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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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Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
100%synergy
Acquire
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Treachery
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Gilded Drake
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Force of Negation
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
High Tide
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Grim Monolith
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Agent of Treachery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Memnarch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Spellskite
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
North Pole Patrol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Sower of Temptation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rootwater Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Forensic Researcher
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stonecoil Serpent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grand Architect
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Kelpie Guide
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pili-Pala
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Phantasmal Image
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Timestream Navigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Tidal Barracuda
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Aether Channeler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Desertion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Mental Misstep
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Resculpt
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Stroke of Genius
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Consign to Memory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Run Away Together
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Intuition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Aethersnatch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archmage's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Tale's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stifle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Merchant Scroll
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Blatant Thievery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Braingeyser
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Expropriate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sleight of Hand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flood of Tears
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Paradigm Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Invoke the Winds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Grift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stolen Goods
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Confiscation Coup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Voltaic Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Magewright's Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mindslaver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Staff of Domination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-40%synergy
Aether Vial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Back to Basics
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Steal Enchantment
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Freed from the Real
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Control Magic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Endless Evil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Take Possession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Intruder Alarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Annex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Deeproot Waters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Land Equilibrium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merrow Commerce
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dream Leash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Volition Reins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Equilibrium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Confiscate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
War Tax
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Academy Ruins
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Agna Qel'a
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blast Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coral Atoll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Soldevi Excavations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Basalt Monolith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-31%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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