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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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Secret of Bloodbending
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Bribery
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Control Magic
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Agent of Treachery
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Treachery
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Blatant Thievery
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Force of Negation
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Roil Elemental
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sower of Temptation
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Memnarch
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mind Flayer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Clone
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Callous Oppressor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Willbreaker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Kelpie Guide
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stunt Double
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cryptoplasm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Tale's End
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Aethersnatch
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fumble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cancel
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cryptic Command
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Defabricate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Reins of Power
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Stifle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Dissolve
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Miscast
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Consign to Memory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
See Double
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Aetherspouts
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Daze
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Dominate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Convolute
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Acquire
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Mass Manipulation
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Expropriate
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Replication
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Entrancing Melody
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Time Warp
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Reshape
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Plea for Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Braingeyser
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mirror Box
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Aether Vial
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Back to Basics
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Mirrormade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Steal Enchantment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Mind Control
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Confiscate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Legacy's Allure
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Kitnap
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Power Artifact
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Land Equilibrium
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Stasis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Public Enemy
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Endless Evil
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Detection Tower
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Strip Mine
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
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