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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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Leyline of Singularity
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
100%synergy
Treachery
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Control Magic
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Invoke the Winds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Bribery
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Mana Drain
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Gilded Drake
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
High Tide
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Isochron Scepter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Blatant Thievery
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Grim Monolith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Thieving Skydiver
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Agent of Treachery
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Spellskite
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Clone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Emrakul, the Promised End
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Memnarch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Clever Impersonator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Callous Oppressor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lulu, Stern Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Palinchron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Master of Waves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scrivener
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Emrakul, the World Anew
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Salvager of Secrets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fatestitcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sower of Temptation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kiora, the Rising Tide
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rootwater Thief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Overtaker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Reality Chip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Tidewater Minion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Stunt Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dominating Licid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vesuvan Doppelganger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tribute Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Archmage's Charm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Commandeer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Desertion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Disallow
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Reenact the Crime
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-26%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
See Double
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Consign to Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Scattering Stroke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Aethersnatch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Capsize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cryptic Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Long-Term Plans
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blue Sun's Twilight
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Mass Manipulation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Expropriate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Time Warp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Acquire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Flood of Recollection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fabricate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Kefnet's Last Word
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Braingeyser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spectral Deluge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Entrancing Melody
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Mirror Box
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Lithoform Engine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mindslaver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Endless Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Shard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Staff of Domination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Aether Vial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mirrormade
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Kitnap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Steal Artifact
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Back to Basics
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Legacy's Allure
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Steal Enchantment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Retreat to Coralhelm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mind's Dilation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Confiscate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Endless Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dissipation Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mind Control
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Followed Footsteps
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Power Artifact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Land Equilibrium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Merrow Commerce
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Rivendell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Castle Vantress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Terrain Generator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Archway of Innovation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
62%synergy
Patriar's Seal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Midnight Clock
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Caged Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Horizon of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
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