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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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Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Control Magic
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Isochron Scepter
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
82%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Brainstorm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
39%synergy
High Tide
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Mystical Tutor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Agent of Treachery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Aura Thief
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Clever Impersonator
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Clone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Memnarch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Gilded Drake
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mind Flayer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Archaeomancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Dominating Licid
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Callous Oppressor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Palinchron
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Master of Waves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scrivener
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
K-9, Mark I
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fatestitcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Sower of Temptation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Nascent Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tidewater Minion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Archmage's Charm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Disallow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Dive Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nexus of Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Capsize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Ray of Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Misdirection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fumble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Long-Term Plans
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Miscast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Desertion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Bribery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Invoke the Winds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Expropriate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Solve the Equation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Reshape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Wash Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stream of Thought
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Acquire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Replication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Box
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Shield
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirage Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Pinions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Endless Atlas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crystal Shard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Treachery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Steal Artifact
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Legacy's Allure
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mirrormade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Extravagant Replication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Piracy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Public Enemy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Confiscate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Detection Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-31%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Coral Atoll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Blossom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
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