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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
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Bribery
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Agent of Treachery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Control Magic
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Blatant Thievery
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
18%synergy
High Tide
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Sower of Temptation
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Roil Elemental
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Memnarch
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Clever Impersonator
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Gilded Drake
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mind Flayer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Clone
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Callous Oppressor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dominating Licid
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Kelpie Guide
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Cryptoplasm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fatestitcher
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Fatespinner
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Phantasmal Image
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Desertion
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tale's End
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Consign to Memory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Opt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Stifle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Miscast
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Defabricate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Cancel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Domineering Will
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Spelljack
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Dissolve
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dominate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Submerge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Reshape
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Clone Legion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Plea for Power
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Braingeyser
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Mirage Mirror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Domination
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Aether Vial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mind Control
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Steal Artifact
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Confiscate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Followed Footsteps
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Power Artifact
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Kitnap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Commerce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Endless Evil
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Land Equilibrium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Stasis
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Detection Tower
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Strip Mine
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
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