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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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Invoke the Winds
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Control Magic
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
79%synergy
Mind Flayer
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Mass Manipulation
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Callous Oppressor
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
66%synergy
Desertion
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
65%synergy
Sower of Temptation
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Clone
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Mind Control
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Blatant Thievery
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Ioreth of the Healing House
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Burnished Hart
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Agent of Treachery
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Master Thief
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Archaeomancer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Willbreaker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Seasinger
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Body Double
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Roil Elemental
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dominating Licid
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Aura Thief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
High Fae Trickster
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Stunt Double
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sea Scryer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fatestitcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Looter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Thaumaturge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Forensic Researcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Explorers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Siren of the Fanged Coast
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Gather Specimens
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dominate
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Leak
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Aetherspouts
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dissipate
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Cancel
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
See Double
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Aethersnatch
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Spell Swindle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Filter Out
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Exclude
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Substitution
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-31%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ray of Command
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Wrong Turn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Devious Cover-Up
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Entrancing Melody
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sakashima's Will
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Bribery
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Divination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Goods
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Concentrate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vedalken Shackles
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Mirage Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Possession
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Dream-Thief's Bandana
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Luxurious Locomotive
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Kitnap
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Legacy's Allure
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Confiscate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dissipation Field
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Persuasion
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Annex
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Mockery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Mechanized Production
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Steal Enchantment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Lay Claim
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Abduction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Stop Cold
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Halimar Depths
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-33%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Castle Vantress
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Patriar's Seal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bandit's Haul
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mesa
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
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