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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
Rule of Law
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Ethereal Armor
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
65%synergy
All That Glitters
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Negate
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Curator's Ward
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Ghostly Prison
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Rest in Peace
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Solemnity
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Grasp of Fate
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Windborn Muse
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Hushbringer
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Auramancer
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Archon of Emeria
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Entity Tracker
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Grim Guardian
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Containment Priest
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Astelli Reclaimer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Soulless Jailer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Doomwake Giant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Drana and Linvala
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Kunoros, Hound of Athreos
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Master of Keys
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Putrid Goblin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lost Auramancers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Void Rend
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Turn Aside
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Dispel
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Spell Pierce
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Render Silent
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Despark
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Mortify
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
No More Lies
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Miscalculation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Perplex
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn Charm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Impulse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Angelsong
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Unravel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Resurgent Belief
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Divine Reckoning
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wrath of God
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Open the Armory
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Fade Away
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Austere Command
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Norn's Annex
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Genji Glove
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Battle Mastery
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Aura of Silence
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Monastery Siege
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Aqueous Form
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Copy Enchantment
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Energy Flux
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Timely Ward
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Banishing Light
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Mana Breach
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Karmic Justice
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sphere of Safety
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Combat Research
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Staggering Insight
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Vanishing
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Phyresis
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Seal from Existence
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Solitary Confinement
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Suppression Field
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Energy Field
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Nevermore
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Shielded by Faith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Eel Umbra
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Out of Time
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Stasis
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Telepathy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Detention Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Stony Silence
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Island Sanctuary
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Link
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Pariah
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Frozen Aether
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mistveil Plains
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-23%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Signet
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Dimir Locket
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Locket
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Locket
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Prairie Stream
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Choked Estuary
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Obscura Storefront
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Dismal Backwater
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Scoured Barrens
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Creek
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Esper Panorama
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Vivid Marsh
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Meandering River
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Moor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Heath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy