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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.1%inclusion4 decks195 decks
0%synergy
Nightmares and Daydreams
0.6%inclusion1 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
0.6%inclusion1 decks180 decks
0%synergy
Destined Confrontation
0.5%inclusion1 decks183 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Grasp of Fate
55%inclusion439 decks796 decks
49%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion441 decks796 decks
47%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
49%inclusion392 decks796 decks
46%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
47%inclusion377 decks796 decks
45%synergy
Greater Auramancy
49%inclusion394 decks796 decks
45%synergy
Rest in Peace
47%inclusion372 decks796 decks
44%synergy
Ethereal Armor
46%inclusion367 decks796 decks
41%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
46%inclusion369 decks796 decks
40%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
46%inclusion365 decks796 decks
40%synergy
Solemnity
42%inclusion333 decks796 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion504 decks796 decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion490 decks796 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion485 decks796 decks
35%synergy
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion473 decks796 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
51%inclusion403 decks796 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
47%inclusion375 decks796 decks
25%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion372 decks796 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion357 decks796 decks
30%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion333 decks796 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion332 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
70%inclusion557 decks796 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion421 decks796 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion400 decks796 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion398 decks796 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
46%inclusion364 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion341 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion339 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion311 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion258 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion241 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion311 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
29%inclusion229 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion193 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion190 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
23%inclusion180 decks796 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
22%inclusion179 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
22%inclusion172 decks796 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
21%inclusion166 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
21%inclusion166 decks796 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
21%inclusion164 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion146 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Entity Tracker
18%inclusion139 decks790 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
17%inclusion134 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
16%inclusion130 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
15%inclusion121 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
15%inclusion121 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Auramancer
15%inclusion121 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
15%inclusion117 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion112 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
14%inclusion112 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion110 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion101 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
12%inclusion95 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion77 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Grim Guardian
12%inclusion92 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
11%inclusion89 decks796 decks
-6%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
11%inclusion85 decks790 decks
3%synergy
The Master of Keys
10%inclusion76 decks790 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion76 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion76 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
9.3%inclusion74 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.0%inclusion72 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
7.9%inclusion63 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Hushbringer
7.5%inclusion60 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.3%inclusion58 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
7.3%inclusion58 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.2%inclusion57 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
6.8%inclusion54 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.4%inclusion51 decks796 decks
-3%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
6.3%inclusion50 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.2%inclusion49 decks791 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
5.9%inclusion47 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.9%inclusion47 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.8%inclusion46 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Children of Korlis
5.7%inclusion45 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
5.5%inclusion44 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
5.5%inclusion44 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
5.2%inclusion28 decks541 decks
4%synergy
Mother of Runes
5.2%inclusion41 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.0%inclusion40 decks794 decks
3%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion315 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
38%inclusion305 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion290 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion258 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion241 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion216 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Silence
26%inclusion205 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion201 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion190 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion188 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion184 decks796 decks
-10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
21%inclusion165 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion145 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion122 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion103 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion103 decks796 decks
-12%synergy
Angel's Grace
13%inclusion101 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion99 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion87 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion86 decks796 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion80 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion78 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.0%inclusion72 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion71 decks796 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion66 decks794 decks
-4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion66 decks796 decks
1%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion66 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.9%inclusion63 decks794 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
6.7%inclusion53 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.5%inclusion52 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Hindering Light
6.4%inclusion51 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.7%inclusion45 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
5.7%inclusion45 decks796 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
5.7%inclusion45 decks796 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.2%inclusion41 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
24%inclusion192 decks796 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion188 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion183 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion130 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
16%inclusion129 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion108 decks796 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
0%synergy
Replenish
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion102 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion96 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion92 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion91 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion82 decks796 decks
1%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion78 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.4%inclusion75 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
7.4%inclusion59 decks796 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
7.2%inclusion57 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.4%inclusion51 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Armageddon
6.0%inclusion48 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
5.4%inclusion43 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
5.4%inclusion43 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.2%inclusion41 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion307 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Strionic Resonator
24%inclusion190 decks796 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion133 decks796 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion129 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion99 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.9%inclusion63 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.8%inclusion62 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
7.5%inclusion60 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.0%inclusion56 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.9%inclusion55 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.5%inclusion52 decks796 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.3%inclusion50 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.0%inclusion20 decks334 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
5.8%inclusion46 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion331 decks796 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion301 decks796 decks
36%synergy
Copy Enchantment
37%inclusion292 decks796 decks
32%synergy
Aura of Silence
35%inclusion282 decks796 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
32%inclusion256 decks796 decks
28%synergy
Rule of Law
29%inclusion230 decks796 decks
27%synergy
Curator's Ward
25%inclusion201 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion197 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Shielded by Faith
24%inclusion194 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
24%inclusion190 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Solitary Confinement
24%inclusion188 decks796 decks
22%synergy
Phyresis
21%inclusion168 decks796 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion167 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Stasis
21%inclusion167 decks796 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Safety
21%inclusion165 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
20%inclusion163 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Vanishing
19%inclusion150 decks796 decks
18%synergy
Battle Mastery
19%inclusion149 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion146 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Energy Field
18%inclusion142 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Justice
18%inclusion140 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
17%inclusion138 decks796 decks
16%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion137 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Immortality
17%inclusion134 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion114 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Staggering Insight
14%inclusion113 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion105 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion100 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion100 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
12%inclusion93 decks763 decks
10%synergy
Detention Sphere
12%inclusion97 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Deafening Silence
11%inclusion91 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
11%inclusion87 decks790 decks
8%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion87 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Banishing Light
11%inclusion84 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
10%inclusion80 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion79 decks796 decks
0%synergy
Web of Inertia
10%inclusion76 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Stony Silence
9.2%inclusion73 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Mana Breach
8.9%inclusion71 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Out of Time
8.9%inclusion71 decks796 decks
8%synergy
Energy Flux
8.4%inclusion67 decks796 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Silence
8.2%inclusion65 decks796 decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.7%inclusion61 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Idolized
7.5%inclusion60 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Nevermore
7.4%inclusion59 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Nine Lives
7.2%inclusion57 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance
7.0%inclusion56 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Counterbalance
6.7%inclusion53 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.7%inclusion53 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion116 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion100 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
48%inclusion383 decks796 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion321 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion188 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion173 decks796 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion144 decks796 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion128 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
15%inclusion120 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion116 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion111 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
10%inclusion79 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion76 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.5%inclusion68 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.5%inclusion52 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
6.4%inclusion51 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.9%inclusion47 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion44 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion35 decks661 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion729 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion684 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion425 decks796 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion423 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion392 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion336 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion329 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion315 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
39%inclusion308 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion187 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion177 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion170 decks796 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion112 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion106 decks796 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion89 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion86 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion81 decks796 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
9.4%inclusion75 decks796 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.4%inclusion67 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.4%inclusion59 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.8%inclusion54 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion748 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Island
93%inclusion737 decks796 decks
0%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion735 decks796 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion715 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
64%inclusion508 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion508 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion501 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
55%inclusion439 decks796 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion420 decks796 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion397 decks796 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion394 decks796 decks
-9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion338 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion323 decks796 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
40%inclusion317 decks796 decks
-15%synergy
Raffine's Tower
40%inclusion316 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion315 decks796 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion304 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion301 decks796 decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion299 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion285 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion265 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion244 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion240 decks796 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion227 decks796 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion209 decks796 decks
12%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion203 decks796 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion202 decks796 decks
-14%synergy
Tundra
25%inclusion199 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Underground Sea
25%inclusion198 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion178 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion171 decks796 decks
13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion158 decks796 decks
-1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion144 decks796 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion138 decks796 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion131 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion131 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion125 decks796 decks
9%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion123 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion123 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion123 decks796 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion120 decks796 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion108 decks796 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion105 decks796 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion104 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion99 decks796 decks
-7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
12%inclusion98 decks794 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion98 decks796 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
12%inclusion94 decks796 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
12%inclusion94 decks796 decks
-4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion90 decks796 decks
5%synergy