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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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Smokestack
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Contamination
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
77%synergy
Smallpox
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Cabal Ritual
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Oppression
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Pox
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Bitterblossom
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Waste Not
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Jet Medallion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
51%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
53%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Bloodghast
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Death Cloud
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Shambling Ghast
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Mindslicer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
The Raven Man
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Lodestone Golem
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Wriggling Grub
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Custodi Lich
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Murderous Rider
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Dread Presence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Bone Miser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Pack Rat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Persistent Specimen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vindictive Lich
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Shred Memory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-28%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Return to Action
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Smog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Delirium Skeins
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sinkhole
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Innocent Blood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Final Parting
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtseize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Rankle's Prank
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Increasing Ambition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mind Rake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Duress
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Vicious Rumors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Mind Twist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Ambition's Cost
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gruesome Realization
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Tangle Wire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Torpor Orb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mephitic Draught
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Memory Jar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Null Rod
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Uba Mask
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Web
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pithing Needle
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerous Spyglass
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Noble's Purse
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
False Floor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Bottomless Pit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Painful Quandary
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Necrogen Mists
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Blanket of Night
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Gloom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Oil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Court of Ambition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lethal Vapors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Desolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bandit's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Pestilence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Darkness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Tortured Existence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ugin, Eye of the Storms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Peat Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Strip Mine
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Crystal Vein
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Lake of the Dead
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Vault of Whispers
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Memorial to Folly
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Ruins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Serum Powder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Idol
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
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