Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Optimized

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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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Pox Plague
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
75%inclusion150 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion153 decks201 decks
59%synergy
Smokestack
60%inclusion120 decks201 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
56%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
57%inclusion115 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Contamination
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion146 decks201 decks
53%synergy
Smallpox
55%inclusion111 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion135 decks201 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion191 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
74%inclusion149 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
65%inclusion130 decks201 decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion121 decks201 decks
49%synergy
Reanimate
59%inclusion118 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
58%inclusion117 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
30%synergy
Grave Pact
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
49%inclusion99 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion96 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
68%inclusion137 decks201 decks
61%synergy
Demonic Tutor
61%inclusion123 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion109 decks201 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
48%inclusion97 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion93 decks201 decks
35%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
43%inclusion86 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion81 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Chrome Mox
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
44%inclusion88 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion76 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
-12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion67 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion64 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion54 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
23%inclusion47 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
15%inclusion22 decks142 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Infestation Sage
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Grim Haruspex
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Massacre Wurm
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Cult Conscript
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Persistent Specimen
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
47%inclusion95 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion89 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion75 decks201 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion66 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion61 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Dispute
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-26%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Sacrifice
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-18%synergy
Feign Death
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Fatal Push
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion83 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Pox
38%inclusion77 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Damnation
35%inclusion70 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
34%inclusion69 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion50 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Innocent Blood
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
-7%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Read the Bones
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Final Parting
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
39%inclusion79 decks201 decks
17%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion72 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Tangle Wire
25%inclusion51 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Winter Orb
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Cursed Totem
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Trinisphere
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Prized Statue
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Static Orb
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-17%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion15 decks142 decks
-9%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
-19%synergy
Mindcrank
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
-9%synergy
Defense Grid
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Noble's Purse
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion94 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Oppression
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
19%inclusion38 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Bottomless Pit
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Nether Void
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion20 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
No Mercy
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
Desolation
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
6.0%inclusion12 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion44 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
68%inclusion136 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion131 decks201 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
51%inclusion103 decks201 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
51%inclusion102 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Drownyard Temple
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
36%synergy
Strip Mine
37%inclusion74 decks201 decks
34%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion63 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
31%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion60 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Wasteland
28%inclusion57 decks201 decks
27%synergy
Peat Bog
27%inclusion55 decks201 decks
25%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
15%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
23%inclusion46 decks201 decks
23%synergy
Lake of the Dead
21%inclusion43 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
20%inclusion40 decks201 decks
-15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
-6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion34 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion33 decks201 decks
13%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
15%inclusion30 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion29 decks201 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion26 decks201 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-19%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
9.5%inclusion19 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.0%inclusion18 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
-5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.5%inclusion13 decks201 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
1%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion196 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion144 decks201 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion101 decks201 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion65 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion62 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion49 decks201 decks
21%synergy
The Soul Stone
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion37 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion35 decks201 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion32 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion28 decks201 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
12%inclusion25 decks201 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
-13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion22 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion186 decks201 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion82 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion71 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
26%inclusion52 decks201 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion45 decks201 decks
19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion42 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion41 decks201 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion36 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion31 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion27 decks201 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion23 decks201 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
10%inclusion21 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.5%inclusion15 decks201 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrex
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.5%inclusion11 decks201 decks
0%synergy
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