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Proteus Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pirate Hat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Careening Mine Cart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Laboratory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Collector's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Impostor Syndrome
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Control Magic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Mind Control
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Confiscate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Tangle Kelp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Unnatural Selection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Protective Bubble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enthralling Hold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mechanized Production
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Military Intelligence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
False Demise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Annex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Psionic Gift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Coastal Piracy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Treachery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Carry Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Betrayal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kitnap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Persuasion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Commerce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merseine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dream Leash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Volition Reins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lay Claim
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Domineer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abduction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Charisma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Psychic Surgery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Lilting Refrain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Agna Qel'a
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Detection Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Archway of Innovation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Conclave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Seat of the Synod
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Coral Atoll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Tolaria West
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Cataract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Seafarer's Quay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Field of Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Eye of Ramos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Command Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Demolition Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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