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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
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Rimekin Recluse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
84%inclusion169 decks202 decks
82%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
82%inclusion165 decks202 decks
81%synergy
Blatant Thievery
81%inclusion163 decks202 decks
78%synergy
Bribery
81%inclusion163 decks202 decks
77%synergy
Agent of Treachery
77%inclusion155 decks202 decks
73%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
69%inclusion139 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
67%inclusion136 decks202 decks
66%synergy
Desertion
66%inclusion134 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
67%inclusion136 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Invoke the Winds
66%inclusion133 decks202 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
82%inclusion165 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
79%inclusion159 decks202 decks
12%synergy
High Tide
69%inclusion140 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
65%inclusion131 decks202 decks
61%synergy
Sower of Temptation
62%inclusion125 decks202 decks
59%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
61%inclusion123 decks202 decks
58%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion120 decks202 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion120 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Roil Elemental
58%inclusion118 decks202 decks
57%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion116 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion119 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion108 decks202 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion70 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion60 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Beguiler of Wills
54%inclusion110 decks202 decks
54%synergy
Aura Thief
52%inclusion106 decks202 decks
52%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Mind Flayer
49%inclusion99 decks202 decks
48%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
49%inclusion99 decks202 decks
46%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
49%inclusion99 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
47%inclusion95 decks202 decks
45%synergy
Callous Oppressor
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion80 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Memnarch
39%inclusion79 decks202 decks
37%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
34%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
32%inclusion54 decks169 decks
23%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Drake
32%inclusion64 decks202 decks
29%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
31%inclusion63 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
28%inclusion57 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Clone
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion29 decks145 decks
12%synergy
Fatespinner
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Master Thief
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
17%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
16%inclusion27 decks169 decks
13%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Fatestitcher
15%inclusion30 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Archaeomancer
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Seasinger
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Willbreaker
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Body Double
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
53%inclusion107 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion95 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
46%inclusion92 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion89 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Archmage's Charm
41%inclusion83 decks202 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion74 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
30%inclusion61 decks202 decks
10%synergy
See Double
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Gather Specimens
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Commandeer
22%inclusion44 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
-15%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Aethersnatch
18%inclusion37 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Opt
16%inclusion33 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Dominate
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Command
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-20%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion13 decks169 decks
-2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Spelljack
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Snap
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-12%synergy
Cancel
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Acquire
50%inclusion102 decks202 decks
49%synergy
Mass Manipulation
50%inclusion101 decks202 decks
48%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
45%inclusion91 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
39%inclusion78 decks202 decks
9%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Expropriate
26%inclusion52 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Entrancing Melody
23%inclusion47 decks202 decks
23%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Rite of Replication
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
-9%synergy
Sakashima's Will
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Telemin Performance
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Stolen Goods
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion80 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion58 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
26%inclusion53 decks202 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion21 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Mindslaver
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
4%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Lithoform Engine
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Staff of Domination
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
52%inclusion106 decks202 decks
51%synergy
Confiscate
45%inclusion91 decks202 decks
44%synergy
Mind Control
41%inclusion82 decks202 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion81 decks202 decks
13%synergy
Kitnap
38%inclusion56 decks147 decks
38%synergy
Mind's Dilation
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Steal Enchantment
27%inclusion55 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
24%inclusion49 decks202 decks
22%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
22%inclusion45 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion35 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
16%inclusion32 decks202 decks
10%synergy
Legacy's Allure
15%inclusion31 decks202 decks
15%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion29 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Persuasion
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
12%synergy
Annex
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion22 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Telepathy
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Take Possession
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Followed Footsteps
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
61%inclusion123 decks202 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion114 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion110 decks202 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
52%inclusion106 decks202 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
45%inclusion90 decks202 decks
42%synergy
Detection Tower
35%inclusion70 decks202 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion48 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Academy Ruins
20%inclusion40 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion36 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion34 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion28 decks202 decks
4%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion25 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion24 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Archway of Innovation
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Rivendell
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Coral Atoll
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Strip Mine
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion183 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion137 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
57%inclusion115 decks202 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion111 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
35%inclusion71 decks202 decks
26%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion63 decks202 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion62 decks202 decks
-5%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion56 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion51 decks202 decks
21%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion50 decks202 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion41 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
13%inclusion26 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion20 decks202 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.4%inclusion17 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
7.4%inclusion15 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion12 decks202 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion11 decks202 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
92%inclusion186 decks202 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion62 decks202 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion23 decks202 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.4%inclusion19 decks202 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.9%inclusion18 decks202 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion15 decks169 decks
-13%synergy
Demolition Field
6.9%inclusion14 decks202 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.4%inclusion13 decks202 decks
2%synergy
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