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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
Telepathy
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Thief of Sanity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Hostage Taker
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Paradox Haze
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Celestial Dawn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Drana and Linvala
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Nightveil Specter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Evil Twin
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Elder Brain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Agent of Treachery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Thieving Varmint
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Nihiloor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sower of Temptation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Clever Impersonator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Windborn Muse
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mister Negative
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Uthros Psionicist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dakra Mystic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fatespinner
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mind Flayer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Aberration
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Intellect Devourer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Realmwright
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Negate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Siphon Insight
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Render Silent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Despark
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Perplex
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Utter End
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Whoosh!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Absorb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
See Double
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Press the Enemy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Time Stop
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Memory Plunder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Insidious Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cryptic Command
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boomerang
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mortify
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ice Magic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Caustic Exhale
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bribery
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Vindicate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Farewell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Extract Brain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fractured Identity
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Merciless Eviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Head Games
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blatant Thievery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Stolen Goods
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Unending Whisper
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wrath of God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Abandon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Telemin Performance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cut a Deal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mass Manipulation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Acquire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mindslaver
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Water Crystal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Temple Bell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Wand of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Court of Locthwain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Control Magic
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Mind's Dilation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Dissipation Field
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Weftwalking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Static Snare
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Academy Ruins
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Den
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Seat of the Synod
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Victory Chimes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Blitzball
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
White Auracite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Silence
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Godless Shrine
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Spire of Industry
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Tainted Isle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dismal Backwater
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Morphic Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Scoured Barrens
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-33%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
University Campus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vivid Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy