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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
Nightmares and Daydreams
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Diplomatic Immunity
66%inclusion57 decks87 decks
63%synergy
All That Glitters
68%inclusion59 decks87 decks
59%synergy
Rest in Peace
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Greater Auramancy
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
58%synergy
Solemnity
60%inclusion52 decks87 decks
57%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
56%synergy
Grasp of Fate
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
61%inclusion53 decks87 decks
55%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
54%synergy
Ethereal Armor
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
72%inclusion63 decks87 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
62%inclusion54 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Aura of Silence
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Rule of Law
49%inclusion43 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Stasis
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
45%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
41%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
34%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion31 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
45%inclusion39 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Notion Thief
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Entity Tracker
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Windborn Muse
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Hushbringer
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Grim Guardian
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
The Master of Keys
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Companion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Kambal, Consul of Allocation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion41 decks87 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Turn Aside
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-17%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Replenish
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Damn
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Braingeyser
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Winter Orb
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Rishadan Pawnshop
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Authority of the Consuls
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
37%inclusion32 decks87 decks
32%synergy
Copy Enchantment
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
30%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion26 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Shielded by Faith
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Energy Field
28%inclusion24 decks87 decks
27%synergy
Phyresis
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Vanishing
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
26%synergy
Solitary Confinement
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Curator's Ward
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion22 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Deafening Silence
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
23%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Karmic Justice
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Mana Breach
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Battle Mastery
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
21%synergy
Web of Inertia
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
20%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Gift of Immortality
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
16%synergy
Nevermore
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
15%synergy
Stony Silence
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Energy Flux
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Insight
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Siege
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Decree of Silence
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Nine Lives
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Second Chance
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Ring
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Detention Sphere
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Seal from Existence
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Out of Time
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion18 decks87 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion45 decks87 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion23 decks87 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion21 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion6 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion75 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion51 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion50 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
43%inclusion37 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion16 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion7 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion82 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion79 decks87 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion49 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
54%inclusion47 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion44 decks87 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion42 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
46%inclusion40 decks87 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion38 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion36 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion35 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
-15%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion34 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion30 decks87 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion28 decks87 decks
-8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
31%inclusion27 decks87 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion20 decks87 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion19 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion17 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion15 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion14 decks87 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
-16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
0%synergy