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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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
5.4%inclusion8 decks147 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.1%inclusion3 decks141 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
0.8%inclusion1 decks124 decks
1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
0.8%inclusion1 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
0.7%inclusion1 decks140 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grasp of Fate
55%inclusion418 decks757 decks
49%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion416 decks757 decks
46%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
49%inclusion372 decks757 decks
46%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
48%inclusion360 decks757 decks
45%synergy
Greater Auramancy
49%inclusion374 decks757 decks
45%synergy
Rest in Peace
46%inclusion351 decks757 decks
44%synergy
Ethereal Armor
46%inclusion348 decks757 decks
41%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
47%inclusion356 decks757 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
46%inclusion348 decks757 decks
40%synergy
Solemnity
42%inclusion316 decks757 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion479 decks757 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion464 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion463 decks757 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion450 decks757 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion376 decks757 decks
28%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion358 decks757 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion358 decks757 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion346 decks757 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion326 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion321 decks757 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion524 decks757 decks
37%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion399 decks757 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion378 decks757 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion375 decks757 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion343 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion326 decks757 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion323 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion299 decks757 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion250 decks757 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion230 decks757 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
38%inclusion291 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion217 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion186 decks757 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion185 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
23%inclusion174 decks757 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion173 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion167 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
21%inclusion156 decks757 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion154 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion153 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion141 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion133 decks751 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion133 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
17%inclusion127 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Auramancer
16%inclusion118 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
15%inclusion116 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
15%inclusion114 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
15%inclusion110 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion107 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion103 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion101 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion97 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
12%inclusion88 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion71 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Grim Guardian
11%inclusion86 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion84 decks757 decks
-6%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
10%inclusion77 decks751 decks
2%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion73 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion72 decks757 decks
3%synergy
The Master of Keys
9.3%inclusion70 decks751 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.1%inclusion69 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.0%inclusion68 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
8.3%inclusion63 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.4%inclusion56 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Hushbringer
7.1%inclusion54 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.1%inclusion54 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
6.6%inclusion50 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
6.6%inclusion50 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.3%inclusion47 decks752 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.2%inclusion47 decks757 decks
-3%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
5.9%inclusion45 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.8%inclusion44 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Children of Korlis
5.8%inclusion44 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.3%inclusion40 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.3%inclusion40 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.2%inclusion39 decks755 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion301 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion296 decks757 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion276 decks757 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion250 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion235 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion203 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion196 decks757 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion189 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion183 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion182 decks757 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion177 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion160 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion141 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion116 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
14%inclusion105 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion100 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion99 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion99 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion98 decks757 decks
-12%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion96 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion86 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion83 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion78 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion75 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.9%inclusion67 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.6%inclusion65 decks755 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
8.5%inclusion64 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion63 decks757 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.2%inclusion62 decks755 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion62 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Permission Denied
6.9%inclusion52 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
6.7%inclusion51 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
6.3%inclusion48 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.9%inclusion45 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
5.9%inclusion45 decks757 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.3%inclusion40 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.0%inclusion38 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
25%inclusion189 decks757 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion182 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion171 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion127 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion123 decks757 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion103 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion103 decks757 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion101 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion99 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion97 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion94 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion91 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion89 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion78 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion72 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion72 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
7.5%inclusion57 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Vindicate
7.1%inclusion54 decks757 decks
-3%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.3%inclusion48 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
6.1%inclusion46 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.3%inclusion40 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.2%inclusion39 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion301 decks757 decks
16%synergy
Strionic Resonator
24%inclusion180 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion130 decks757 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion123 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion94 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.2%inclusion62 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
7.5%inclusion57 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion55 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.3%inclusion55 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.1%inclusion54 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion53 decks757 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.1%inclusion46 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
5.7%inclusion43 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.6%inclusion16 decks286 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion315 decks757 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion286 decks757 decks
36%synergy
Copy Enchantment
37%inclusion279 decks757 decks
32%synergy
Aura of Silence
35%inclusion267 decks757 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
32%inclusion244 decks757 decks
28%synergy
Rule of Law
29%inclusion221 decks757 decks
27%synergy
Curator's Ward
26%inclusion195 decks757 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion191 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Shielded by Faith
24%inclusion184 decks757 decks
22%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
24%inclusion182 decks757 decks
23%synergy
Solitary Confinement
24%inclusion178 decks757 decks
22%synergy
Stasis
21%inclusion158 decks757 decks
20%synergy
Phyresis
21%inclusion156 decks757 decks
19%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion155 decks757 decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion155 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
20%inclusion154 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Battle Mastery
19%inclusion145 decks757 decks
18%synergy
Vanishing
19%inclusion144 decks757 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
18%inclusion135 decks757 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion134 decks757 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Justice
17%inclusion132 decks757 decks
15%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion132 decks757 decks
12%synergy
Energy Field
17%inclusion129 decks757 decks
16%synergy
Gift of Immortality
17%inclusion128 decks757 decks
15%synergy
Staggering Insight
15%inclusion112 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion106 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion100 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion96 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion95 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Detention Sphere
12%inclusion93 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion85 decks724 decks
9%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion87 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion84 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion83 decks751 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
11%inclusion83 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion74 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion74 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Stony Silence
9.0%inclusion68 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Mana Breach
9.0%inclusion68 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Web of Inertia
9.0%inclusion68 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Out of Time
8.9%inclusion67 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Energy Flux
8.3%inclusion63 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Silence
8.2%inclusion62 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.9%inclusion60 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.7%inclusion58 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Nevermore
7.4%inclusion56 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Nine Lives
7.1%inclusion54 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.6%inclusion50 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.6%inclusion50 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.6%inclusion50 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion114 decks757 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
12%inclusion93 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion362 decks757 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion307 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion177 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion166 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion134 decks757 decks
-10%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion122 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
15%inclusion111 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion111 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion103 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion75 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion69 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.6%inclusion65 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.3%inclusion48 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.2%inclusion47 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.8%inclusion44 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion35 decks621 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion42 decks757 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion38 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion691 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion654 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion415 decks757 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion408 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion377 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion322 decks757 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion313 decks757 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion300 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion293 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion177 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
23%inclusion171 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion158 decks757 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion105 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion100 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion86 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion82 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion80 decks757 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion71 decks757 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion61 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion55 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion51 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion712 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion700 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion697 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion680 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion485 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion483 decks757 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion480 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion416 decks757 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion397 decks757 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion377 decks757 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion375 decks757 decks
13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
43%inclusion325 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion307 decks757 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion303 decks757 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
40%inclusion301 decks757 decks
-15%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion300 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion292 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion290 decks757 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion285 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion275 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion255 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion238 decks757 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion225 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion218 decks757 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion197 decks757 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion195 decks757 decks
-14%synergy
Scrubland
25%inclusion192 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion189 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion185 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion176 decks757 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion165 decks757 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion158 decks757 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion143 decks757 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion137 decks757 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion128 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion126 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion121 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion120 decks757 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion120 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion119 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion116 decks757 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion106 decks757 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion103 decks757 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
13%inclusion99 decks757 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Silence
13%inclusion97 decks757 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion96 decks757 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion93 decks755 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion88 decks757 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
11%inclusion87 decks757 decks
-3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion87 decks757 decks
5%synergy