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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
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Bitterblossom
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Culling the Weak
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Contamination
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Ophiomancer
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Snuff Out
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Opposition Agent
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Necropotence
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
34%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Blood Pet
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Gravecrawler
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Memnite
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mindslicer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ornithopter
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Nether Traitor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Nether Spirit
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Ghast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Shield Sphere
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Grim Hireling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Carrion Feeder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Cynical Loner
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Dismember
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ad Nauseam
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sacrifice
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Cut Down
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Defile
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-29%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Fatal Push
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Smallpox
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Buried Alive
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pox
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Death Cloud
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Tangle Wire
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Torpor Orb
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Smokestack
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Cursed Totem
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Trinisphere
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Vexing Bauble
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Winter Orb
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of the Void
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Obedience
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Manifold Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Welding Jar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Necrogen Mists
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Bottomless Pit
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Dance of the Dead
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Nether Void
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
The Abyss
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
46%synergy
City of Traitors
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Crystal Vein
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Drownyard Temple
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Lake of the Dead
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Peat Bog
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Fountainport
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion47 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Mox Diamond
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Grim Monolith
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
48%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Paradise Mantle
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
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