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
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Monk Gyatso
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Demonic Consultation
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Tainted Pact
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Grand Abolisher
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Remora
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Swan Song
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Silence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Mental Misstep
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Opposition Agent
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
60%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Gilded Drake
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Notion Thief
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Containment Priest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Alms Collector
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Hushbringer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thief of Sanity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Angel's Grace
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Trickbind
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-27%synergy
Permission Denied
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Submerge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Faithful Mending
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Miscast
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snapback
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sunder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Timetwister
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ravages of War
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Time Stretch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Extract Brain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Cursed Totem
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Isochron Scepter
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Winter Orb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Knowledge Pool
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Trinisphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Forcefield
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Telepathy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Paradox Haze
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Counterbalance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Rest in Peace
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Presence of the Master
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Stony Silence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Moat
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Military Intelligence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Stasis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Solemnity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Law
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Karn Liberated
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
23%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Multiversal Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Vault
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Chrome Mox
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Underground Sea
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Scrubland
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
65%synergy
Mana Confluence
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Polluted Delta
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Exotic Orchard
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Island
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
-35%synergy
Vault of Champions
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Plains
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-37%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-40%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Cavern of Souls
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Reflecting Pool
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Starting Town
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Spire of Industry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-45%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy