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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Vega, the Watcher
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
89%synergy
Telepathy
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Thief of Sanity
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Hostage Taker
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Celestial Dawn
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Tasha, the Witch Queen
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Gonti, Lord of Luxury
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Drana and Linvala
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Baleful Strix
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Thieving Varmint
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Void Rend
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Notion Thief
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Smothering Tithe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Opposition Agent
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Nightveil Specter
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Evil Twin
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Agent of Treachery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Elder Brain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Merieke Ri Berit
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sower of Temptation
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gonti, Night Minister
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Windborn Muse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nihiloor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fatespinner
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mind Flayer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gríma, Saruman's Footman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Intellect Devourer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Empress Galina
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Voice of Victory
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mister Negative
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brainstealer Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Clone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Shinobi
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
It That Betrays
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Siphon Insight
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Despark
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utter End
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Render Silent
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Permission Denied
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Esper Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Abstruse Appropriation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Perplex
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Desertion
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reprieve
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Syncopate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Memory Plunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Whoosh!
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ice Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Extract Brain
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Vindicate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Blatant Thievery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Day of Judgment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cruelclaw's Heist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Stolen Goods
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Acquire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fractured Identity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Duress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Feed the Swarm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mass Manipulation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Invoke the Winds
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cut a Deal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtseize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Singularity Rupture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Ureni's Rebuff
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mindslaver
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mirage Mirror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wedding Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Helm of the Host
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strionic Resonator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Control Magic
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Paradox Haze
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Court of Locthwain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cunning Rhetoric
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Forced Fruition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Persuasion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Dimir Signet
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Haul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blitzball
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prairie Stream
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Spire of Industry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Watery Grave
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Morphic Pool
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Vault of Champions
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Obscura Storefront
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Scoured Barrens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Insomnia, Crown City
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy