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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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Cabal Ritual
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Bitterblossom
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Bloodghast
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Entomb
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Snuff Out
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Ophiomancer
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion41 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Opposition Agent
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Mana Vault
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Necropotence
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
60%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
The One Ring
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
35%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Blood Pet
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Gravecrawler
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Memnite
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Warren Soultrader
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Shield Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Cynical Loner
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Dismember
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Sacrifice
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Saw in Half
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Cut Down
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Defile
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-31%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Grim Tutor
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Smallpox
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Buried Alive
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Pox
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-25%synergy
Death Cloud
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mutilate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Torpor Orb
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Tangle Wire
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Cursed Totem
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Smokestack
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Trinisphere
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vexing Bauble
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Winter Orb
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mindcrank
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of the Void
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Obedience
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Welding Jar
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Contamination
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Animate Dead
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Mists
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Dead
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Bottomless Pit
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Nether Void
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Waste Not
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
The Abyss
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Strip Mine
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
46%synergy
City of Traitors
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Wasteland
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Crystal Vein
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Peat Bog
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-23%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion45 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
71%inclusion32 decks45 decks
67%synergy
Mox Opal
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
65%synergy
Grim Monolith
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
50%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Cavern of Souls
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
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