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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
16%inclusion11 decks68 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
76%inclusion141 decks185 decks
63%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
70%inclusion129 decks185 decks
61%synergy
Smokestack
63%inclusion116 decks185 decks
61%synergy
Ophiomancer
77%inclusion142 decks185 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
70%inclusion129 decks185 decks
58%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
59%inclusion109 decks185 decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion137 decks185 decks
55%synergy
Contamination
58%inclusion107 decks185 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion116 decks185 decks
52%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
69%inclusion128 decks185 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion176 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion139 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
64%inclusion118 decks185 decks
46%synergy
Reanimate
60%inclusion111 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion107 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Smallpox
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion103 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Grave Pact
51%inclusion95 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion91 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
49%inclusion90 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
70%inclusion129 decks185 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion116 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion104 decks185 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion88 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Opposition Agent
45%inclusion84 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion81 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion80 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion72 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
46%inclusion85 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
41%inclusion75 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion74 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
-14%synergy
Nether Traitor
34%inclusion62 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Shambling Ghast
28%inclusion52 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Mindslicer
23%inclusion42 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Plaguecrafter
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
15%inclusion18 decks123 decks
9%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Grim Haruspex
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Persistent Specimen
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Infestation Sage
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Nether Spirit
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
46%inclusion86 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion65 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion53 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
28%inclusion51 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion50 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
-14%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
-27%synergy
Force of Despair
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Sacrifice
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-18%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.5%inclusion6 decks92 decks
-2%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Pox
39%inclusion73 decks185 decks
37%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion66 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion63 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion38 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion29 decks185 decks
-9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-7%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Final Parting
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-11%synergy
Dark Deal
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Read the Bones
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-12%synergy
Living Death
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Mire in Misery
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion66 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion57 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Tangle Wire
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion37 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Winter Orb
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Trinisphere
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
17%inclusion32 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Torpor Orb
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
-17%synergy
Static Orb
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Mephitic Draught
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
-18%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion12 decks123 decks
-10%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion89 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Oppression
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Bottomless Pit
19%inclusion35 decks185 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Waste Not
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Nether Void
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.2%inclusion17 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
7.6%inclusion14 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
2%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Desolation
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
The Abyss
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion41 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
66%inclusion122 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
64%inclusion118 decks185 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
52%inclusion96 decks185 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion94 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Drownyard Temple
38%inclusion70 decks185 decks
36%synergy
Strip Mine
37%inclusion68 decks185 decks
34%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
32%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion58 decks185 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
30%inclusion55 decks185 decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion54 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Peat Bog
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion47 decks185 decks
23%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
25%inclusion23 decks92 decks
24%synergy
Lake of the Dead
24%inclusion45 decks185 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion43 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
-16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
-8%synergy
Barad-dûr
17%inclusion31 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
12%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
15%inclusion27 decks185 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion26 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion21 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-20%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion18 decks185 decks
0%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.6%inclusion16 decks185 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
-5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.0%inclusion13 decks185 decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion180 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion135 decks185 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
52%inclusion97 decks185 decks
45%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion60 decks185 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion59 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion36 decks185 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion34 decks185 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion30 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion24 decks185 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion23 decks185 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion19 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.1%inclusion15 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion171 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion76 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion64 decks185 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion48 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion44 decks185 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion40 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion39 decks185 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion33 decks185 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion28 decks185 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion25 decks185 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion20 decks185 decks
-15%synergy
Mirrex
6.5%inclusion12 decks185 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion11 decks185 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.4%inclusion10 decks185 decks
-3%synergy
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