Sen Triplets (Commander) - Expensive 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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Demonic Consultation
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
61%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Tainted Pact
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Grand Abolisher
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Imperial Seal
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
45%synergy
The One Ring
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Flusterstorm
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Silence
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Smothering Tithe
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Opposition Agent
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Containment Priest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thief of Sanity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Wall of Denial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Pact of Negation
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ad Nauseam
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Angel's Grace
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Orim's Chant
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-23%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Trickbind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Faithful Mending
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Snapback
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Timetwister
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Ravages of War
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Time Stretch
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Extract Brain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Cursed Totem
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Knowledge Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Trinisphere
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forcefield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Telepathy
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Paradox Haze
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Back to Basics
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Rest in Peace
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Moat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Military Intelligence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Stasis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Presence of the Master
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Solemnity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Law
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Karn Liberated
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
City of Traitors
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
51%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Morphic Pool
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Island
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Vault of Champions
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Misty Rainforest
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Arid Mesa
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Windswept Heath
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Reflecting Pool
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Starting Town
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-45%synergy
Glimmervoid
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy