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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
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Invoke the Winds
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Mind Flayer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Control Magic
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Mass Manipulation
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Desertion
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Callous Oppressor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sower of Temptation
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Clone
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Agent of Treachery
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Master Thief
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Burnished Hart
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Archaeomancer
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Clever Impersonator
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Willbreaker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Roil Elemental
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Body Double
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Seasinger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dominating Licid
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Memnarch
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Apprentice Wizard
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sea Scryer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Forensic Researcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Rootwater Matriarch
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Harbinger of the Tides
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fatestitcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Mindskinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Jalira, Master Polymorphist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Merfolk Looter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fatespinner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Thaumaturge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Explorers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Siren of the Fanged Coast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gather Specimens
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dominate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Rewind
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
See Double
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Aethersnatch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Aetherspouts
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Dissipate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Archmage's Charm
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Reenact the Crime
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Spell Swindle
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Filter Out
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exclude
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Confluence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unwind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Substitution
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Disallow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ray of Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wrong Turn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dig Through Time
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Devious Cover-Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Blatant Thievery
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Entrancing Melody
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sakashima's Will
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Acquire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Divination
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Stolen Goods
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Concentrate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pirate's Prize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Possession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mindslaver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Goldvein Pick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Mind Control
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Kitnap
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Legacy's Allure
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Confiscate
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Persuasion
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Steal Artifact
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Steal Enchantment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Freed from the Real
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Annex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Mockery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lay Claim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Telepathy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Abduction
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Detection Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Sky Diamond
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bandit's Haul
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
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