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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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Beguiler of Wills
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Invoke the Winds
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Mind Flayer
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Control Magic
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Mass Manipulation
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Callous Oppressor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Sower of Temptation
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Desertion
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Clone
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
High Tide
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mind Control
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Burnished Hart
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Master Thief
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Archaeomancer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Clever Impersonator
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Willbreaker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Seasinger
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Roil Elemental
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Body Double
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Aura Thief
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dominating Licid
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Memnarch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Stunt Double
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sea Scryer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
The Mindskinner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fatestitcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Thaumaturge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Explorers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Siren of the Fanged Coast
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Daggermaw Megalodon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Gather Specimens
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Opt
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Dominate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
See Double
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Aetherspouts
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dissipate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Cancel
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Rewind
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Aethersnatch
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spell Swindle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Filter Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Exclude
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Confluence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reenact the Crime
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-31%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ray of Command
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wrong Turn
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Dig Through Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Devious Cover-Up
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blatant Thievery
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Entrancing Melody
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Sakashima's Will
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Bribery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Treasure Cruise
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Divination
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Goods
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Concentrate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Possession
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kitnap
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Legacy's Allure
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Confiscate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Persuasion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Steal Artifact
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Freed from the Real
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Annex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Mockery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Extravagant Replication
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Unable to Scream
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Witness Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Lay Claim
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Abduction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Telepathy
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Stop Cold
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Archway of Innovation
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Halimar Depths
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Patriar's Seal
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bandit's Haul
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
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