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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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Stensian Sanguinist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pox Plague
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Ophiomancer
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Cabal Ritual
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
63%synergy
Bloodghast
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
59%synergy
Smokestack
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
91%inclusion29 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Culling the Weak
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Contamination
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Smallpox
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Reanimate
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Opposition Agent
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Ancient Tomb
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
54%synergy
Demonic Tutor
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
53%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
43%synergy
The One Ring
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Shambling Ghast
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Nether Traitor
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Blood Pet
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Mindslicer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-32%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Persistent Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Nether Spirit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Grim Servant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wriggling Grub
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Dismember
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Insidious Dreams
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Shred Memory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Defile
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-30%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Imperial Seal
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Pox
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
45%synergy
Chain of Smog
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Sinkhole
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Mutilate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Tangle Wire
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Vexing Bauble
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Prized Statue
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Trinisphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Mephitic Draught
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Torpor Orb
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Servo Schematic
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Obedience
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of the Void
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mana Web
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Oppression
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Waste Not
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Nether Void
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Necrogen Mists
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Drownyard Temple
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Coffers
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Strip Mine
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Wasteland
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Crystal Vein
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Peat Bog
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
City of Traitors
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
War Room
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Whispers
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Fountainport
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
68%synergy
The Soul Stone
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Marsh Flats
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
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