Joshua Rosfield // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept (Commander) - Combo

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.2%inclusion6 decks142 decks
-2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.5%inclusion8 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Culling the Weak
97%inclusion559 decks576 decks
92%synergy
Ad Nauseam
95%inclusion547 decks576 decks
90%synergy
Brain Freeze
97%inclusion560 decks576 decks
90%synergy
Tainted Pact
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
89%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
96%inclusion553 decks576 decks
89%synergy
Demonic Consultation
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
89%synergy
Necropotence
94%inclusion544 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Pact of Negation
97%inclusion557 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Diabolic Intent
95%inclusion549 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Cabal Ritual
97%inclusion559 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
99%inclusion570 decks576 decks
65%synergy
Mystic Remora
98%inclusion567 decks576 decks
83%synergy
Deflecting Swat
96%inclusion551 decks576 decks
78%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
95%inclusion549 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Jeska's Will
95%inclusion547 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
94%inclusion541 decks576 decks
86%synergy
Flusterstorm
94%inclusion540 decks576 decks
86%synergy
Mental Misstep
93%inclusion538 decks576 decks
87%synergy
Rite of Flame
92%inclusion529 decks576 decks
86%synergy
Windfall
91%inclusion525 decks576 decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
98%inclusion567 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
97%inclusion561 decks576 decks
76%synergy
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion557 decks576 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
97%inclusion557 decks576 decks
80%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
97%inclusion556 decks576 decks
77%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
96%inclusion555 decks576 decks
88%synergy
Mystical Tutor
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
83%synergy
Gamble
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion553 decks576 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
96%inclusion552 decks576 decks
87%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
90%inclusion521 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
87%inclusion463 decks534 decks
80%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
85%inclusion487 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion411 decks576 decks
53%synergy
Spider-Punk
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
13%inclusion77 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion66 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion37 decks329 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.5%inclusion43 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Flare of Duplication
91%inclusion500 decks551 decks
88%synergy
Force of Will
90%inclusion520 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Chain of Vapor
89%inclusion514 decks576 decks
84%synergy
Final Fortune
89%inclusion512 decks576 decks
83%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
86%inclusion498 decks576 decks
81%synergy
Pyroblast
86%inclusion496 decks576 decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
76%inclusion435 decks576 decks
70%synergy
Daze
71%inclusion410 decks576 decks
69%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion402 decks576 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
68%inclusion393 decks576 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion368 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Snap
49%inclusion283 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
48%inclusion255 decks534 decks
43%synergy
Rain of Filth
46%inclusion263 decks576 decks
44%synergy
Force of Negation
46%inclusion263 decks576 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion131 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
20%inclusion113 decks576 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion92 decks576 decks
-7%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion70 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion65 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
11%inclusion61 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion58 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.4%inclusion54 decks576 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
6.9%inclusion40 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Intuition
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
-3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.8%inclusion18 decks313 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.6%inclusion32 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.6%inclusion32 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
5.4%inclusion31 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
91%inclusion525 decks576 decks
82%synergy
Imperial Seal
90%inclusion520 decks576 decks
83%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
83%inclusion479 decks576 decks
78%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
82%inclusion473 decks576 decks
78%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
78%inclusion449 decks576 decks
73%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
78%inclusion447 decks576 decks
75%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
78%inclusion447 decks576 decks
72%synergy
Infernal Plunge
77%inclusion444 decks576 decks
76%synergy
Last Chance
61%inclusion349 decks576 decks
58%synergy
Timetwister
49%inclusion283 decks576 decks
47%synergy
Demonic Counsel
48%inclusion241 decks504 decks
43%synergy
Warrior's Oath
38%inclusion218 decks576 decks
36%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion192 decks576 decks
29%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion155 decks576 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion41 decks367 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
10%inclusion55 decks576 decks
-15%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.2%inclusion47 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion30 decks404 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
-14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion34 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
83%inclusion480 decks576 decks
80%synergy
Grinding Station
65%inclusion372 decks576 decks
63%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion253 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion139 decks550 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.6%inclusion44 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
60%inclusion332 decks551 decks
59%synergy
Dress Down
12%inclusion67 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
9.2%inclusion53 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.6%inclusion38 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion537 decks576 decks
80%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion506 decks576 decks
82%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
83%inclusion477 decks576 decks
67%synergy
City of Traitors
73%inclusion419 decks576 decks
69%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion70 decks367 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion46 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.8%inclusion45 decks576 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.0%inclusion29 decks576 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion573 decks576 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
99%inclusion570 decks576 decks
89%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion566 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
98%inclusion563 decks576 decks
92%synergy
Springleaf Drum
96%inclusion555 decks576 decks
94%synergy
Mox Opal
95%inclusion545 decks576 decks
87%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
92%inclusion531 decks576 decks
86%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion520 decks576 decks
83%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
90%inclusion517 decks576 decks
41%synergy
Paradise Mantle
87%inclusion502 decks576 decks
85%synergy
Grim Monolith
79%inclusion457 decks576 decks
75%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
73%inclusion418 decks576 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion290 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion218 decks576 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion81 decks576 decks
14%synergy
Mana Crypt
14%inclusion78 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion569 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
97%inclusion558 decks576 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
97%inclusion557 decks576 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
96%inclusion554 decks576 decks
62%synergy
Blood Crypt
96%inclusion551 decks576 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion548 decks576 decks
63%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion533 decks576 decks
85%synergy
Badlands
90%inclusion521 decks576 decks
75%synergy
Underground Sea
89%inclusion514 decks576 decks
74%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion514 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion513 decks576 decks
74%synergy
City of Brass
89%inclusion513 decks576 decks
76%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
88%inclusion509 decks576 decks
79%synergy
Misty Rainforest
87%inclusion501 decks576 decks
77%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion501 decks576 decks
77%synergy
Arid Mesa
84%inclusion483 decks576 decks
74%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion478 decks576 decks
39%synergy
Wooded Foothills
82%inclusion475 decks576 decks
74%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion409 decks576 decks
59%synergy
Undercity Sewers
47%inclusion267 decks572 decks
34%synergy
Starting Town
34%inclusion111 decks329 decks
28%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion157 decks576 decks
-6%synergy
Gemstone Mine
25%inclusion142 decks576 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion123 decks576 decks
-35%synergy
Luxury Suite
18%inclusion104 decks576 decks
-14%synergy
Mount Doom
14%inclusion82 decks576 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
14%inclusion79 decks576 decks
-19%synergy
Island
13%inclusion74 decks576 decks
-80%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion71 decks576 decks
10%synergy
Raucous Theater
11%inclusion64 decks572 decks
1%synergy
Spire of Industry
11%inclusion61 decks576 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
9.2%inclusion53 decks576 decks
-83%synergy
Mountain
8.5%inclusion49 decks576 decks
-83%synergy
Underground River
7.3%inclusion42 decks576 decks
-20%synergy
Darkslick Shores
6.1%inclusion35 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
5.7%inclusion33 decks576 decks
2%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
5.2%inclusion30 decks576 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
5.0%inclusion29 decks576 decks
-24%synergy