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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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Rhystic Study
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Clever Impersonator
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Niblis of the Breath
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Clone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Willbreaker
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Mind Flayer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Aura Thief
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cytoplast Manipulator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Karfell Harbinger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Undercover Operative
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Corridor Monitor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Brine Elemental
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vodalian Arcanist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Isolation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
High Fae Trickster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fog Bank
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dream Stalker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fatespinner
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Galvanic Alchemist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Stormsurge Kraken
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Forensic Researcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wall of Vapor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Breaching Leviathan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rangers of Ithilien
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Body Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Mindseeker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kelpie Guide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shore Keeper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Memnarch
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Schema Thief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sigiled Starfish
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Guile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Spell Swindle
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
High Tide
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Uniform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Dissolve
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bone to Ash
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Disappearing Act
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Turn Aside
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Flare of Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Essence Scatter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dismiss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Nullify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Peel from Reality
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mana Short
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Tale's End
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Ray of Command
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Failed Inspection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Soul Read
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Desertion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Think Twice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Evacuation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sunder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Perplexing Test
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Confluence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Artistic Refusal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Blatant Thievery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Spelltwine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Flood of Tears
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lunar Insight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Stolen Identity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wash Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Invoke the Winds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Shifting Grift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Volcanic Eruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Plea for Power
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sleep
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Minds Aglow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Clone Legion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Aminatou's Augury
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Quasiduplicate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Raise the Palisade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Trespass
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Flow of Ideas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Rite of Replication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Winter Moon
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Cloud Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Prying Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirage Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Stone of Erech
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Helm of Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Freed from the Real
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Control Magic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Mind's Dilation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Waterknot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Second Wind
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Legacy's Allure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Monastery Siege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Narcolepsy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Frogify
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Soothsaying
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mind Control
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Treasure Trove
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Followed Footsteps
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Melee
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Teferi's Veil
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Steal Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Charisma
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mirrormade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Stasis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Shameless Charlatan
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Public Enemy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Copy Land
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Telepathy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Hidden Cataract
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mirrorpool
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Field of Ruin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
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