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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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Bloodghast
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
78%synergy
Bitterblossom
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
76%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Drownyard Temple
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Smokestack
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Contamination
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Smallpox
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Ophiomancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Nether Traitor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Dark Confidant
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Shambling Ghast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Nether Spirit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Plaguecrafter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Persistent Specimen
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Infestation Sage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Grim Haruspex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Force of Despair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tragic Slip
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Shred Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-24%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Rain of Filth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Pox
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Night's Whisper
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Syphon Mind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Sinkhole
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Death Cloud
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Deal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mind Rake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Vicious Rumors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Delirium Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Queen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Tangle Wire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Static Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Winter Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pithing Needle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Winter Moon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-0%synergy
Mephitic Draught
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Web
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerous Spyglass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Oppression
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Bottomless Pit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Necrogen Mists
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Grave Venerations
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Blanket of Night
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Glistening Oil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Carnival of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Strip Mine
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Crystal Vein
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Peat Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Castle Locthwain
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
City of Traitors
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Blinkmoth Well
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Lens
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
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