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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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Control Magic
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Mind Control
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Roil Elemental
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sower of Temptation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Cancel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Fog Bank
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Aura Thief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fatestitcher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Guile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Daring Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Draining Whelk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Master Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Clever Impersonator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Doppelganger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shimmering Glasskite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Serpent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chronozoa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Patron Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Subtlety
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Kaho, Minamo Historian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Entrancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fleet Swallower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Memnarch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gigantoplasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Plasma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Clever Conjurer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Brine Seer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dissipate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mana Leak
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Annul
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
High Tide
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Stroke of Genius
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Scatter to the Winds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Put Away
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bone to Ash
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Twiddle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Unwind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Desertion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Consign to Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spell Contortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Statute of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Trickbind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deprive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counterlash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Saruman's Trickery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Accumulated Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Chain Stasis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Failure
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Forceful Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Domineering Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blustersquall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Invoke the Winds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blatant Thievery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Rite of Replication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Saheeli's Artistry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stolen Identity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Telemin Performance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Self-Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Library of Lat-Nam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Weight of Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Concentrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Govern the Guildless
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Breakthrough
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Acquire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glaring Spotlight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Magewright's Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jayemdae Tome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mindlock Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grindclock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hall of Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Possession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Amulet of Unmaking
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Magic Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Ball
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Avarice Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Telepathy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Confiscate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Take Possession
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Dissipation Field
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Annex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Treachery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Melee
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Persuasion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Volition Reins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Steal Artifact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Apathy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunken City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vapor Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zephid's Embrace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Aqueous Form
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Douse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Declaration of Naught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Steal Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Induced Amnesia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Crab Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Domestication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Exchange of Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dream Leash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ice Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lay Claim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Domineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drowned Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Abduction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fool's Demise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Squeeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Rivendell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrorpool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyline Cascade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Moonring Island
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Caged Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-53%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Blossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
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