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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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Bribery
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
80%synergy
Gilded Drake
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Treachery
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Agent of Treachery
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
72%synergy
Control Magic
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Blatant Thievery
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
69%synergy
Mana Drain
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
19%synergy
High Tide
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
55%synergy
Isochron Scepter
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Roil Elemental
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Chrome Mox
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Memnarch
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sower of Temptation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Aura Thief
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Clever Impersonator
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Mind Flayer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Dominating Licid
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
22%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Fatespinner
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Phantasmal Image
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Clone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Fatestitcher
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Wandering Archaic
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Seasinger
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Silver Myr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Displacer Kitten
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Forensic Researcher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Noble Benefactor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Willbreaker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Master Thief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Desertion
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Commandeer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Fumble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Disallow
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Turn Aside
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Dominate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Keep Watch
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Long-Term Plans
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Gather Specimens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Consign to Memory
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Expropriate
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Acquire
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Invoke the Winds
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Fabricate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Merchant Scroll
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mass Manipulation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lunar Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Relearn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Reminisce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fade Away
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Magewright's Stone
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Mimic Vat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Howling Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Copy Artifact
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Freed from the Real
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Back to Basics
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Steal Artifact
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mind's Dilation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Counterbalance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Mind Control
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Confiscate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Kitnap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Legacy's Allure
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Intruder Alarm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Monastery Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Annex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Mirrormade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Merrow Commerce
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Detection Tower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Homeward Path
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Blast Zone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tolaria West
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Patriar's Seal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Nyx Lotus
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Misleading Signpost
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
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