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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Avatar's Wrath
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Destined Confrontation
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Diplomatic Immunity
66%inclusion56 decks85 decks
64%synergy
All That Glitters
69%inclusion59 decks85 decks
61%synergy
Greater Auramancy
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
59%synergy
Rest in Peace
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Solemnity
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
57%synergy
Grasp of Fate
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Ethereal Armor
56%inclusion48 decks85 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
72%inclusion61 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Ghostly Prison
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Blind Obedience
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Aura of Silence
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Rule of Law
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
47%synergy
Stasis
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Mirrormade
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Notion Thief
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Entity Tracker
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Windborn Muse
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Tribute Mage
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Zur, Eternal Schemer
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Hushbringer
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Starfield Mystic
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Grim Guardian
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Clarion Conqueror
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
The Master of Keys
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
6%synergy
Mother of Runes
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Drana and Linvala
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Chrome Companion
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Silent Arbiter
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Auramancer
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Eriette of the Charmed Apple
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Silence
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Consultation
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Turn Aside
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Winds of Rath
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Replenish
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Damn
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Braingeyser
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Strionic Resonator
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Tel-Jilad Stylus
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Rishadan Pawnshop
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Meekstone
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Copy Enchantment
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Shielded by Faith
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Energy Field
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Phyresis
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Vanishing
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Solitary Confinement
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Curator's Ward
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Aqueous Form
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Safety
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Karmic Justice
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Mana Breach
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Battle Mastery
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
21%synergy
Timely Ward
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Web of Inertia
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Gift of Immortality
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Nevermore
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Stony Silence
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Energy Flux
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Staggering Insight
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Silence
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Nine Lives
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Monastery Siege
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Seal of Cleansing
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Mantle
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Second Chance
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Monologue Tax
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Oblivion Ring
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Banishing Light
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Detention Sphere
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Out of Time
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Oppression
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Den
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion73 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion80 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion77 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Godless Shrine
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Watery Grave
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion42 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
42%inclusion36 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
35%inclusion30 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of Silence
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-8%synergy