Sen Triplets (Commander) - Control

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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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Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
North Pole Gates
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Knowledge Seeker
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.3%inclusion1 decks43 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Telepathy
55%inclusion170 decks307 decks
54%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
43%inclusion131 decks307 decks
41%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
36%inclusion112 decks307 decks
35%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
36%inclusion109 decks307 decks
34%synergy
Paradox Haze
35%inclusion108 decks307 decks
34%synergy
Thief of Sanity
36%inclusion109 decks307 decks
33%synergy
Bribery
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion152 decks307 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
54%inclusion165 decks307 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion102 decks307 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion202 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion180 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion139 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion133 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion132 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion132 decks307 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion130 decks307 decks
25%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion122 decks307 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
37%inclusion114 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion111 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
58%inclusion179 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion165 decks307 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion148 decks307 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
46%inclusion141 decks307 decks
37%synergy
Notion Thief
46%inclusion141 decks307 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion136 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
40%inclusion124 decks307 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion111 decks307 decks
18%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion110 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion104 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion92 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
26%synergy
Hostage Taker
26%inclusion79 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
25%inclusion76 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
24%inclusion74 decks307 decks
23%synergy
Agent of Treachery
22%inclusion69 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion66 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Strix
21%inclusion65 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Elder Brain
21%inclusion63 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion62 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
18%inclusion56 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion55 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
17%inclusion51 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion51 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Nightveil Specter
16%inclusion50 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Thieving Varmint
15%inclusion39 decks268 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion43 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Voice of Victory
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Windborn Muse
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Evil Twin
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion36 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion35 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Nihiloor
11%inclusion35 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Empress Galina
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Sower of Temptation
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Mind Flayer
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion101 decks307 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion99 decks307 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion93 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion91 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion90 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion89 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion84 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion81 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
26%inclusion80 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion79 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion64 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Siphon Insight
20%inclusion61 decks307 decks
19%synergy
Permission Denied
18%inclusion54 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion50 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion43 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion43 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion42 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion36 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Desertion
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
-7%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
-3%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.4%inclusion22 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Snap
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.0%inclusion21 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
7.8%inclusion23 decks296 decks
7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.6%inclusion20 decks262 decks
7%synergy
Memory Plunder
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Perplex
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.8%inclusion21 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Disallow
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.9%inclusion15 decks255 decks
1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Utter End
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Charm
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
27%inclusion83 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion78 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion78 decks307 decks
22%synergy
Damn
20%inclusion62 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion56 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Blatant Thievery
15%inclusion45 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion42 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Extract Brain
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion37 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Acquire
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
-9%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.5%inclusion12 decks220 decks
3%synergy
Head Games
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion79 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Mindslaver
24%inclusion75 decks307 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion56 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
12%inclusion32 decks259 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
9.1%inclusion28 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.2%inclusion22 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion94 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion84 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Celestial Dawn
26%inclusion79 decks307 decks
25%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Court of Locthwain
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Control Magic
15%inclusion46 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
11%inclusion34 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion30 decks295 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion27 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Treachery
6.2%inclusion19 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.7%inclusion15 decks262 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Seer's Vision
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Solemnity
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
23%inclusion70 decks307 decks
14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion69 decks307 decks
19%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion39 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion136 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion81 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion75 decks307 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion70 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion54 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion52 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion31 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion30 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion29 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Den
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.5%inclusion26 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.1%inclusion25 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion285 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion244 decks307 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
62%inclusion190 decks307 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
62%inclusion189 decks307 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion104 decks307 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion99 decks307 decks
-11%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion99 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion96 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion87 decks307 decks
-15%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion62 decks307 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion51 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion50 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion46 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion45 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion40 decks307 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion33 decks307 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.8%inclusion24 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion23 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.5%inclusion20 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
5.9%inclusion18 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.5%inclusion17 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.2%inclusion16 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion288 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion278 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion277 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion273 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion226 decks307 decks
15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion176 decks307 decks
8%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion175 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion170 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion147 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion147 decks307 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion137 decks307 decks
-10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion135 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion133 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion126 decks307 decks
1%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion126 decks307 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion121 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion115 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion102 decks307 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
33%inclusion100 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion99 decks307 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion98 decks307 decks
17%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion86 decks307 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion80 decks307 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion77 decks307 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion72 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion70 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion67 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
22%inclusion67 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion66 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion66 decks307 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion64 decks307 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion60 decks307 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion58 decks307 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion53 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion51 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion49 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion48 decks307 decks
5%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion46 decks307 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion45 decks307 decks
-1%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion38 decks262 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion44 decks307 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion42 decks307 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion42 decks307 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion41 decks307 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion38 decks307 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion32 decks307 decks
1%synergy