Sen Triplets (Commander) - Budget

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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
Foggy Swamp Visions
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Honest Work
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Hama, the Bloodbender
1.7%inclusion1 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
1.4%inclusion2 decks145 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Telepathy
65%inclusion432 decks662 decks
63%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
63%inclusion418 decks662 decks
61%synergy
Thief of Sanity
56%inclusion372 decks662 decks
54%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
55%inclusion364 decks662 decks
53%synergy
Negate
60%inclusion396 decks662 decks
43%synergy
Hostage Taker
45%inclusion297 decks662 decks
42%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
44%inclusion288 decks662 decks
42%synergy
Siphon Insight
43%inclusion284 decks662 decks
42%synergy
Evil Twin
42%inclusion279 decks662 decks
41%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
38%inclusion249 decks662 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
45%inclusion301 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion253 decks662 decks
-30%synergy
Control Magic
37%inclusion242 decks662 decks
36%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
36%inclusion241 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Nihiloor
36%inclusion239 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Nightveil Specter
36%inclusion238 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Elder Brain
36%inclusion237 decks662 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion226 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Dawn
34%inclusion222 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Extract Brain
33%inclusion220 decks662 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
31%inclusion208 decks662 decks
24%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion109 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Varmint
33%inclusion196 decks595 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion198 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Mind Flayer
29%inclusion194 decks662 decks
29%synergy
Intellect Devourer
28%inclusion183 decks662 decks
27%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
26%inclusion172 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion153 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
22%inclusion146 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion145 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Clone
19%inclusion127 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
19%inclusion73 decks385 decks
18%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion125 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Baleful Strix
19%inclusion124 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
16%inclusion109 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
16%inclusion109 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
14%inclusion93 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Realmwright
14%inclusion90 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Alloy Myr
12%inclusion80 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Sower of Temptation
11%inclusion76 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Simic Manipulator
11%inclusion74 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Treachery
10%inclusion64 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
10%inclusion64 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Scuttlemutt
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Opaline Unicorn
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Absolution
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Magister Sphinx
5.9%inclusion39 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Foundry Inspector
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
-2%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Fatespinner
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
32%inclusion210 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion206 decks662 decks
-11%synergy
Mortify
29%inclusion195 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion194 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Unsummon
28%inclusion186 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Despark
28%inclusion186 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Unsubstantiate
28%inclusion186 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Utter End
21%inclusion140 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Into the Roil
20%inclusion131 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Blink of an Eye
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Charm
16%inclusion108 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
16%inclusion103 decks634 decks
16%synergy
Memory Plunder
15%inclusion102 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Perplex
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Vapor Snag
13%inclusion84 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Render Silent
12%inclusion81 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
12%inclusion80 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Unwind
11%inclusion72 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion71 decks662 decks
-14%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang
10%inclusion63 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion63 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Snap
9.4%inclusion62 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Dream Fracture
9.2%inclusion61 decks662 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
-17%synergy
Cancel
9.1%inclusion60 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Dark Ritual
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
-10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.9%inclusion49 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Vision Skeins
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Snapback
7.9%inclusion52 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Words of Wisdom
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Intellectual Offering
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Aethersnatch
6.9%inclusion46 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Gather Specimens
6.5%inclusion43 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Spell Swindle
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
-18%synergy
Hinder
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Oblation
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.3%inclusion35 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
31%inclusion207 decks662 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
28%inclusion187 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Time Wipe
26%inclusion171 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Mass Manipulation
21%inclusion138 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Stolen Goods
20%inclusion132 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Eviction
19%inclusion127 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
19%inclusion126 decks662 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
19%inclusion124 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
17%inclusion111 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion95 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion92 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Conscription
14%inclusion82 decks595 decks
14%synergy
Entrancing Melody
12%inclusion77 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Aether Gale
11%inclusion73 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion70 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Void Snare
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Head Games
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Invoke the Winds
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Damn
8.5%inclusion56 decks662 decks
-12%synergy
Blatant Thievery
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
