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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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Leyline of Singularity
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Mind Control
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Control Magic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Negate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sower of Temptation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Roil Elemental
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Mind Flayer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Aura Thief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Fog Bank
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Treachery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fatestitcher
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Daring Apprentice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Draining Whelk
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Master Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Doppelganger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shimmering Glasskite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Serpent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcum Dagsson
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chronozoa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Patron Wizard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Subtlety
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kaho, Minamo Historian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Clone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Tolarian Entrancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fleet Swallower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Memnarch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gigantoplasm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Primal Plasma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Brine Seer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Graceful Adept
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Serendib Sorcerer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Frost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Dissipate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Cancel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Rewind
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Mana Leak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Annul
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
High Tide
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Stroke of Genius
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Scatter to the Winds
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Bone to Ash
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dispel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Twiddle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Cryptic Command
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Spell Contortion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Statute of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Trickbind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deprive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Counterlash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Put Away
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Accumulated Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thirst for Discovery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Failure
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Forceful Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Domineering Will
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blustersquall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dissolve
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Regress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Envelop
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Out of Bounds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Turn Aside
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Countermand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Blatant Thievery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Chart a Course
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Divination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Telemin Performance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Recall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Self-Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Counsel of the Soratami
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Library of Lat-Nam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Invoke the Winds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Weight of Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Vision
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sleep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Concentrate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Govern the Guildless
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Breakthrough
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brilliant Plan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Glaring Spotlight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Jayemdae Tome
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mindlock Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Grindclock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of Possession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Amulet of Unmaking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Ball
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Avarice Totem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Strionic Resonator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
92%synergy
Telepathy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Back to Basics
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Dissipation Field
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Annex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Treachery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Volition Reins
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Steal Artifact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Apathy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Take Possession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sunken City
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vapor Snare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zephid's Embrace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Douse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Declaration of Naught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steal Enchantment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Induced Amnesia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Crab Umbra
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Domestication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Melee
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Persuasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exchange of Words
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Curator's Ward
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fraying Sanity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dream Leash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ice Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Domineer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drowned Secrets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Abduction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fool's Demise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Patient Rebuilding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Squeeze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Mirror Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Halimar Depths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of the False God
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyline Cascade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Moonring Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-28%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-51%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Blossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-37%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Manalith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
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