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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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Bitterblossom
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Ritual
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
66%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Culling the Weak
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Contamination
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Ophiomancer
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Chrome Mox
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
82%synergy
Opposition Agent
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
79%synergy
Necropotence
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
61%synergy
The One Ring
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Imperial Seal
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Reassembling Skeleton
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
39%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Blood Pet
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Blood Artist
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Gravecrawler
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Memnite
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Nether Traitor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Shield Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Hireling
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cynical Loner
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Carrion Feeder
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Dismember
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Sacrifice
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Saw in Half
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Defile
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-29%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Fatal Push
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Smallpox
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Buried Alive
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Innocent Blood
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Pox
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Death Cloud
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Tangle Wire
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Torpor Orb
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Cursed Totem
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Smokestack
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Trinisphere
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Vexing Bauble
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Winter Orb
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Prized Statue
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of the Void
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Bottomless Pit
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Oppression
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Necrogen Mists
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Nether Void
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Desolation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
The Abyss
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Strip Mine
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
City of Traitors
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Wasteland
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Crystal Vein
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
34%synergy
Drownyard Temple
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Whispers
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Peat Bog
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Pit
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Lake of the Dead
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Blast Zone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
77%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
71%synergy
Mox Diamond
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
The Soul Stone
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Cavern of Souls
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
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