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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grasp of Fate
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Rule of Law
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Ethereal Armor
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Curator's Ward
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Winds of Rath
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Banishing Light
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Copy Enchantment
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
-32%synergy
Auramancer
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Battle Mastery
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Street Wraith
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Grim Guardian
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Tribute Mage
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Doomwake Giant
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Aether Channeler
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Starfield Mystic
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Flourishing Fox
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Healer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Eagles of the North
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
The Master of Keys
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispel
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Mana Leak
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Spell Pierce
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Neutralize
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-16%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Countervailing Winds
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Turn Aside
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Hindering Light
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Angelsong
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Miscalculation
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Excavation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Expunge
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Rescind
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Rebuild
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mage's Guile
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Complicate
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Censor
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Countersquall
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Scarab Feast
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Mental Journey
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Utter End
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Impulse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Shred Memory
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Pileup
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Decree of Pain
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Wander in Death
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Fade Away
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Memory Leak
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Ringsight
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fluctuator
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Chimes
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Oblivion Ring
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Seal from Existence
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Rest in Peace
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Aqueous Form
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Mirrormade
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Astral Slide
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Astral Drift
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Combat Research
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Staggering Insight
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Siege
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Detention Sphere
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Vanishing
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Mana Breach
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Chains of Custody
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Energy Flux
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Out of Time
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Phyresis
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Cast Out
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Dark Tutelage
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Drake Haven
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Justice
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Escape Protocol
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Reprobation
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Eel Umbra
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Safety
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Solemnity
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Cryoshatter
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Nevermore
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Lonely Sandbar
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Barren Moor
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Steppe
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Mire
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Remote Isle
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Drifting Meadow
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Desert of the True
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-12%synergy
Blasted Landscape
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-26%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Orzhov Signet
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Dimir Signet
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Marble Diamond
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Locket
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-8%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion39 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Fetid Pools
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Ash Barrens
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Mire
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Isle
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Night Market
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Capital City
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy