Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Discard

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
Emeritus of Woe
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
43%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Bitterblossom
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Ophiomancer
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Smokestack
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Oppression
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Bloodghast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Waste Not
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Contamination
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Pox
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mindslicer
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Sheoldred
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Ghast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Burglar Rat
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Virus Beetle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Nether Spirit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
The Raven Man
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nezumi Informant
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Hecteyes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Phage the Untouchable
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mortivore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Harvester of Souls
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mind Rake
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Sinkhole
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Extortion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Duress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Thoughtseize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Prized Statue
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Servo Schematic
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Tangle Wire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mana Web
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Tithing Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Bottomless Pit
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Desolation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bandit's Talent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Drownyard Temple
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Peat Bog
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Castle Locthwain
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Realm of Koh
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Vault of Whispers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Folly
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy