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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%inclusion7 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Blood Pet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Syphon Mind
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
44%synergy
Ophiomancer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Shambling Ghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Bloodghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Plaguecrafter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Ornithopter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Cult Conscript
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Common Crook
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Callous Inspector
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Junk Diver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Custodi Lich
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Scrap Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Foundry Inspector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Raven Man
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pestilence Demon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plague Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Graveblade Marauder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Woe Strider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Canoptek Scarab Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Persistent Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vindictive Lich
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Dismember
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Culling the Weak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Live or Die
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Sorceries
Pox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Innocent Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Smallpox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Victimize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vicious Rumors
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Mire in Misery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtseize
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rankle's Prank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Strongarm Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Rake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Season of Loss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Death Cloud
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Delirium Skeins
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Extract a Confession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Corrupt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plague of Vermin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smokestack
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Prized Statue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mephitic Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Unwinding Clock
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Defense Grid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-0%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Vertibird
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Trading Post
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Servo Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cranial Plating
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Candy Trail
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Torpor Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Forge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wand of Orcus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goldvein Pick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ceremonial Knife
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Andúril, Flame of the West
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Oppression
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Waste Not
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Contamination
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Vigor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Open the Graves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Biotransference
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Disturbance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Carnival of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tainted Aether
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Desolation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Indenture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Wasteland
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
War Room
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Crystal Vein
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Peat Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
City of Traitors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Pristine Talisman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Archive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
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