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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%inclusion10 decks10 decks
87%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
72%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Bitterblossom
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Ophiomancer
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
63%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
62%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
60%synergy
Drownyard Temple
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Smokestack
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Contamination
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Smallpox
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Cabal Ritual
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Nether Traitor
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Dark Confidant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
32%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%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
Sedgemoor Witch
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Marauder
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Nether Spirit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Persistent Specimen
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Infestation Sage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Blood Pet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Dread Presence
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Servant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Snuff Out
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Shred Memory
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-16%synergy
Stunning Reversal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Defile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Rain of Filth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Edict
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
False Cure
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Pox
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Syphon Mind
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Sinkhole
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Innocent Blood
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Death Cloud
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mind Rake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Vicious Rumors
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Delirium Skeins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-0%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Tangle Wire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Static Orb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Winter Orb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Torpor Orb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Winter Moon
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Mephitic Draught
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Trinisphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Pithing Needle
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Web
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerous Spyglass
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Memory Jar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Waste Not
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Oppression
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Bottomless Pit
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Painful Quandary
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Mists
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Leyline of the Void
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Grave Venerations
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blanket of Night
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Glistening Oil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Carnival of Souls
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Darkness
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Liliana Vess
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Wasteland
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Strip Mine
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Peat Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
40%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Mortuary Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
17%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
City of Traitors
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Ruins
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Inventors' Fair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-20%synergy
Blinkmoth Well
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
46%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Lens
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-14%synergy
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