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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
Telepathy
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Thief of Sanity
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Hostage Taker
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Celestial Dawn
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Paradox Haze
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Supreme Verdict
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Nightveil Specter
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Baleful Strix
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Void Rend
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Damn
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Demonic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Drana and Linvala
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Evil Twin
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Elder Brain
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Agent of Treachery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thieving Varmint
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Nihiloor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sower of Temptation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Windborn Muse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Clever Impersonator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mind Flayer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mister Negative
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Voice of Victory
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dakra Mystic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fatespinner
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soulless Jailer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Simic Manipulator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Siphon Insight
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Despark
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Perplex
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Permission Denied
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Memory Lapse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Utter End
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Whoosh!
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
See Double
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Press the Enemy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Memory Plunder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Time Stop
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Murder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Command
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Unsubstantiate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Hurkyl's Recall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Echoing Truth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Reprieve
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Vindicate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Extract Brain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Austere Command
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fractured Identity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Duress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Merciless Eviction
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Head Games
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mass Manipulation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blatant Thievery
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Stolen Goods
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Unending Whisper
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Telemin Performance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cut a Deal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Minds Aglow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Acquire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Entrancing Melody
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mindslaver
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Water Crystal
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mirage Mirror
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Temple Bell
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulcaller's Bell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Forge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wand of Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lantern of Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Codex Shredder
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Control Magic
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Court of Locthwain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Dissipation Field
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Forced Fruition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
As Foretold
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Confiscate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Weftwalking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Static Snare
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Den
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Duskmantle, House of Shadow
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Skyclave Relic
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Haul
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Victory Chimes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
White Auracite
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Silence
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Godless Shrine
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Deceit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Dismal Backwater
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Morphic Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Scoured Barrens
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-30%synergy
Tainted Isle
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Vivid Marsh
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-26%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Obscura Storefront
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Crossroads Village
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Vivid Creek
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy