Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Super Shredder
2.7%inclusion12 decks439 decks
1%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
2.2%inclusion5 decks228 decks
-1%synergy
Shredder's Technique
1.9%inclusion3 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.12K decks1.52K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
68%inclusion1.04K decks1.52K decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion944 decks1.52K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion980 decks1.52K decks
53%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion790 decks1.52K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion904 decks1.52K decks
49%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion761 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion964 decks1.52K decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion993 decks1.52K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion750 decks1.52K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.33K decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.03K decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion860 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion787 decks1.52K decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion778 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion736 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion735 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion724 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion716 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion676 decks1.52K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion840 decks1.52K decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion702 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion584 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion555 decks1.52K decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion513 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion512 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion509 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion498 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion466 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion448 decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion651 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion631 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion613 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion566 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion526 decks1.52K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion508 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion504 decks1.52K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion482 decks1.52K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion457 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion451 decks1.52K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion426 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion398 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion397 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion385 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion374 decks1.51K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion373 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion368 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion356 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion340 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion324 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion98 decks466 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion319 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion314 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion301 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion299 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion253 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion248 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion229 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion219 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion211 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion203 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion190 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
11%inclusion171 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion170 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion166 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion161 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion150 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion142 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.1%inclusion139 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.9%inclusion82 decks926 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
7.9%inclusion120 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.4%inclusion112 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.2%inclusion110 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.50K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion636 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion629 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion557 decks1.52K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion518 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion468 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion430 decks1.51K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion415 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion395 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion382 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion372 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion365 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion260 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion254 decks1.52K decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion229 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion216 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion176 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion163 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion160 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion156 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion155 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion148 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.2%inclusion140 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
8.8%inclusion134 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion132 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.2%inclusion124 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion116 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.1%inclusion77 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion619 decks1.52K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion493 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion474 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion449 decks1.52K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion449 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion394 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion343 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion333 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion326 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion313 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion271 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion259 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion258 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion256 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion243 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion234 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion208 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion191 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
13%inclusion191 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion186 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion182 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion178 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion164 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion161 decks1.51K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion140 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion129 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.4%inclusion127 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.3%inclusion109 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.2%inclusion110 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion98 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.6%inclusion85 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.4%inclusion82 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion541 decks1.52K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion490 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion461 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion400 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion328 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion313 decks1.52K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion305 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion266 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion261 decks1.52K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion234 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion226 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion212 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion196 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion193 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion183 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion182 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion181 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion110 decks926 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion178 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion173 decks1.52K decks
-8%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion171 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion164 decks1.52K decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion153 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion151 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion148 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion145 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.6%inclusion131 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.2%inclusion124 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.9%inclusion105 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.7%inclusion25 decks372 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion628 decks1.52K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion615 decks1.52K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion464 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion360 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion327 decks1.52K decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion324 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion308 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion289 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion268 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion232 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion215 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion211 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion172 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion172 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion165 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion154 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion144 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.4%inclusion143 decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion21 decks254 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion125 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion122 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.9%inclusion119 decks1.51K decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion119 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.8%inclusion118 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.5%inclusion114 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion112 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.2%inclusion109 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.1%inclusion18 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.52K decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.52K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.3%inclusion81 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion359 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion297 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion281 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion253 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion140 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion856 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion784 decks1.52K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion708 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion658 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
31%inclusion467 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion451 decks1.52K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion422 decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion395 decks1.52K decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion378 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion363 decks1.52K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion340 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
22%inclusion140 decks648 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion325 decks1.52K decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion320 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion273 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion272 decks1.52K decks
16%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion272 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion239 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion235 decks1.52K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion204 decks1.52K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion201 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion186 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion182 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion164 decks1.52K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion163 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion154 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion150 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion145 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.5%inclusion144 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.8%inclusion133 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.4%inclusion127 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion117 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion60 decks804 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion99 decks1.52K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.52K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
5.8%inclusion88 decks1.51K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion83 decks1.52K decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.4%inclusion20 decks370 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion80 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.41K decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.08K decks1.52K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion620 decks1.52K decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion557 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion483 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion344 decks1.52K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion318 decks1.52K decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion278 decks1.52K decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion109 decks599 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion276 decks1.52K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion240 decks1.52K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion191 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion179 decks1.52K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.4%inclusion128 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.8%inclusion103 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion91 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion87 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.42K decks1.52K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion468 decks1.52K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion395 decks1.52K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion347 decks1.52K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion301 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion247 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion227 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion217 decks1.52K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion209 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion208 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion186 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion182 decks1.52K decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion158 decks1.52K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion107 decks1.52K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion104 decks1.52K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion95 decks1.52K decks
1%synergy