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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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Smokestack
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Strip Mine
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
88%synergy
Bitterblossom
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
82%synergy
Ophiomancer
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
78%synergy
Bloodghast
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Contamination
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Nether Void
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Wasteland
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
68%synergy
Jet Medallion
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Smallpox
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
62%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
63%synergy
Mox Diamond
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
70%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
75%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
71%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Opposition Agent
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Nether Traitor
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Nether Spirit
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Agent Venom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-32%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-28%synergy
Shambling Ghast
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Cult Conscript
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Persistent Specimen
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-0%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Grim Haruspex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Grave Titan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
48%synergy
Dismember
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-17%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Seal
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Pox
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Innocent Blood
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-16%synergy
Night's Whisper
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sinkhole
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
57%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Tangle Wire
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Trinisphere
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Static Orb
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Winter Orb
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Winter Moon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Chalice of the Void
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Helm of Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Nutrient Block
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Defense Grid
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Null Rod
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Chains of Mephistopheles
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Oppression
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Bottomless Pit
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
8%synergy
The Abyss
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Necrogen Mists
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Waste Not
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Necromancy
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Aether
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Desolation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
53%synergy
Drownyard Temple
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
City of Traitors
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Urza's Saga
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Crystal Vein
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Lake of the Dead
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-15%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-20%synergy
Rishadan Port
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Chromatic Star
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
67%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
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