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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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Lands
Back to Top
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
91%synergy
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
77%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Gilded Drake
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Agent of Treachery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Fatespinner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rootwater Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Architect
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pili-Pala
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Timestream Navigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kelpie Guide
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
73%synergy
High Tide
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Consign to Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Aethersnatch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dominate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Tale's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Commandeer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Roil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Stifle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Desertion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Bribery
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Acquire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mass Manipulation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Invoke the Winds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blatant Thievery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Stolen Goods
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Time Warp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Knowledge Exploitation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Entrancing Melody
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Fabricate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Temporal Mastery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Braingeyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Confiscation Coup
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Isochron Scepter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Helm of the Host
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mindslaver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Voltaic Key
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Magewright's Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Grinning Totem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Aether Vial
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Back to Basics
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Steal Enchantment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Endless Evil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Annex
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Volition Reins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Steal Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Take Possession
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Power Artifact
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Land Equilibrium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Persuasion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Merrow Commerce
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Confiscate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dream Leash
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
49%synergy
Academy Ruins
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Urza's Saga
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Castle Vantress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blast Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Emergence Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
54%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Basalt Monolith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Sea Gate Restoration
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Prismatic Vista
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Island
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-27%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Sink into Stupor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
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