Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,202
140decks
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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
80%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
78%inclusion109 decks140 decks
76%synergy
Smokestack
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
70%synergy
Strip Mine
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Contamination
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Nether Void
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
63%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Smallpox
63%inclusion88 decks140 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion135 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion108 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
74%inclusion104 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion100 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion95 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Snuff Out
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
81%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion130 decks140 decks
65%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion124 decks140 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion120 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
83%inclusion116 decks140 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion102 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion99 decks140 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion97 decks140 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion96 decks140 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
49%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Blood Pet
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Nether Traitor
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
21%inclusion30 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-33%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
-31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Shield Sphere
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-21%synergy
Viscera Seer
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Entomb
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Dismember
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Ad Nauseam
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Undying Malice
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Defile
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-32%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
56%inclusion78 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion57 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Pox
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Innocent Blood
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
-23%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-18%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Death Cloud
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-10%synergy
Mire in Misery
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion7 decks139 decks
-12%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
55%inclusion77 decks140 decks
55%synergy
Tangle Wire
54%inclusion76 decks140 decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
51%inclusion72 decks140 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion66 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Winter Orb
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Torpor Orb
42%inclusion59 decks140 decks
41%synergy
Cursed Totem
39%inclusion55 decks140 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion54 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Static Orb
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion29 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Chalice of the Void
19%inclusion27 decks140 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion20 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
13%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-20%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Orb of Dreams
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion89 decks140 decks
48%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
46%inclusion65 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Oppression
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
31%inclusion43 decks140 decks
25%synergy
Necrogen Mists
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
23%synergy
The Abyss
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion38 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
22%inclusion31 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion23 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Desolation
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion19 decks140 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
-3%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion119 decks140 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion93 decks140 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
59%inclusion83 decks140 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
58%inclusion81 decks140 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
49%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
57%inclusion80 decks140 decks
57%synergy
Wasteland
54%inclusion75 decks140 decks
52%synergy
Lake of the Dead
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Crystal Vein
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
43%synergy
Drownyard Temple
45%inclusion63 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion51 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
-12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion49 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
34%inclusion48 decks140 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion45 decks140 decks
16%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Peat Bog
31%inclusion44 decks140 decks
30%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
28%inclusion39 decks140 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Whispers
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
-17%synergy
Cabal Pit
19%inclusion26 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
15%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-19%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion16 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
0%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.0%inclusion7 decks140 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion137 decks140 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion114 decks140 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion107 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion94 decks140 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
66%inclusion92 decks140 decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion64 decks140 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
30%inclusion42 decks140 decks
29%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion40 decks140 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion37 decks140 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion17 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion118 decks140 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion98 decks140 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
51%inclusion71 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion70 decks140 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion68 decks140 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion67 decks140 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion52 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion46 decks140 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion35 decks140 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion33 decks140 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion32 decks140 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion22 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Mirrex
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
5%synergy