Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

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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MTGStocks
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pox Plague
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.5%inclusion12 decks218 decks
-2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.22K decks1.64K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
68%inclusion1.11K decks1.64K decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion1.02K decks1.64K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.05K decks1.64K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion853 decks1.64K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion967 decks1.64K decks
48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
49%inclusion806 decks1.64K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion1.03K decks1.64K decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.06K decks1.64K decks
45%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion810 decks1.64K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion1.43K decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.12K decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion922 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion846 decks1.64K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion838 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion791 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion787 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion780 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion773 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion718 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion895 decks1.64K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion745 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion617 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion581 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion550 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion543 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion541 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion517 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion489 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion466 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion709 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion686 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion667 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion614 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion569 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion541 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion532 decks1.64K decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion509 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion499 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion479 decks1.64K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion459 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion439 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion436 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion413 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion409 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion402 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion396 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
24%inclusion144 decks601 decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion375 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion358 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion354 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion345 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion344 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion326 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion319 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion284 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion275 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion240 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion228 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion225 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion222 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion212 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion202 decks1.63K decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion192 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion180 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion178 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion163 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion159 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion152 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.2%inclusion151 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
9.2%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.4%inclusion89 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
8.4%inclusion137 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.4%inclusion121 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion686 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion664 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion599 decks1.64K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion559 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion507 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion456 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion445 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion429 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion415 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion395 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion391 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion273 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion269 decks1.64K decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion244 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion242 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion227 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion194 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion187 decks1.64K decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion171 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion168 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.5%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion142 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion124 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion82 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion667 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion540 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion506 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion482 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion478 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion416 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion382 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion359 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion342 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion339 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion295 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion278 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion273 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion272 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion254 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion224 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion207 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion204 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion200 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion194 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion188 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion182 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion175 decks1.63K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion160 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion150 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion139 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion116 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.0%inclusion113 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion106 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion584 decks1.64K decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion537 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion496 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion428 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion347 decks1.64K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion338 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion320 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion286 decks1.64K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion281 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion247 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion240 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion226 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion222 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion133 decks1.05K decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion201 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion200 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion199 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion198 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion194 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion192 decks1.64K decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion186 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion185 decks1.64K decks
-17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion184 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion184 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion164 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion162 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion157 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion157 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion156 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion132 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.7%inclusion29 decks509 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion677 decks1.64K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion660 decks1.64K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion493 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion384 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion357 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion340 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion337 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion320 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion299 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion249 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion231 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion226 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion198 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion184 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion182 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion170 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion167 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.5%inclusion140 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.2%inclusion42 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion134 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion127 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.7%inclusion126 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion114 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.8%inclusion27 decks400 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
6.0%inclusion98 decks1.64K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.8%inclusion23 decks399 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.7%inclusion93 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion88 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion387 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion314 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion292 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion269 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion147 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion920 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion838 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion757 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion707 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion490 decks1.64K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion480 decks1.64K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion465 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion417 decks1.64K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion404 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion394 decks1.64K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion368 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion342 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion341 decks1.64K decks
13%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion161 decks777 decks
20%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion286 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion285 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion281 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion253 decks1.64K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion217 decks1.64K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion212 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion194 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion191 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion176 decks1.64K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion175 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion165 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion156 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.5%inclusion155 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.64K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion62 decks933 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion107 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.64K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.5%inclusion28 decks507 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion86 decks1.64K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.0%inclusion82 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.51K decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.17K decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion651 decks1.64K decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion596 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion507 decks1.64K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion362 decks1.64K decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion147 decks729 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion328 decks1.64K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion297 decks1.64K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion289 decks1.64K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion247 decks1.64K decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion197 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion190 decks1.64K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.4%inclusion137 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.52K decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion507 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion429 decks1.64K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion364 decks1.64K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion326 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion259 decks1.64K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion240 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion230 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion223 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion220 decks1.64K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion207 decks1.64K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion197 decks1.64K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion172 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.64K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion101 decks1.64K decks
1%synergy