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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Azula, Cunning Usurper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vega, the Watcher
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
80%synergy
Thief of Sanity
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
73%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Telepathy
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Siphon Insight
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Control Magic
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Nightveil Specter
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Evil Twin
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
60%synergy
Elder Brain
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Nihiloor
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Mind Flayer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Intellect Devourer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Extract Brain
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Mind Control
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Hostage Taker
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Clone
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Thieving Amalgam
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Thieving Varmint
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Simic Manipulator
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Herald of Leshrac
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Arvinox, the Mind Flail
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sower of Temptation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Agent of Treachery
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Baleful Strix
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Silent-Blade Oni
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dragonlord Silumgar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Alloy Myr
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rook Turret
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Magister Sphinx
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mulldrifter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Master Thief
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Realmwright
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Willbreaker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Unsummon
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Memory Plunder
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Vapor Snag
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Unsubstantiate
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Roil
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Blink of an Eye
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Aethersnatch
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-39%synergy
Utter End
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Run Away Together
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Mortify
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Esper Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Gather Specimens
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Dominate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Desertion
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Render Silent
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Unravel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reroute Systems
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Domineering Will
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dissolve
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Perplex
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Disenchant
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Evacuation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Didn't Say Please
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Select for Inspection
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Subjugate the Hobbits
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Mass Manipulation
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Entrancing Melody
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Invoke the Winds
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Stolen Goods
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Merciless Eviction
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Time Wipe
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Heartless Conscription
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Blatant Thievery
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bribery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Cut a Deal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima's Will
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ringsight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Head Games
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Talent of the Telepath
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Voyage Home
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Wand
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Mindslaver
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Mirage Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Possession Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Confiscate
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Persuasion
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Celestial Dawn
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Soul Ransom
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Enslave
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Volition Reins
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Court of Locthwain
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Paradox Haze
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Become the Pilot
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Take Possession
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Hedonist's Trove
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Seer's Vision
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Seal of Removal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Chorale of the Void
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shardmage's Rescue
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Kitnap
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Steal Artifact
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rogue Class
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
As Foretold
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Temple of the False God
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Sphere
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geode
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Firemind Vessel
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Manalith
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Replicating Ring
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-31%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Blitzball
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-29%synergy
Fountain of Ichor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Relic
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
All-Fates Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Solar Transformer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion44 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Scoured Barrens
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Myriad Landscape
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Tranquil Cove
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Transguild Promenade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Gateway Plaza
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Rupture Spire
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thriving Moor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Silence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Thriving Heath
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Unknown Shores
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Vivid Meadow
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-23%synergy
Vivid Creek
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Shimmering Grotto
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Capital City
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Vivid Marsh
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Obscura Storefront
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
University Campus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sinister Hideout
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-26%synergy