Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,193
136decks
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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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MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
94%inclusion128 decks136 decks
81%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
77%synergy
Smokestack
74%inclusion100 decks136 decks
72%synergy
Strip Mine
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Contamination
68%inclusion93 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Nether Void
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion104 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Smallpox
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
58%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
58%inclusion79 decks136 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion131 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
79%inclusion107 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
74%inclusion101 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion96 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
47%synergy
Snuff Out
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion126 decks136 decks
81%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion120 decks136 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
78%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion112 decks136 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
72%inclusion98 decks136 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion95 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
69%inclusion94 decks136 decks
61%synergy
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion92 decks136 decks
58%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
65%inclusion89 decks136 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion86 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion84 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Blood Pet
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion40 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion29 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
-33%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Ghast
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Grave Titan
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Dismember
52%inclusion71 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Entomb
51%inclusion70 decks136 decks
40%synergy
Culling the Weak
49%inclusion66 decks136 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion23 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
52%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Pox
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
35%inclusion47 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
-23%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
-17%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion25 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Death Cloud
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Mutilate
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
56%inclusion76 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Tangle Wire
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
53%inclusion72 decks136 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Winter Orb
46%inclusion63 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Torpor Orb
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
41%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
43%inclusion58 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Cursed Totem
40%inclusion54 decks136 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion53 decks136 decks
31%synergy
Static Orb
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Vexing Bauble
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Chalice of the Void
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
20%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion28 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion18 decks136 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Manifold Key
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion87 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Oppression
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Bottomless Pit
32%inclusion43 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Necrogen Mists
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
26%synergy
The Abyss
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion35 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Waste Not
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Desolation
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Tainted Aether
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion41 decks136 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion116 decks136 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion84 decks136 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
57%inclusion78 decks136 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion77 decks136 decks
49%synergy
Wasteland
55%inclusion75 decks136 decks
54%synergy
Lake of the Dead
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Drownyard Temple
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Vein
46%inclusion62 decks136 decks
43%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion51 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
37%inclusion50 decks136 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion49 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion48 decks136 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion46 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion44 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Peat Bog
31%inclusion42 decks136 decks
29%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion34 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
24%inclusion32 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
20%inclusion27 decks136 decks
-16%synergy
Cabal Pit
19%inclusion26 decks136 decks
18%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion22 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion20 decks136 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion19 decks136 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
-20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion14 decks136 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion13 decks136 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.1%inclusion11 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion132 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion110 decks136 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion105 decks136 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
66%inclusion90 decks136 decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
65%inclusion88 decks136 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion61 decks136 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
29%inclusion39 decks136 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
28%inclusion38 decks136 decks
26%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion37 decks136 decks
23%synergy
The Soul Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion16 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion15 decks136 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.8%inclusion12 decks136 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.6%inclusion9 decks136 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion115 decks136 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion93 decks136 decks
64%synergy
Cavern of Souls
51%inclusion69 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
49%inclusion67 decks136 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion65 decks136 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion64 decks136 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion52 decks136 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion45 decks136 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion33 decks136 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion31 decks136 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion21 decks136 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
5.9%inclusion8 decks136 decks
5%synergy