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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
Rule of Law
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Curator's Ward
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Aqueous Form
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Solemnity
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Vanishing
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Ethereal Armor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Darksteel Mutation
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Timely Ward
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
All That Glitters
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Ghostly Prison
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Propaganda
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Rest in Peace
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Shielded by Faith
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mirrormade
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Energy Field
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Notion Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Rhetoric
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Grim Guardian
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Master of Keys
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Entity Tracker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Eidolon of Obstruction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glyph Elemental
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hushbringer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Impostors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fatespinner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rayne, Academy Chancellor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Norika Yamazaki, the Poet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Drana and Linvala
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nightshade Harvester
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Abduction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Skullsnap Nuisance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lost Auramancers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spirited Companion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dispel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Turn Aside
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Deprive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opportunity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Forceful Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Majestic Metamorphosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thought Collapse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Countersquall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forbid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Ertai's Scorn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bane's Contingency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Disallow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Powers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Delay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wash Away
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dawn Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Commandeer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Admiral's Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-57%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Esper Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spell Crumple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lofty Denial
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Angelsong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Divine Reckoning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Portent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Last Thoughts
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dream Cache
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Day of Judgment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Redress Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tel-Jilad Stylus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Gods
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Rishadan Pawnshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Strionic Resonator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Chimes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Brainstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Nevermore
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Grasp of Fate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Energy Flux
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Phyresis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Battle Mastery
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Stasis
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Mana Breach
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Hyena Umbra
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Island Sanctuary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Sphere of Safety
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Desolation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Web of Inertia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Banishing Light
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Staggering Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Nine Lives
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Monastery Siege
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Eel Umbra
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Chains of Custody
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Planar Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deafening Silence
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Karmic Justice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Oblivion Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Oubliette
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Spirit Link
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Greater Auramancy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Combat Research
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
With Great Power...
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Baffling End
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
One with the Multiverse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Prahv, Spires of Order
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Halimar Depths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Tolaria West
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Svyelunite Temple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ruins of Trokair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Sol Ring
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-34%synergy
Commander's Sphere
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Dimir Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Orzhov Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Locket
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Evolving Wilds
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Dismal Backwater
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Escape Tunnel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vivid Marsh
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Spring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Meandering River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Vivid Creek
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Deceit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Choked Estuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Obscura Storefront
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-27%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Mine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy