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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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Thada Adel, Acquisitor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Desertion
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
81%synergy
Sower of Temptation
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
80%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Aura Thief
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Steal Enchantment
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Roil Elemental
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Control Magic
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Blatant Thievery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Bribery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
High Tide
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Agent of Treachery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Narset's Reversal
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Memnarch
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Clever Impersonator
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Fatespinner
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Spark Double
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Stunt Double
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Dominating Licid
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Callous Oppressor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mulldrifter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fog Bank
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wandering Archaic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Artisans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mind Flayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Master Thief
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Shoreline Looter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Entrancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Cryptoplasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Archmage's Charm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Commandeer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Gather Specimens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sudden Substitution
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Divert Disaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Magic Damper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
See Double
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Domineering Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tolarian Winds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Disallow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tale's End
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Reins of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Ray of Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fated Infatuation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fumble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Complicate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Invoke the Winds
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Rite of Replication
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Acquire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Drain Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Season of Weaving
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Clone Legion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Switcheroo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mass Manipulation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Grift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Baral's Expertise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Will of the Temur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fade Away
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Entrancing Melody
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Wand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Blasting Station
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Forsaken Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Helm of Possession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Oven
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Tsabo's Web
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Endless Atlas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Treachery
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Legacy's Allure
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mirrormade
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Confiscate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Freed from the Real
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Mind Control
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Annex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Become the Pilot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Domestication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Pendrell Mists
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Volition Reins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Steal Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Telepathy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
As Foretold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Detection Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Academy Ruins
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Diamond Valley
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Market
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Archway of Innovation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Caged Sun
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
39%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thran Dynamo
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Patriar's Seal
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Nyx Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Misleading Signpost
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
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