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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
North Pole Gates
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Knowledge Seeker
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Telepathy
55%inclusion166 decks303 decks
53%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
42%inclusion127 decks303 decks
40%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
36%inclusion109 decks303 decks
35%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Paradox Haze
35%inclusion106 decks303 decks
34%synergy
Thief of Sanity
36%inclusion108 decks303 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
54%inclusion165 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion150 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion88 decks303 decks
28%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion101 decks303 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion198 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion178 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
46%inclusion138 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion130 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion129 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion129 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Grand Abolisher
40%inclusion120 decks303 decks
25%synergy
Supreme Verdict
37%inclusion111 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion107 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion178 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion164 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
49%inclusion147 decks303 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
47%inclusion143 decks303 decks
38%synergy
Notion Thief
46%inclusion139 decks303 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion136 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
41%inclusion125 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion113 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion110 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion103 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Drannith Magistrate
30%inclusion92 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Drana and Linvala
28%inclusion84 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Hostage Taker
26%inclusion78 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
24%inclusion72 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Agent of Treachery
22%inclusion67 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
22%inclusion66 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Elder Brain
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
21%synergy
Baleful Strix
20%inclusion61 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion60 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion53 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Nightveil Specter
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion47 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Thieving Varmint
14%inclusion37 decks260 decks
14%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion21 decks156 decks
5%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Evil Twin
12%inclusion37 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Nihiloor
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Windborn Muse
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
11%inclusion34 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Empress Galina
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Flayer
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion101 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion97 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion91 decks303 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion90 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion89 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion87 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Silence
27%inclusion82 decks303 decks
17%synergy
Render Silent
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
23%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion75 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion74 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Siphon Insight
20%inclusion62 decks303 decks
20%synergy
Permission Denied
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Desertion
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.7%inclusion22 decks254 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
8.0%inclusion23 decks288 decks
8%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
7.9%inclusion20 decks254 decks
7%synergy
Memory Plunder
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Perplex
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.1%inclusion15 decks246 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Unsubstantiate
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Utter End
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Esper Charm
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farewell
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion56 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Blatant Thievery
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Extract Brain
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion35 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Eviction
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Acquire
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Mass Manipulation
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.1%inclusion15 decks245 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.7%inclusion12 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Head Games
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Heartless Conscription
5.0%inclusion13 decks260 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion78 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Mindslaver
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Norn's Annex
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion29 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
7.3%inclusion22 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.9%inclusion21 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
6.3%inclusion19 decks303 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion81 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Dawn
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Court of Locthwain
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Control Magic
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
14%inclusion42 decks303 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion36 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion31 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion29 decks287 decks
4%synergy
As Foretold
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Omniscience
8.9%inclusion27 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion25 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Treachery
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
5.9%inclusion15 decks254 decks
4%synergy
Rule of Law
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Seer's Vision
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion70 decks303 decks
19%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion68 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion136 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion76 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion54 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion46 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion30 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Den
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
8.6%inclusion26 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion281 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion242 decks303 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
61%inclusion186 decks303 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion182 decks303 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion102 decks303 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
32%inclusion96 decks303 decks
-11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion88 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion84 decks303 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion73 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion59 decks303 decks
16%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion52 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion39 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
13%inclusion38 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
11%inclusion32 decks303 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion24 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
-6%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Legends
5.9%inclusion18 decks303 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion17 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion285 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion275 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion274 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion270 decks303 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
72%inclusion219 decks303 decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion174 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion173 decks303 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion168 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion144 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion143 decks303 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion136 decks303 decks
-10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
44%inclusion133 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion132 decks303 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion124 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion123 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion120 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
37%inclusion113 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion100 decks303 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
32%inclusion98 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion94 decks303 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
31%inclusion93 decks303 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion80 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion79 decks303 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
-14%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion72 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion69 decks303 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion65 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion64 decks303 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion63 decks303 decks
-14%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion58 decks303 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion57 decks303 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion51 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion50 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion49 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion48 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Spire of Industry
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion45 decks303 decks
-1%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion37 decks254 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion44 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion43 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion41 decks303 decks
-4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
13%inclusion40 decks303 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
11%inclusion33 decks303 decks
1%synergy