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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%inclusion6 decks6 decks
100%synergy
Control Magic
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Isochron Scepter
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Treachery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Tide
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
60%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Aura Thief
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Clone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Roil Elemental
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mind Flayer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Archaeomancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Dominating Licid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Palinchron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Master of Waves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Peregrine Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Scrivener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
K-9, Mark I
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spellseeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Mischievous Catgeist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Sower of Temptation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fatespinner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rootwater Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nascent Metamorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Tidewater Minion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Burnished Hart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Consign to Memory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dive Down
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Capsize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cryptic Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Ray of Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stifle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Fumble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Long-Term Plans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Desertion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Expropriate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Invoke the Winds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blatant Thievery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reshape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mass Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Braingeyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Spectral Deluge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Stream of Thought
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Acquire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Box
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Pinions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Crystal Shard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Staff of Domination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Aether Vial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Steal Artifact
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Back to Basics
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Legacy's Allure
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Steal Enchantment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Endless Evil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Coastal Piracy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Power Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Land Equilibrium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Merrow Commerce
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Public Enemy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Confiscate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coral Atoll
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Fault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Caged Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Blossom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Island
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
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