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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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Panoptic Mirror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Clone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Sower of Temptation
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Wake Thrasher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mindspring Merfolk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Haughty Djinn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Guile
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Simic Fluxmage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Merrow Levitator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Augur of Bolas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Clever Impersonator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Callous Oppressor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dreamtide Whale
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sea Scryer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mulldrifter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Merfolk Skyscout
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
River Sneak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Slinn Voda, the Rising Deep
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Willbreaker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Faerie Artisans
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Body Double
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tempest Caller
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Enclave Cryptologist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Instants
Magic Damper
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Divert Disaster
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Counterspell
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Desertion
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Mana Leak
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Dominate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Cancel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Gather Specimens
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Complicate
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Refocus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Run Away Together
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-16%synergy
Sage's Dousing
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Spell Rupture
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Rebuff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
High Tide
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-19%synergy
Sudden Substitution
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-13%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dissipate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Tolarian Winds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ixidor's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fated Infatuation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spell Pierce
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Reenact the Crime
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Thassa's Intervention
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Memory Drain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherspouts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Dismiss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Defabricate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Insidious Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Resculpt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Mindstatic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fumble
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Convolute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Desynchronization
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sorceries
Telemin Performance
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
50%synergy
Will of the Temur
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Rite of Replication
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Polymorph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Chart a Course
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Blatant Thievery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Baral's Expertise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Spelltwine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mind Spring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Commit // Memory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Bribery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Shifting Grift
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Govern the Guildless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Mass Polymorph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Secrets of the Golden City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Haunting Imitation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fade Away
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Exert Influence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Sakashima's Will
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Index
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Switcheroo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Invoke the Winds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Spectral Deluge
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sapphire Medallion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lifecraft Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Skull of Orm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Indomitable
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Door of Destinies
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Control Magic
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Legacy's Allure
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Spirit Away
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Military Intelligence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mind Control
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Deeproot Waters
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Merrow Commerce
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pendrell Mists
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Domineer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Steal Artifact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Confiscate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Grafted Identity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Annex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Soul Barrier
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
False Demise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Followed Footsteps
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Court of Vantress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fool's Demise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
As Foretold
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Halimar Depths
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-31%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-26%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sky Diamond
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-35%synergy
Arcane Signet
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-40%synergy
Empowered Autogenerator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spell Satchel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Bounty Board
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-27%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Vivid Creek
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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