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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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Rimefire Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Control Magic
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
67%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Blatant Thievery
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Desertion
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Invoke the Winds
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Bribery
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Agent of Treachery
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion40 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
36%synergy
High Tide
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Archmage's Charm
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Sower of Temptation
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Steal Enchantment
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Aura Thief
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Clever Impersonator
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Memnarch
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Clone
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Roil Elemental
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Spark Double
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Callous Oppressor
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Mind Flayer
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Stunt Double
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Seasinger
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Doppelganger
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Aphetto Alchemist
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Dominating Licid
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Cryptoplasm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Body Double
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Hypnotic Siren
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Master Thief
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Seahunter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Gather Specimens
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Cryptic Command
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Commandeer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Dominate
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Disallow
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Reins of Power
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Aethersnatch
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
6%synergy
See Double
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fumble
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Aetherspouts
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Dissipate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Ray of Command
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Domineering Will
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Dig Through Time
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Defabricate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Octopus Form
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Twincast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Confluence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Reenact the Crime
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Magic Damper
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mass Manipulation
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Acquire
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Expropriate
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Replication
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Entrancing Melody
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Telemin Performance
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima's Will
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Clone Legion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Flow of Ideas
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Spectral Deluge
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Season of Weaving
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Wash Out
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lullmage's Domination
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Illusionist's Bracers
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Helm of Possession
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Bident of Thassa
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Glaring Spotlight
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mindslaver
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Confiscate
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Mind Control
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Treachery
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Legacy's Allure
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Steal Artifact
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Annex
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Mirrormade
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Unbinding
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Volition Reins
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kitnap
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Take Possession
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Telepathy
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Domestication
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Deeproot Waters
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Merrow Commerce
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Followed Footsteps
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Back to Basics
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Persuasion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Grafted Identity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Detection Tower
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Coral Atoll
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Tolaria West
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Skyline Cascade
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Caged Sun
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Thran Dynamo
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Patriar's Seal
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Nyx Lotus
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Misleading Signpost
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
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