Sen Triplets (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Telepathy
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Thief of Sanity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Negate
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Control Magic
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Siphon Insight
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Evil Twin
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Hostage Taker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Void Rend
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Baleful Strix
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Elder Brain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mind Flayer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Thieving Varmint
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Nihiloor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Nightveil Specter
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Agent of Treachery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Sower of Temptation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Drana and Linvala
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Clone
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Intellect Devourer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Realmwright
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leonin Arbiter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tidespout Tyrant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir House Guard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fatespinner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nimble Larcenist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Opaline Unicorn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Aura Thief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scuttlemutt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wandering Eye
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Infiltrator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Unsummon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utter End
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Esper Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Perplex
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mortify
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Vision Skeins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Boomerang
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blink of an Eye
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Recoil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Consider
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
You Come to a River
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Disenchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Into the Roil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fracture
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Clutch of the Undercity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Murder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commandeer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Snapback
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dissolve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Memory Plunder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Aethersnatch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Fumble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Words of Wisdom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Desertion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emergency Eject
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Extract Brain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mass Manipulation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Bribery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blatant Thievery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Head Games
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Aether Gale
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ringsight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Evangelize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Whispering Madness
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Minds Aglow
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Wrath of God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Extract from Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Acquire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Karn's Temporal Sundering
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Worst Fears
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Void Snare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Goods
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Conscription
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mindslaver
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Giant's Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Paradox Haze
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Celestial Dawn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Seer's Vision
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Court of Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Take Possession
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Confiscate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Removal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Production
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pacifism
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
False Demise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rogue Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Kitnap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Persuasion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Volition Reins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fool's Demise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
As Foretold
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Weftwalking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Static Snare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ashiok, Dream Render
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Geode
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Cultivator's Caravan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-32%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Firemind Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Manalith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Silence
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Vivid Creek
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Vivid Marsh
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Vivid Meadow
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Soured Springs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Conduit Pylons
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Unknown Shores
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Guildmages' Forum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Hidden Grotto
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Esper Panorama
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Rupture Spire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Painted Bluffs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Port Town
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy