Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive Stax

Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smokestack
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
99%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Bitterblossom
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Nether Void
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Trinisphere
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Vexing Bauble
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
City of Traitors
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Contamination
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Smallpox
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Blood Pet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
94%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
96%synergy
Imperial Seal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Opposition Agent
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
76%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
86%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Bloodghast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Dark Confidant
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Crypt Ghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nether Spirit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cult Conscript
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Shambling Ghast
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Stridehangar Automaton
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Persistent Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wandering Archaic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nether Traitor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Mindslicer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Grim Hireling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Karn, