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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ethereal Armor
61%inclusion46 decks75 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
50%synergy
Solemnity
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
49%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
48%inclusion36 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Grasp of Fate
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
46%synergy
Rule of Law
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Rest in Peace
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
47%inclusion35 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Winds of Rath
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Prison
53%inclusion40 decks75 decks
32%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion38 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Mirrormade
45%inclusion34 decks75 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
-27%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion30 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Curator's Ward
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Notion Thief
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-27%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
34%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
22%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Auramancer
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Windborn Muse
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Entity Tracker
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Hushbringer
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
10%synergy
The Master of Keys
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Containment Priest
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Spirited Companion
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Doomwake Giant
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Fountain Watch
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Void Rend
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Turn Aside
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
No More Lies
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-6%synergy
Render Silent
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Murder
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Bane's Contingency
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Neutralize
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Resurgent Belief
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Ringsight
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Fade Away
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Gods
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Chimes
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Rishadan Pawnshop
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Static Orb
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Aqueous Form
36%inclusion27 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Copy Enchantment
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Vanishing
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
33%synergy
Phyresis
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
31%synergy
Banishing Light
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
27%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
25%synergy
Stasis
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Shielded by Faith
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Battle Mastery
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Greater Auramancy
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
24%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Energy Field
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Solitary Confinement
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
21%synergy
Aura of Silence
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Immortality
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Oblivion Ring
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Energy Flux
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Out of Time
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Staggering Insight
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Detention Sphere
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Monastery Siege
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Karmic Justice
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Mana Breach
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Seal from Existence
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Arrest
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Nevermore
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Lawmage's Binding
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Web of Inertia
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Silence
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Desolation
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Empyrial Armor
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Nine Lives
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
-13%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion61 decks75 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion55 decks75 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Signet
56%inclusion42 decks75 decks
23%synergy
Orzhov Signet
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion29 decks75 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion28 decks75 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion25 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion14 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Dimir Locket
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
-7%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion73 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion72 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion67 decks75 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion50 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion44 decks75 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion41 decks75 decks
29%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion39 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion37 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion32 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion31 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion26 decks75 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion24 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
14%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
28%inclusion21 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
27%inclusion20 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
25%inclusion19 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
24%inclusion18 decks75 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion17 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
21%inclusion16 decks75 decks
15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
13%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
15%inclusion11 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Esper Panorama
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion10 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
11%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Isle
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Vivid Marsh
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
-11%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
9%synergy