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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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Merchant of Venom
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Pox Plague
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Accursed Marauder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Mutilate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Rat King, Verminister
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Mindslicer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Magic Pot
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Crypt Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Circuit Mender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Extractor Demon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyclave Shade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pestilence Demon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of Nel Toth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Graveblade Marauder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pack Rat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Banehound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Soul Shatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Wake the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dash Hopes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Draugr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blot Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Return to Action
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cremate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Debt to the Kami
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Warping Wail
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Pox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Smallpox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Unearth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Innocent Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ambition's Cost
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Decode Transmissions
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strongarm Tactics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Abzan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Loss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Forever Young
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vicious Rumors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Army of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Craving
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extract a Confession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zombify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Raise Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mire in Misery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Languish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Promise of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Wellspring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Jet Medallion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mephitic Draught
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Prized Statue
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Lashwrithe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Servo Schematic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Orcus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lost Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Batterskull
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
False Floor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Bitterblossom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Vigor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Open the Graves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dark Privilege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Warlock Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Attrition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wound Reflection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pestilence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Realm of Koh
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Everglades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heraldic Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Idol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Star
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Big Apple, 3 a.m.
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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