Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,195
144decks
Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
94%inclusion135 decks144 decks
81%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
78%inclusion112 decks144 decks
76%synergy
Smokestack
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
69%synergy
Strip Mine
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
66%synergy
Contamination
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Nether Void
63%inclusion90 decks144 decks
62%synergy
City of Traitors
60%inclusion87 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
58%synergy
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion107 decks144 decks
58%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion109 decks144 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion140 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
76%inclusion110 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion97 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
65%inclusion94 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Snuff Out
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion135 decks144 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion135 decks144 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion128 decks144 decks
68%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion124 decks144 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion123 decks144 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion118 decks144 decks
78%synergy
Imperial Seal
74%inclusion107 decks144 decks
67%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
69%inclusion100 decks144 decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion99 decks144 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion84 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
53%inclusion77 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
44%inclusion63 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Blood Pet
39%inclusion56 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
23%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Nether Traitor
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion29 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
-33%synergy
Gravecrawler
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion25 decks144 decks
-31%synergy
Nether Spirit
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Ornithopter
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Shield Sphere
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Viscera Seer
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Entomb
53%inclusion76 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Dismember
51%inclusion74 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
24%inclusion34 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-17%synergy
Undying Malice
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
62%inclusion89 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Pox
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
35%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
-24%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-17%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion27 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Death Cloud
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Tangle Wire
56%inclusion81 decks144 decks
56%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
52%inclusion75 decks144 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
45%inclusion65 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Torpor Orb
42%inclusion60 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
41%inclusion59 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Cursed Totem
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
40%synergy
Vexing Bauble
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
33%synergy
Static Orb
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
26%inclusion38 decks144 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
1%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Chalice of the Void
21%inclusion30 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Mindcrank
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion21 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion19 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-21%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion92 decks144 decks
49%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
49%inclusion71 decks144 decks
48%synergy
Oppression
38%inclusion54 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Bottomless Pit
31%inclusion44 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Necrogen Mists
28%inclusion41 decks144 decks
24%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
28%inclusion40 decks144 decks
18%synergy
The Abyss
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Waste Not
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion31 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Desolation
17%inclusion24 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-15%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
-7%synergy
No Mercy
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion43 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion23 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion122 decks144 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion86 decks144 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
50%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
58%inclusion83 decks144 decks
57%synergy
Wasteland
54%inclusion78 decks144 decks
53%synergy
Crystal Vein
47%inclusion68 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Lake of the Dead
47%inclusion67 decks144 decks
41%synergy
Drownyard Temple
46%inclusion66 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion53 decks144 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
-11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion50 decks144 decks
34%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion49 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
33%inclusion47 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
16%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion39 decks144 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
20%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion33 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion28 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Pit
18%inclusion26 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
14%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion17 decks144 decks
-19%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion16 decks144 decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.6%inclusion11 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Fountainport
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion141 decks144 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion118 decks144 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion111 decks144 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
68%inclusion98 decks144 decks
65%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion96 decks144 decks
64%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion64 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion45 decks144 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion42 decks144 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion37 decks144 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion20 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion18 decks144 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion15 decks144 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.3%inclusion12 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.9%inclusion10 decks144 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion119 decks144 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion101 decks144 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion72 decks144 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion70 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion69 decks144 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion51 decks144 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion46 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion36 decks144 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion35 decks144 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion32 decks144 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion22 decks144 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
5.6%inclusion8 decks144 decks
5%synergy