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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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Steal Enchantment
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
99%synergy
Thalakos Deceiver
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
80%synergy
Callous Oppressor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Aura Thief
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Control Magic
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Gilded Drake
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Blatant Thievery
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Mana Drain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Archmage's Charm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
High Tide
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Counterspell
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Greaves
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Kira, Great Glass-Spinner
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Spellskite
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Sower of Temptation
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Clone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Agent of Treachery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Fatespinner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Ioreth of the Healing House
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Roil Elemental
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Defiler of Dreams
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Marvin, Murderous Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kukemssa Pirates
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Master Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Old Man of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Archivist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cryptoplasm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sea Scryer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Memnarch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Llawan, Cephalid Empress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Scourge of Fleets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Rootwater Thief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dominating Licid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Aboleth Spawn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Unseen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Seasinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beguiler of Wills
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Silver Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mind Flayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stunt Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Octopus Form
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Domineering Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Reins of Power
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Rewind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Ray of Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desertion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Magic Damper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Cyber Conversion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fact or Fiction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Grip of Phyresis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Tale's End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Inspiration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cryptic Command
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Exclude
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Commandeer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fumble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gather Specimens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Substitution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Keep Safe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dominate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Foil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Stifle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Flow of Knowledge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-17%synergy
Dissipate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Defabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Twiddle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Leak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Long-Term Plans
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Impulse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Bribery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Tempted by the Oriq
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Invoke the Winds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Acquire
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Treasure Cruise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Lórien Revealed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dream Cache
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Merchant Scroll
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Personal Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Time Spiral
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Extract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fabricate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mass Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Flow of Ideas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Drain Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Waterbending Scroll
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Helm of Possession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Vedalken Shackles
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Blasting Station
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tsabo's Web
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crawlspace
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Oven
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cloud Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Treachery
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Leyline of Singularity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Legacy's Allure
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Confiscate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Telepathy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Volition Reins
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Steal Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Chamber of Manipulation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Intruder Alarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Binding Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Declaration of Naught
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Domestication
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Persuasion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dream Halls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
As Foretold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
In Bolas's Clutches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Become the Pilot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Witness Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Abduction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Seal of Removal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Castle Vantress
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Diamond Valley
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Detection Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archway of Innovation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-36%synergy
Rivendell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Terrain Generator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Patriar's Seal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Caged Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Misleading Signpost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Island
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
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