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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
Foggy Swamp Visions
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Azula, Cunning Usurper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vega, the Watcher
59%inclusion110 decks188 decks
57%synergy
Thief of Sanity
53%inclusion99 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Telepathy
52%inclusion98 decks188 decks
50%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
49%inclusion92 decks188 decks
47%synergy
Siphon Insight
40%inclusion76 decks188 decks
40%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
38%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
38%inclusion72 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
37%synergy
Hostage Taker
39%inclusion73 decks188 decks
36%synergy
Thieving Varmint
36%inclusion60 decks167 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
47%inclusion89 decks188 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion84 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
-28%synergy
Evil Twin
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion66 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Nightveil Specter
34%inclusion64 decks188 decks
33%synergy
Elder Brain
32%inclusion61 decks188 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion59 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Nihiloor
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion51 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Mind Flayer
23%inclusion43 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Baleful Strix
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
21%inclusion40 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Intellect Devourer
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Agent of Treachery
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Clone
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Windborn Muse
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Drana and Linvala
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Clever Impersonator
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Sower of Temptation
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Realmwright
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Simic Manipulator
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Fatespinner
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Empress Galina
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Absolution
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Sharuum the Hegemon
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Diluvian Primordial
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
-21%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Magister Sphinx
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Scuttlemutt
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Mortify
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Despark
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Unsubstantiate
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Unsummon
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Utter End
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Memory Plunder
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
15%inclusion28 decks181 decks
15%synergy
Into the Roil
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Esper Charm
13%inclusion24 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Blink of an Eye
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Desertion
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Perplex
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Vapor Snag
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion11 decks156 decks
-5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Dream Fracture
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Aethersnatch
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Gather Specimens
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Murder
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
See Double
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Remand
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
-3%synergy
Rewind
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Dispel
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Unwind
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
25%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
24%synergy
Extract Brain
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Time Wipe
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Mass Manipulation
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Damn
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Goods
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Bribery
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Conscription
12%inclusion20 decks167 decks
12%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Invoke the Winds
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Aether Gale
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Entrancing Melody
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Acquire
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Void Snare
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Head Games
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
5.7%inclusion8 decks141 decks
5%synergy
Minds Aglow
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Duress
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Sakashima's Will
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
14%inclusion21 decks151 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Synthesis Pod
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Wand
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Howling Mine
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Temple Bell
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Dawn
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Paradox Haze
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Mind Control
22%inclusion42 decks188 decks
22%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
17%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Mind's Dilation
15%inclusion28 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Seer's Vision
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Court of Locthwain
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Confiscate
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Soul Ransom
10%inclusion19 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
10%inclusion18 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Persuasion
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
As Foretold
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
6%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Volition Reins
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
7.4%inclusion14 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Soul Snare
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Enslave
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-8%synergy
Take Possession
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Mirrormade
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Fool's Demise
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Den
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion149 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion144 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion112 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
48%inclusion90 decks188 decks
34%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion85 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion77 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion75 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
37%inclusion70 decks188 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion56 decks188 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion45 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Geode
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
20%synergy
Manalith
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Firemind Vessel
20%inclusion37 decks188 decks
19%synergy
Replicating Ring
19%inclusion36 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion35 decks188 decks
-6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Fountain of Ichor
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.0%inclusion17 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Skyclave Relic
8.5%inclusion16 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Letter of Acceptance
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Network Terminal
6.9%inclusion13 decks188 decks
7%synergy
Honored Heirloom
6.4%inclusion12 decks188 decks
6%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Prophetic Prism
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Spinning Wheel
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion185 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion183 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
97%inclusion182 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion165 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
80%inclusion150 decks188 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
55%inclusion103 decks188 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion71 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion60 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion55 decks188 decks
-10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion53 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
28%inclusion52 decks188 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion49 decks188 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion46 decks188 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion44 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
22%inclusion41 decks188 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
-15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
21%inclusion39 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Isle
20%inclusion38 decks188 decks
16%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Rupture Spire
18%inclusion34 decks188 decks
18%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
18%inclusion33 decks188 decks
-31%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion32 decks188 decks
-14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
16%inclusion31 decks188 decks
-25%synergy
Scoured Barrens
16%inclusion30 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Vivid Creek
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Watery Grave
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
-34%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Gateway Plaza
15%inclusion29 decks188 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-21%synergy
Underground River
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
-13%synergy
Thriving Moor
14%inclusion27 decks188 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-36%synergy
Morphic Pool
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-21%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
-7%synergy
Thriving Heath
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
14%inclusion26 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Vivid Meadow
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
13%synergy
Obscura Storefront
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
2%synergy
Unknown Shores
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion23 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Champions
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-21%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion22 decks188 decks
-9%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
11%synergy
Choked Estuary
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
-5%synergy
Dismal Backwater
11%inclusion21 decks188 decks
5%synergy