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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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Secret of Bloodbending
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Bribery
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Agent of Treachery
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Control Magic
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Treachery
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
49%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Blatant Thievery
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Greaves
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
38%synergy
High Tide
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Sower of Temptation
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Roil Elemental
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Memnarch
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Aura Thief
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Mind Flayer
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Clone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Callous Oppressor
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Stunt Double
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kelpie Guide
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Dominating Licid
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Willbreaker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Fatestitcher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Phantasmal Image
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Fatespinner
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx Ambassador
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorhall Mimic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Cryptoplasm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Desertion
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Disallow
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Tale's End
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Command
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Consign to Memory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Defabricate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
See Double
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Refute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Resculpt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Domineering Will
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aetherspouts
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Spelljack
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Acquire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mass Manipulation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Fabricate
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Entrancing Melody
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reshape
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Clone Legion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Flow of Ideas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Braingeyser
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Winter Moon
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mirage Mirror
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mindslaver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Magewright's Stone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Moonsilver Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Aether Vial
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Back to Basics
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Steal Enchantment
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mind Control
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Confiscate
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Steal Artifact
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Mind's Dilation
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Legacy's Allure
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Telepathy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Power Artifact
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Kitnap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Merrow Commerce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Land Equilibrium
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Endless Evil
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Stasis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Castle Vantress
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Detection Tower
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rivendell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Coral Atoll
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Patriar's Seal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Caged Sun
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
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