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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Moxfield
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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Monk Gyatso
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Force of Negation
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
68%synergy
Demonic Consultation
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Tainted Pact
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Grand Abolisher
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
53%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
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Silence
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Demonic Tutor
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
65%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
74%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
63%synergy
Opposition Agent
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Gilded Drake
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Voice of Victory
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
36%synergy
Notion Thief
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Displacer Kitten
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Spellskite
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Drana and Linvala
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mockingbird
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Silent Arbiter
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Containment Priest
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%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
Phantasmal Image
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Tymna the Weaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Angel's Grace
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Spell Pierce
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Strix Serenade
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Trickbind
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Delay
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-27%synergy
Commandeer
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%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
Sunder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Submerge
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%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
Sevinne's Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Ravages of War
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Time Stretch
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Extract Brain
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Armageddon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Transmute Artifact
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Cursed Totem
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Imposter Mech
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Unwinding Clock
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Pool
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%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
Pithing Needle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mindslaver
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Forcefield
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Telepathy
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Paradox Haze
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Counterbalance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Rest in Peace
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Aura of Silence
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Rule of Law
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%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
Deafening Silence
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Copy Enchantment
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Presence of the Master
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Stony Silence
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
-5%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mirrormade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Moat
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Solemnity
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Absolute Law
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Stasis
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Karn Liberated
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
24%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Chrome Mox
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Mox Opal
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
54%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Crypt
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-24%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Tundra
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
67%synergy
Underground Sea
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Mana Confluence
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
66%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
15%synergy
City of Brass
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
58%synergy
Marsh Flats
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
59%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Sea of Clouds
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Island
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
-33%synergy
Plains
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-35%synergy
Arid Mesa
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Swamp
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
-38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
43%synergy
Scalding Tarn
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Cavern of Souls
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
33%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
34%synergy
Reflecting Pool
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Spire of Industry
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Raffine's Tower
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-21%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-19%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Deserted Beach
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Undercity Sewers
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-44%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Caves of Koilos
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-29%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-34%synergy