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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smallpox
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Smokestack
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Bitterblossom
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Ophiomancer
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Oppression
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Waste Not
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Pox
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Contamination
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Opposition Agent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mindslicer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Accursed Marauder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Sheoldred
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dark Confidant
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Virus Beetle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Nether Spirit
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
The Raven Man
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Nezumi Informant
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Necrogoyf
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hecteyes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Deadly Rollick
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Snuff Out
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Death Cloud
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Innocent Blood
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mind Rake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sinkhole
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Duress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Barter in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gruesome Realization
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Servo Schematic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tangle Wire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Helm of Obedience
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mana Web
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bottomless Pit
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Necrogen Mists
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Desolation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Strip Mine
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Realm of Koh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Barad-dûr
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Drownyard Temple
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Peat Bog
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Folly
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy