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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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Petrified Hamlet
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
100%synergy
Control Magic
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Invoke the Winds
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Bribery
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Treachery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Blatant Thievery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Desertion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
20%synergy
High Tide
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Agent of Treachery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Memnarch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Gilded Drake
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Clone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Spellskite
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Palinchron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Master of Waves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scrivener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sower of Temptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fatespinner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Overtaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Tidewater Minion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Commandeer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Aethersnatch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Reenact the Crime
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Scattering Stroke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fumble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Long-Term Plans
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Mass Manipulation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Expropriate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Acquire
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Replication
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Temur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flood of Recollection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mirror Box
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Endless Atlas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Umbral Mantle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Magewright's Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Kitnap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Steal Artifact
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Legacy's Allure
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Steal Enchantment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mind's Dilation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Confiscate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Detection Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Patriar's Seal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Midnight Clock
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
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