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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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Strip Mine
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
88%synergy
Smokestack
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Bitterblossom
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
82%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
80%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
78%synergy
Ophiomancer
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Wasteland
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Contamination
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
69%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Bloodghast
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Ritual
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Smallpox
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Nether Void
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
92%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Grim Monolith
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Nether Traitor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Blood Pet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Nether Spirit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-32%synergy
Agent Venom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mindslicer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-33%synergy
Cult Conscript
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Persistent Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Haruspex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Memnite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Reaper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Grave Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Dismember
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Culling the Weak
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Saw in Half
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Seal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pox
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Sinkhole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sphere of Resistance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Trinisphere
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Static Orb
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Tangle Wire
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Winter Orb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Vexing Bauble
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Cursed Totem
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Torpor Orb
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Chalice of the Void
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Helm of Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Mephitic Draught
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Prized Statue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Fountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Nutrient Block
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Oppression
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Bottomless Pit
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Necrogen Mists
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
2%synergy
The Abyss
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Waste Not
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Necrodominance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Aether
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Desolation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Cabal Coffers
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Drownyard Temple
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
City of Traitors
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Crystal Vein
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Command Beacon
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Lake of the Dead
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Peat Bog
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Castle Locthwain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Vault of Whispers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Field of the Dead
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Buried Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Rishadan Port
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Terrarion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Star
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Cavern of Souls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
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