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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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Braids, Arisen Nightmare
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
81%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
55%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
59%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
69%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
35%synergy
Harvester of Souls
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Nether Traitor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Mindslicer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
33%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
32%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
29%synergy
Shambling Ghast
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Custodi Lich
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Rats
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Circuit Mender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
The Raven Man
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Pestilence Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Burglar Rat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Graveblade Marauder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-27%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vindictive Lich
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Grim Haruspex
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-23%synergy
Nezumi Informant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
57%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Dismember
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Filth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sudden Edict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Feign Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
70%synergy
Pox
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Vicious Rumors
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Syphon Mind
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Rankle's Prank
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Strongarm Tactics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Mind Rake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Profane Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Season of Loss
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Duress
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Make an Example
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sinkhole
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Delirium Skeins
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Mind Twist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Extract a Confession
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
Corrupt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-11%synergy
Mire in Misery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Thoughtseize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Smokestack
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Mephitic Draught
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Trinisphere
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Torpor Orb
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Wand of Orcus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-9%synergy
Batterskull
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Enchantments
Oppression
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
67%synergy
Waste Not
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Contamination
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
46%synergy
Grave Pact
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Painful Quandary
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Carnival of Souls
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Lethal Vapors
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Wound Reflection
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Bandit's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Revel in Riches
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Pestilence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Wasteland
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Memorial to Folly
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
38%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
71%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Star
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Hagra Mauling
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
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