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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Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Endless Ranks of HYDRA
1.9%inclusion1 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Jocasta, Automaton Avenger
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.24K decks1.67K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
67%inclusion1.12K decks1.67K decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion1.03K decks1.67K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.07K decks1.67K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion866 decks1.67K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion982 decks1.67K decks
48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
49%inclusion816 decks1.67K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion1.05K decks1.67K decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.08K decks1.67K decks
45%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion818 decks1.67K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion1.46K decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.13K decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion932 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion854 decks1.67K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion848 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion810 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion806 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion790 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion788 decks1.67K decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion727 decks1.67K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
54%inclusion900 decks1.67K decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion753 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion621 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion585 decks1.67K decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion559 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion550 decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion545 decks1.67K decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion520 decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion495 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion470 decks1.67K decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion721 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion696 decks1.67K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion676 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion632 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion578 decks1.67K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion552 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion541 decks1.67K decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion516 decks1.67K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion509 decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion484 decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion467 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion449 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion443 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
26%inclusion425 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion420 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion157 decks632 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion401 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion398 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion379 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion367 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion363 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion352 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion352 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion328 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion323 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion289 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion284 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion248 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion231 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion229 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion226 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion217 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion204 decks1.66K decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion193 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion187 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion179 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion173 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion170 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion159 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion155 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion155 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion151 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.6%inclusion93 decks1.08K decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
8.4%inclusion140 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.9%inclusion132 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.4%inclusion124 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion122 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.8%inclusion113 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion700 decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion672 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Snuff Out
36%inclusion608 decks1.67K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion568 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion514 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion465 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion453 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion433 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion423 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion400 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion396 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion275 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion272 decks1.67K decks
-19%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion249 decks1.67K decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion248 decks1.67K decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion229 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion190 decks1.67K decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion175 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion175 decks1.67K decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion174 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion169 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.2%inclusion154 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion145 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion138 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.0%inclusion134 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion681 decks1.67K decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion548 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion512 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion486 decks1.67K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion485 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion424 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion389 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion365 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion346 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion340 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion300 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion280 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion276 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
16%inclusion274 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion266 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion257 decks1.67K decks
-9%synergy
Pox Plague
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion233 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion207 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion207 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion202 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion200 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion186 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion179 decks1.66K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion167 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion154 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.8%inclusion146 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.0%inclusion133 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion97 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.1%inclusion85 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion12 decks239 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion598 decks1.67K decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion547 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion505 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion435 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion355 decks1.67K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion344 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
19%inclusion320 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion294 decks1.67K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion284 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion250 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion245 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion231 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion222 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion135 decks1.08K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion206 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion203 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion202 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion200 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion192 decks1.67K decks
-17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion189 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion188 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion185 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion166 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion164 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Expedition Map
9.5%inclusion158 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.4%inclusion157 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Static Orb
9.2%inclusion154 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.2%inclusion136 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.0%inclusion133 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.9%inclusion32 decks540 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion687 decks1.67K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion665 decks1.67K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion498 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion390 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion367 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion345 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion344 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion321 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion300 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion254 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion236 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion231 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion204 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion187 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion184 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion172 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion169 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion160 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.1%inclusion152 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.5%inclusion142 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.5%inclusion46 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion137 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.7%inclusion128 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.4%inclusion124 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion118 decks1.67K decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion117 decks1.67K decks
-0%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.3%inclusion27 decks430 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion27 decks431 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.8%inclusion97 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.67K decks
-6%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion85 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion393 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion317 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion295 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion270 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion151 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion932 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion847 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion769 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion719 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion494 decks1.67K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion488 decks1.67K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion474 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion422 decks1.67K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion408 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion402 decks1.67K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion374 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion347 decks1.67K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion343 decks1.67K decks
13%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion166 decks808 decks
20%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion288 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion286 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion283 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion263 decks1.67K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion258 decks1.67K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion222 decks1.67K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion214 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion198 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion193 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion178 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion177 decks1.67K decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion168 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.5%inclusion158 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.4%inclusion156 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion149 decks1.67K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion143 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion139 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion129 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.6%inclusion64 decks963 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion109 decks1.67K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.67K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.6%inclusion30 decks538 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.67K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.54K decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.19K decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
39%inclusion657 decks1.67K decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion606 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion511 decks1.67K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion372 decks1.67K decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion154 decks760 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion329 decks1.67K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion303 decks1.67K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion291 decks1.67K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion250 decks1.67K decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion197 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion193 decks1.67K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion138 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.7%inclusion111 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion95 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.67K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.55K decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion514 decks1.67K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion433 decks1.67K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion366 decks1.67K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion328 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion260 decks1.67K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion242 decks1.67K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion232 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion225 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion221 decks1.67K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion207 decks1.67K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion199 decks1.67K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion174 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion113 decks1.67K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.67K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion103 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy