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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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Omni-Changeling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
84%inclusion177 decks210 decks
82%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
81%inclusion171 decks210 decks
81%synergy
Blatant Thievery
80%inclusion169 decks210 decks
78%synergy
Bribery
81%inclusion170 decks210 decks
77%synergy
Agent of Treachery
77%inclusion161 decks210 decks
72%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
70%inclusion147 decks210 decks
67%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
68%inclusion142 decks210 decks
66%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
68%inclusion142 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Desertion
66%inclusion139 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Invoke the Winds
66%inclusion138 decks210 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
81%inclusion171 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
79%inclusion165 decks210 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
69%inclusion144 decks210 decks
24%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
66%inclusion139 decks210 decks
62%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
62%inclusion130 decks210 decks
59%synergy
Sower of Temptation
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
59%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion129 decks210 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion124 decks210 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion122 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Roil Elemental
57%inclusion120 decks210 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion114 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion64 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
54%inclusion113 decks210 decks
53%synergy
Aura Thief
54%inclusion113 decks210 decks
53%synergy
Mind Flayer
51%inclusion108 decks210 decks
50%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion106 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
50%inclusion104 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
49%inclusion103 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
48%inclusion101 decks210 decks
46%synergy
Callous Oppressor
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Memnarch
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
36%inclusion76 decks210 decks
35%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
33%inclusion53 decks163 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
32%inclusion68 decks210 decks
30%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
32%inclusion67 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
31%inclusion33 decks106 decks
28%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
28%inclusion58 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Clone
25%inclusion52 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
21%inclusion29 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Master Thief
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
19%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
16%inclusion26 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion32 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Phantasmal Image
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Seasinger
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Body Double
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Willbreaker
8.1%inclusion17 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
52%inclusion109 decks210 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion92 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Archmage's Charm
42%inclusion88 decks210 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion75 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
10%synergy
See Double
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Gather Specimens
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Commandeer
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Narset's Reversal
21%inclusion44 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion43 decks210 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion40 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Aethersnatch
18%inclusion38 decks210 decks
18%synergy
Dominate
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherspouts
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Fumble
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
-17%synergy
Reenact the Crime
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Frantic Search
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-21%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.4%inclusion12 decks163 decks
-2%synergy
Spelljack
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Dissipate
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Snap
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-12%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Twincast
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
52%inclusion110 decks210 decks
51%synergy
Mass Manipulation
51%inclusion107 decks210 decks
49%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
45%inclusion95 decks210 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion79 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Expropriate
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Entrancing Melody
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
22%inclusion47 decks210 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion34 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-9%synergy
Sakashima's Will
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Telemin Performance
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Goods
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion85 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion61 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
27%inclusion57 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Isochron Scepter
22%inclusion46 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion41 decks210 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.6%inclusion15 decks174 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Lithoform Engine
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
52%synergy
Confiscate
46%inclusion97 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Mind Control
43%inclusion90 decks210 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion83 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Kitnap
39%inclusion55 decks141 decks
39%synergy
Steal Enchantment
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Mind's Dilation
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
28%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
16%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
23%synergy
Freed from the Real
23%inclusion48 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion36 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Legacy's Allure
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
15%inclusion31 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
14%inclusion30 decks210 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
12%inclusion25 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Annex
11%inclusion24 decks210 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
10%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Take Possession
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Volition Reins
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Followed Footsteps
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Super State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
21%inclusion45 decks210 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
60%inclusion127 decks210 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion122 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion117 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
47%inclusion99 decks210 decks
45%synergy
Detection Tower
37%inclusion77 decks210 decks
36%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion39 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion37 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion33 decks210 decks
6%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion26 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Coral Atoll
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.6%inclusion16 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion192 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion141 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
58%inclusion121 decks210 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion112 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
35%inclusion74 decks210 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion69 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion62 decks210 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion56 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion55 decks210 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion53 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
24%inclusion51 decks210 decks
20%synergy
Caged Sun
24%inclusion50 decks210 decks
12%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion49 decks210 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion42 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion28 decks210 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion21 decks210 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.1%inclusion15 decks210 decks
-7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.2%inclusion11 decks210 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion193 decks210 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion63 decks210 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion23 decks210 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion20 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
6.7%inclusion14 decks210 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion13 decks210 decks
2%synergy
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