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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Omni-Changeling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Leyline of Singularity
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
78%synergy
Bribery
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
54%synergy
Control Magic
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Agent of Treachery
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
50%synergy
Treachery
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Blatant Thievery
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
9%synergy
High Tide
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion31 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Mystical Tutor
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Roil Elemental
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Sower of Temptation
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Memnarch
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Aura Thief
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Clever Impersonator
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
26%synergy
Mind Flayer
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Spellskite
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Spark Double
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Clone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Callous Oppressor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Archaeomancer
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Stunt Double
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Fatespinner
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Willbreaker
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Kelpie Guide
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cryptoplasm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage's Charm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Disallow
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Aethersnatch
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Tale's End
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Fumble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Cryptic Command
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Rewind
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Defabricate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Consign to Memory
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Reins of Power
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Miscast
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dominate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Stifle
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
See Double
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dissolve
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Spelljack
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ray of Command
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Convolute
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Invoke the Winds
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Acquire
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mass Manipulation
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Fabricate
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Expropriate
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of Replication
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Time Warp
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Boomerang Basics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Clone Legion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spectral Deluge
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Braingeyser
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Flow of Ideas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Reshape
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Plea for Power
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Isochron Scepter
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Magewright's Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Staff of Domination
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mirage Mirror
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Possession
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cloud Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Aether Vial
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Corrupted Conscience
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Freed from the Real
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Steal Enchantment
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mind Control
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Confiscate
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Legacy's Allure
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Telepathy
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Volition Reins
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Land Equilibrium
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Stasis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Power Artifact
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Kitnap
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Public Enemy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Endless Evil
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dress Down
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Eaten by Piranhas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Take Possession
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dream Leash
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Academy Ruins
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Castle Vantress
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Rivendell
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Secret Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
War Room
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Coral Atoll
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Patriar's Seal
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Caged Sun
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
89%inclusion33 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
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