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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
Grasp of Fate
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
60%synergy
All That Glitters
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Rule of Law
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Ethereal Armor
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Banishing Light
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Sun Titan
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Copy Enchantment
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Curator's Ward
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-31%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Winds of Rath
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Auramancer
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Eidolon of Rhetoric
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Street Wraith
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Grim Guardian
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Tribute Mage
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Starfield Mystic
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Doomwake Giant
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Valiant Rescuer
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Aether Channeler
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
The Master of Keys
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Curator of Mysteries
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Flourishing Fox
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Drannith Healer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Eidolon of Countless Battles
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Herald of the Forgotten
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Eagles of the North
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Dispel
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Neutralize
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Mana Leak
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Forsake the Worldly
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Countervailing Winds
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Despark
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Angelsong
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Miscalculation
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Turn Aside
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Radiant's Judgment
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Hindering Light
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Excavation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Expunge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Rescind
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Rebuild
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Blessing
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Mage's Guile
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Complicate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Censor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Countersquall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Unsummon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scarab Feast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Mental Journey
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Utter End
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Miscast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Mortify
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Restoration Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
No More Lies
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Shred Memory
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Return to Dust
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Spectacular Pileup
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Decree of Pain
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Open the Armory
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Wander in Death
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Fade Away
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Manse
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Memory Leak
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ringsight
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Merciless Eviction
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Feed the Swarm
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Painful Truths
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Syphon Mind
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Damn
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Fluctuator
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Oblivion Ring
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Solitary Confinement
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Seal from Existence
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Rest in Peace
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Staggering Insight
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Aqueous Form
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Battle Mastery
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Astral Slide
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormade
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Astral Drift
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Monastery Siege
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Timely Ward
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Detention Sphere
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Chains of Custody
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Energy Flux
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Oubliette
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Aura of Silence
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Out of Time
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Witness Protection
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Vanishing
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Cast Out
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Twinblade Blessing
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Dark Tutelage
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Reprobation
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Drake Haven
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Safety
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Phyresis
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Justice
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Escape Protocol
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Breach
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Eel Umbra
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Nevermore
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Lonely Sandbar
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Barren Moor
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Secluded Steppe
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
30%synergy
Rogue's Passage
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Mire
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Remote Isle
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Drifting Meadow
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
23%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Desert of the True
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Blasted Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-26%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
66%inclusion25 decks38 decks
33%synergy
Orzhov Signet
63%inclusion24 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Dimir Signet
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-15%synergy
Marble Diamond
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Locket
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Orzhov Locket
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Locket
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion30 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion17 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Pools
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
25%synergy
Port Town
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Ash Barrens
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Mire
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Dismal Backwater
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Capital City
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Night Market
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Isle
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Glasswing Grace
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Tainted Field
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy