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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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44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Drownyard Temple
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
4.5xlift
Crystal Vein
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4.2xlift
Greedy Freebooter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4.2xlift
Zulaport Cutthroat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4.2xlift
Shambling Ghast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4.2xlift
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3.8xlift
Nether Traitor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
3.7xlift
Bloodghast
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3.6xlift
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Dark Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Bitterblossom
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Reassembling Skeleton
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
2.4xlift
Dreadhorde Invasion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
3.0xlift
Ophiomancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Cabal Ritual
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Contamination
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
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Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Necropotence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.6xlift
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
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Blood Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
2.9xlift
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Mindslicer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.4xlift
Liliana, Heretical Healer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3.1xlift
Bloodsoaked Champion
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3.1xlift
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3.1xlift
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1.9xlift
Nether Spirit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Nine-Lives Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Persistent Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Rankle, Master of Pranks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Forsaken Miner
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Infestation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Blood Pet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Cult Conscript
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Al Bhed Salvagers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8.4xlift
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.6xlift
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Syr Konrad, the Grim
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Dread Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Magus of the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Yarok's Fenlurker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Grim Haruspex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Phyrexian Walker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Elderfang Disciple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Sadistic Hypnotist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
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Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Culling the Weak
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.6xlift
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Snuff Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Dismember
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.4xlift
Force of Despair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.6xlift
Tragic Slip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Shred Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Undying Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
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11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
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1.7xlift
Fake Your Own Death
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2.6xlift
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2.6xlift
Sudden Edict
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2.6xlift
Liliana's Triumph
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5.2xlift
Feign Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
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Smallpox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.6xlift
Diabolic Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.9xlift
Pox
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.9xlift
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Sinkhole
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Death Cloud
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Reanimate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Mind Rake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.4xlift
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Mutilate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Delirium Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Hymn to Tourach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.5xlift
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
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Smokestack
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
2.0xlift
Skullclamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
1.9xlift
Tangle Wire
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
2.4xlift
Crucible of Worlds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Static Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.6xlift
Sphere of Resistance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Thorn of Amethyst
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Winter Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Ichor Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3.1xlift
Trinisphere
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.0xlift
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
Ensnaring Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Expedition Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Pithing Needle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Winter Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1.4xlift
Mephitic Draught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Soul-Guide Lantern
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Defense Grid
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.3xlift
Nimblewright Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Prized Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Mana Web
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Sorcerous Spyglass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Memory Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1.6xlift
Phyrexian Arena
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Waste Not
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Oppression
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.8xlift
Bottomless Pit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Necrogen Mists
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Grave Venerations
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8.3xlift
Grave Pact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
No Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Infernal Darkness
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Leyline of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Blanket of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.4xlift
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Nether Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.5xlift
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Attrition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.5xlift
Oversold Cemetery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Wasteland
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Strip Mine
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.6xlift
Peat Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
0.9xlift
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.4xlift
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
Vault of Whispers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
War Room
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.6xlift
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Barad-dûr
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
3.9xlift
Dunes of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Dakmor Salvage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Eumidian Hatchery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
3.3xlift
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3.5xlift
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Volrath's Stronghold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Ebon Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Scorched Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.4xlift
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Blinkmoth Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
1.0xlift
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Lotus Petal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
1.9xlift
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Jeweled Amulet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Charcoal Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Mind Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1.5xlift
Mox Amber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
Prismatic Lens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.1xlift
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1.0xlift
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2.1xlift
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5.2xlift
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
1.2xlift
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
Gemstone Caverns
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
1.3xlift
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.2xlift
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2.6xlift
Malakir Rebirth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0.6xlift
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0.7xlift
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1.7xlift
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