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Braids, Cabal Minion
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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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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Accursed Marauder
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Smallpox
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Smokestack
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Pox
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Ophiomancer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bloodghast
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Shambling Ghast
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Haruspex
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Viscera Seer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Cult Conscript
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Brood of Cockroaches
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Gutterbones
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Sanitarium Skeleton
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nether Traitor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Carrion Feeder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Forsaken Miner
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Infestation Sage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Dawnhand Dissident
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Callous Inspector
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Darkstar Augur
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Nantuko Husk
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Defile
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Pact
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Not Dead After All
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Return to Action
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Victimize
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Death Cloud
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-12%synergy
Final Parting
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mutilate
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Gruesome Realization
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Buried Alive
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Syphon Mind
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Increasing Ambition
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mire in Misery
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Season of Loss
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Duress
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Skullclamp
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Winter Moon
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Static Orb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mephitic Draught
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Collector's Vault
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
False Floor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Elixir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Void
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Waste Not
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Bottomless Pit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Breeding Pit
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thran Vigil
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Gloom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tortured Existence
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Eye of Nidhogg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Professor Onyx
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Drownyard Temple
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Barren Moor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-41%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Peat Bog
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-25%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
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