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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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Baron Helmut Zemo
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
77%inclusion133 decks172 decks
64%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
71%inclusion122 decks172 decks
62%synergy
Smokestack
63%inclusion108 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Ophiomancer
77%inclusion132 decks172 decks
61%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
60%inclusion103 decks172 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion117 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
76%inclusion130 decks172 decks
57%synergy
Contamination
60%inclusion103 decks172 decks
56%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
72%inclusion123 decks172 decks
55%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion109 decks172 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion165 decks172 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
76%inclusion130 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion112 decks172 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
59%inclusion101 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion100 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Smallpox
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
52%synergy
Grave Pact
52%inclusion89 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion86 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
71%inclusion122 decks172 decks
63%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion110 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
57%inclusion98 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion83 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion82 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Opposition Agent
45%inclusion77 decks172 decks
35%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion75 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion74 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion70 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
40%inclusion69 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion67 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion62 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
34%inclusion59 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Crypt Ghast
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Nether Traitor
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
25%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion52 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Gravecrawler
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Mindslicer
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Grim Haruspex
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Persistent Specimen
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Infestation Sage
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
49%inclusion84 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion79 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion58 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion48 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Defile
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
-28%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Village Rites
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Pox
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion68 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
23%synergy
Damnation
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion43 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
24%inclusion42 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Death Cloud
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
-10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion15 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Final Parting
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Mutilate
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-13%synergy
Sinkhole
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-12%synergy
Mire in Misery
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion65 decks172 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Tangle Wire
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Static Orb
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion26 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
-17%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion11 decks110 decks
-10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
3%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Oppression
30%inclusion51 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Bottomless Pit
20%inclusion34 decks172 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion30 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Waste Not
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Nether Void
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.3%inclusion16 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Desolation
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion39 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion116 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
66%inclusion113 decks172 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
51%inclusion88 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
37%inclusion64 decks172 decks
36%synergy
Strip Mine
37%inclusion63 decks172 decks
34%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
33%inclusion57 decks172 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
31%inclusion53 decks172 decks
29%synergy
Peat Bog
28%inclusion49 decks172 decks
27%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion47 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
24%synergy
Lake of the Dead
26%inclusion45 decks172 decks
21%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion41 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
22%inclusion38 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion33 decks172 decks
-16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
-7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
13%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
16%inclusion28 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Whispers
16%inclusion27 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion24 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
12%synergy
Fountainport
13%inclusion22 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-19%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion17 decks172 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
-3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
-5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion12 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.8%inclusion10 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
0%synergy
The Black Gate
5.2%inclusion9 decks172 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion168 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion126 decks172 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion92 decks172 decks
46%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion54 decks172 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion44 decks172 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion17 decks71 decks
11%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion31 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion29 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
-15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion18 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.1%inclusion14 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion159 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion73 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion60 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion46 decks172 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion40 decks172 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion37 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion36 decks172 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion32 decks172 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion25 decks172 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion23 decks172 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion21 decks172 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion20 decks172 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion19 decks172 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
7.6%inclusion13 decks172 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
-2%synergy
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