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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
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Bribery
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Control Magic
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Treachery
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Blatant Thievery
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Mystical Tutor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Roil Elemental
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sower of Temptation
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Memnarch
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Spellskite
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Aura Thief
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Clever Impersonator
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mind Flayer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Callous Oppressor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Peregrine Drake
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fatespinner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Desertion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Archmage's Charm
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Disallow
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Aethersnatch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Consign to Memory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Defabricate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-15%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
See Double
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Dominate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spelljack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Acquire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mass Manipulation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Reshape
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Clone Legion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Braingeyser
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Winter Moon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Aether Vial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Back to Basics
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Steal Enchantment
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Mind's Dilation
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Legacy's Allure
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Confiscate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Power Artifact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Kitnap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Merrow Commerce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Endless Evil
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Land Equilibrium
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Stasis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Academy Ruins
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Midnight Clock
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Caged Sun
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
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