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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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Irma, Part-Time Mutant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gilded Drake
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
74%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
63%synergy
Mana Drain
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Bribery
63%inclusion52 decks82 decks
60%synergy
Treachery
60%inclusion49 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Agent of Treachery
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
52%synergy
Control Magic
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
51%synergy
Force of Negation
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
66%inclusion54 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
35%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Isochron Scepter
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion62 decks82 decks
59%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Clever Impersonator
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
35%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Memnarch
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Aura Thief
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Roil Elemental
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Mind Flayer
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Spellskite
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Callous Oppressor
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Clone
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Wandering Archaic
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Kelpie Guide
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Stunt Double
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.9%inclusion5 decks72 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Dramatic Reversal
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Desertion
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Archmage's Charm
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Stifle
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Submerge
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Dominate
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Impulse
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Delay
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blatant Thievery
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
41%synergy
Acquire
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Invoke the Winds
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Braingeyser
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Magewright's Stone
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Unwinding Clock
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Sculpting Steel
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
The Endstone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Steal Enchantment
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Copy Artifact
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Confiscate
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Legacy's Allure
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Power Artifact
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Dress Down
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Mind Control
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Annex
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Kitnap
5.6%inclusion4 decks72 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion46 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Urza's Saga
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Detection Tower
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Castle Vantress
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
34%inclusion28 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Command Tower
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
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