Zur the Enchanter (Commander) - Budget Optimized

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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
Ethereal Armor
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Solemnity
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Rule of Law
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Grasp of Fate
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Rest in Peace
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Winds of Rath
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Mirrormade
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Aqueous Form
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Necropotence
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Glacial Chasm
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Auramancer
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Windborn Muse
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Entity Tracker
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Hushbringer
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
10%synergy
The Master of Keys
11%inclusion8 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Containment Priest
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Neva, Stalked by Nightmares
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Spirited Companion
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
6.7%inclusion5 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Hateful Eidolon
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Archetype of Courage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Doomwake Giant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Void Rend
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Hindering Light
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Turn Aside
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
No More Lies
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Silence
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Bane's Contingency
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Disenchant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Neutralize
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Resurgent Belief
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Time Wipe
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Open the Vaults
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Ringsight
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Fade Away
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tel-Jilad Stylus
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Helm of the Gods
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Rishadan Pawnshop
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Chimes
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Static Orb
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Curator's Ward
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Copy Enchantment
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Banishing Light
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Vanishing
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Phyresis
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Timely Ward
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Stasis
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Shielded by Faith
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Battle Mastery
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Greater Auramancy
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Energy Field
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Aura of Silence
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Oblivion Ring
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Solitary Confinement
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Immortality
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Energy Flux
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Out of Time
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Detention Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Monastery Siege
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Staggering Insight
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Hyena Umbra
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Karmic Justice
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Mana Breach
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
15%inclusion11 decks72 decks
13%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Nevermore
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Seal from Existence
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Arrest
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Lawmage's Binding
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Desolation
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Empyrial Armor
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Nine Lives
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Web of Inertia
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Idolized
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Dark Depths
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Orzhov Signet
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Signet
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Marble Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Locket
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Locket
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion51 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Scoured Barrens
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Deceit
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-13%synergy
Dismal Backwater
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Obscura Storefront
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Esper Panorama
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Guildgate
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Dimir Guildgate
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Jwar Isle Refuge
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Field
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Meandering River
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Submerged Boneyard
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Vivid Marsh
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-11%synergy