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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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Gilded Drake
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
74%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
64%synergy
Mana Drain
90%inclusion73 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Bribery
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Treachery
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Agent of Treachery
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Control Magic
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Force of Negation
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
44%synergy
High Tide
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Blatant Thievery
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion74 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Mystical Tutor
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
36%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Sower of Temptation
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Aura Thief
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
21%synergy
Roil Elemental
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Mind Flayer
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
20%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Callous Oppressor
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Fatespinner
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Clone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Kelpie Guide
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Stunt Double
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
-1%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Desertion
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Misdirection
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fumble
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Reins of Power
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Delay
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Frantic Search
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-23%synergy
Dominate
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
See Double
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Nexus of Fate
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Expropriate
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Invoke the Winds
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Braingeyser
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Magewright's Stone
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
The Endstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Steal Enchantment
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Copy Artifact
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Confiscate
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Legacy's Allure
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Counterbalance
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Power Artifact
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Dress Down
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mind Control
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Annex
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Kitnap
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Detection Tower
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Castle Vantress
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Tolaria West
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion80 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Patriar's Seal
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Cavern of Souls
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
-5%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
2%synergy
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