7.9%inclusion41 decks520 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
7.9%inclusion52 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Minds Aglow
7.7%inclusion51 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
7.3%inclusion48 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Whispering Madness
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Eye of Nowhere
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Duress
5.7%inclusion38 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion214 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Mindslaver
18%inclusion119 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
-9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
12%inclusion82 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion72 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Wand
10%inclusion67 decks662 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion67 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.4%inclusion45 decks538 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Synthesis Pod
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Temple Bell
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
29%inclusion195 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Mind Control
26%inclusion174 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
21%inclusion138 decks662 decks
20%synergy
Seer's Vision
21%inclusion138 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
18%inclusion117 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Paradox Haze
18%inclusion117 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Confiscate
14%inclusion95 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion74 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Persuasion
10%inclusion69 decks662 decks
10%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Removal
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Soul Ransom
8.9%inclusion59 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Enslave
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Court of Locthwain
8.2%inclusion54 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Take Possession
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
6.2%inclusion41 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion159 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion139 decks662 decks
-13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion92 decks662 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion526 decks662 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion470 decks662 decks
-17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
57%inclusion376 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
46%inclusion304 decks662 decks
26%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion293 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion278 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
41%inclusion273 decks662 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
39%inclusion261 decks662 decks
38%synergy
Dimir Signet
38%inclusion253 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion205 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Manalith
26%inclusion170 decks662 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geode
24%inclusion156 decks662 decks
23%synergy
Firemind Vessel
21%inclusion140 decks662 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
20%inclusion130 decks662 decks
-29%synergy
Talisman of Progress
19%inclusion125 decks662 decks
-24%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
17%inclusion110 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion103 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
15%inclusion102 decks662 decks
-28%synergy
Replicating Ring
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion93 decks662 decks
-10%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion80 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
10%inclusion68 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.8%inclusion58 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Fountain of Ichor
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
8.0%inclusion53 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
7.6%inclusion50 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.4%inclusion49 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
6.8%inclusion45 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Prophetic Prism
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel
6.0%inclusion40 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Victory Chimes
5.6%inclusion37 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.4%inclusion36 decks662 decks
0%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
5.1%inclusion34 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion658 decks662 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
99%inclusion656 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion655 decks662 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion516 decks662 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion471 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
57%inclusion378 decks662 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion345 decks662 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion261 decks662 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion243 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion222 decks662 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
31%inclusion208 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Silence
31%inclusion208 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion207 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
31%inclusion204 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
30%inclusion199 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Deceit
27%inclusion182 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion163 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion161 decks662 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
23%inclusion128 decks546 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
22%inclusion144 decks662 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Isle
22%inclusion143 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion140 decks662 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Moor
19%inclusion123 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion115 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion114 decks662 decks
-21%synergy
Rupture Spire
17%inclusion114 decks662 decks
17%synergy
Gateway Plaza
16%inclusion107 decks662 decks
16%synergy
Vivid Creek
16%inclusion105 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Unknown Shores
15%inclusion102 decks662 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion100 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
14%inclusion93 decks662 decks
14%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion92 decks662 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion91 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion89 decks662 decks
-14%synergy
Vivid Meadow
13%inclusion87 decks662 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
13%inclusion85 decks662 decks
4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
-23%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion83 decks662 decks
2%synergy
Choked Estuary
12%inclusion80 decks662 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion79 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
12%inclusion77 decks662 decks
-3%synergy
Transguild Promenade
11%inclusion76 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Vivid Marsh
11%inclusion75 decks662 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion65 decks662 decks
-21%synergy
Painted Bluffs
8.6%inclusion57 decks662 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion55 decks662 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.1%inclusion47 decks662 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
6.6%inclusion44 decks662 decks
-25%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
6.3%inclusion42 decks662 decks
5%synergy