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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Pox Plague
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
75%inclusion155 decks208 decks
61%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
67%inclusion140 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion158 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Smokestack
60%inclusion125 decks208 decks
59%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
58%inclusion120 decks208 decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion141 decks208 decks
55%synergy
Contamination
58%inclusion121 decks208 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion153 decks208 decks
54%synergy
Smallpox
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion125 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion198 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion156 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
66%inclusion138 decks208 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion135 decks208 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion123 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion123 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Grave Pact
51%inclusion106 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion102 decks208 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion99 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
68%inclusion141 decks208 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion128 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
55%inclusion114 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
49%inclusion101 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
47%inclusion98 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Opposition Agent
45%inclusion93 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion93 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion89 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion85 decks208 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion79 decks208 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
43%inclusion90 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion81 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
35%inclusion72 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion72 decks208 decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion70 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion63 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion56 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Ghast
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
21%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Mindslicer
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion35 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Infestation Sage
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Grim Haruspex
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Massacre Wurm
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Cult Conscript
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Persistent Specimen
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion99 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
45%inclusion94 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion86 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
39%inclusion82 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion74 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion66 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion59 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-26%synergy
Sacrifice
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Force of Despair
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-15%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-18%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Fatal Push
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion90 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Pox
38%inclusion78 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion73 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
35%inclusion73 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion46 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Innocent Blood
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
-7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Final Parting
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Deal
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Mire in Misery
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Sinkhole
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
40%inclusion83 decks208 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion63 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Tangle Wire
25%inclusion53 decks208 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Trinisphere
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-16%synergy
Static Orb
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion30 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Mephitic Draught
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-19%synergy
Mindcrank
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
2%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Noble's Purse
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion99 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion67 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Oppression
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion40 decks208 decks
8%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Bottomless Pit
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Waste Not
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Nether Void
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion21 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion20 decks208 decks
-4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.2%inclusion17 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Necrodominance
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Desolation
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.7%inclusion14 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
23%inclusion48 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
23%inclusion47 decks208 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
68%inclusion141 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion136 decks208 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion108 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion107 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
38%inclusion78 decks208 decks
35%synergy
Drownyard Temple
37%inclusion77 decks208 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion66 decks208 decks
15%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
31%inclusion65 decks208 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
29%inclusion60 decks208 decks
27%synergy
Peat Bog
28%inclusion58 decks208 decks
26%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
28%inclusion33 decks120 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion57 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion51 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion50 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
24%inclusion49 decks208 decks
23%synergy
Lake of the Dead
21%inclusion44 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
21%inclusion43 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
18%inclusion38 decks208 decks
-6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion32 decks208 decks
7%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion31 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion29 decks208 decks
13%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
-18%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion19 decks208 decks
-0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.6%inclusion12 decks139 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.7%inclusion16 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.3%inclusion13 decks208 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion203 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion149 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion103 decks208 decks
42%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion68 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion64 decks208 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion52 decks208 decks
21%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion39 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion37 decks208 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion33 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion28 decks208 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion26 decks208 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion25 decks208 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.8%inclusion12 decks208 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion193 decks208 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion86 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion74 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion55 decks208 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion45 decks208 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion42 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion41 decks208 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion36 decks208 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion34 decks208 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion27 decks208 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion24 decks208 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion23 decks208 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
7.2%inclusion15 decks208 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion11 decks208 decks
-0%synergy
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