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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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Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Ophiomancer
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
71%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Smokestack
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
54%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Contamination
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Smallpox
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Shambling Ghast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Nether Traitor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mindslicer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Persistent Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Nether Spirit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Carrion Feeder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wriggling Grub
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Dismember
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Entomb
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Ad Nauseam
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Insidious Dreams
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Shred Memory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Defile
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pox
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Chain of Smog
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Death Cloud
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Vicious Rumors
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Shredder's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Mutilate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Tangle Wire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Totem
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Prized Statue
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Mephitic Draught
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Servo Schematic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Torpor Orb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Winter Orb
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Helm of Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of the Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Web
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Oppression
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Waste Not
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Nether Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Necrogen Mists
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Crystal Vein
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Castle Locthwain
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Wasteland
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lake of the Dead
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Whispers
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
68%synergy
The Soul Stone
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
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