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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
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
77%synergy
Bribery
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Control Magic
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Agent of Treachery
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Treachery
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Blatant Thievery
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
16%synergy
High Tide
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Roil Elemental
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Memnarch
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Sower of Temptation
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Mind Flayer
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Callous Oppressor
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Clone
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fatespinner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Desertion
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Disallow
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Aethersnatch
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Consign to Memory
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Defabricate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Opt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Dominate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Reins of Power
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Stifle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
See Double
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Daze
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Convolute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Refute
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Domineering Will
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dissolve
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
41%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
30%synergy
Mass Manipulation
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Braingeyser
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Clone Legion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Reshape
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Plea for Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Magewright's Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mindslaver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Aether Vial
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
35%synergy
Back to Basics
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Freed from the Real
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Confiscate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Legacy's Allure
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Kitnap
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Power Artifact
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Land Equilibrium
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dress Down
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Endless Evil
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Take Possession
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Volition Reins
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Persuasion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dream Leash
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Public Enemy
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Castle Vantress
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Midnight Clock
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Caged Sun
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion31 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
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