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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Ophiomancer
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Smokestack
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Contamination
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Bloodghast
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
59%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Drownyard Temple
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Smallpox
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
56%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Pox
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Tutor
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Mana Vault
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Nether Traitor
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Blood Pet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Shambling Ghast
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-32%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Persistent Specimen
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Carrion Feeder
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Nether Spirit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Burglar Rat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Wriggling Grub
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Virus Beetle
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Vincent Valentine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Mai, Scornful Striker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Grim Servant
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Not Dead After All
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shred Memory
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Defile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-30%synergy
Insidious Dreams
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Blood Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Chain of Smog
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Death Cloud
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Final Parting
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Vicious Rumors
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sinkhole
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Gruesome Realization
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Vexing Bauble
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Tangle Wire
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Prized Statue
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Trinisphere
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Torpor Orb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Mephitic Draught
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Obedience
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of the Void
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Tithing Blade
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Defense Grid
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mana Web
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Oppression
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Waste Not
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bottomless Pit
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Animate Dead
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Necrodominance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Desolation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
44%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Strip Mine
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Wasteland
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Pit
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Vault of Whispers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Fountainport
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Realm of Koh
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
67%synergy
The Soul Stone
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Mox Opal
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Grim Monolith
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mirrex
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
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