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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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Thassa's Oracle
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
66%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
89%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
77%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
91%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
94%synergy
Creatures
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Gilded Drake
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
97%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rootwater Thief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Grand Architect
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Kelpie Guide
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Timestream Navigator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Spellskite
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Pili-Pala
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
73%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
33%synergy
Mystical Tutor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
76%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Sink into Stupor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
High Tide
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
56%synergy
Pact of Negation
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
90%synergy
Pongify
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
16%synergy
Consign to Memory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Tale's End
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Stifle
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Into the Roil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dig Through Time
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
30%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Expropriate
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
96%synergy
Fabricate
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
28%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Treasure Cruise
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Braingeyser
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Time Warp
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Temporal Mastery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Acquire
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Voltaic Key
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Helm of the Host
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Mindslaver
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
22%synergy
Aether Vial
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Magewright's Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
24%synergy
Staff of Domination
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Back to Basics
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Freed from the Real
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Endless Evil
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Land Equilibrium
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Merrow Commerce
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Control Magic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
20%synergy
Steal Enchantment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
23%synergy
Power Artifact
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Urza's Saga
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
83%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
84%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Academy Ruins
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
82%synergy
Reliquary Tower
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Blast Zone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Emergence Zone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Detection Tower
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Castle Vantress
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
31%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
35%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Grim Monolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Basalt Monolith
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
40%synergy
Mox Amber
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
36%synergy
Lands
Sea Gate Restoration
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
85%synergy
Sink into Stupor
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
79%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Island
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
-43%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
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