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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Back to Top
Thieving Skydiver
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Desertion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Bribery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Agent of Treachery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
High Tide
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Arcanis the Omnipotent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shield Broker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Memnarch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sower of Temptation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
The Reality Chip
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Burnished Hart
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tribute Mage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Aura Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Shoreline Looter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
River Herald Scout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Master of Waves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Kraken Hatchling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gingerbrute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silent Arbiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maeve, Insidious Singer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrivener
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jushi Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crafty Cutpurse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Meloku the Clouded Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Resculpt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archmage's Charm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Narset's Reversal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Domineering Will
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptic Command
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Essence Capture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Consign to Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Voyage's End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lose Focus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Repulse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Dominate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slip Out the Back
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Contact Other Plane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ray of Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Into the Roil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Annul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wrong Turn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minor Misstep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Boomerang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Miscast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gather Specimens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Theoretical Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Syphon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Invoke the Winds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Acquire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Rite of Replication
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Mass Manipulation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blatant Thievery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Expropriate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Drag Under
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Flawless Forgery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
See Beyond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Power of Persuasion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clone Legion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Time Stretch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stolen Goods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Jace's Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Confiscation Coup
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Time Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Dominion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Box
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Unwinding Clock
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mirage Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Wand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Bronze Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scepter of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Mantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
River Song's Diary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mimic Vat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror of Galadriel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Forsaken Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Possession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heroes' Podium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fleetfeather Sandals
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindslaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crown of Empires
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strider Harness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Endless Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Shard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Short Sword
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mind's Dilation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Freed from the Real
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Steal Enchantment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Control Magic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Confiscate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Kitnap
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mind Control
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Annex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Accusation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Overburden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Steal Artifact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stop Cold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Identity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Archmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Architect of Thought
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Conclave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Seafarer's Quay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Patriar's Seal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Sky Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
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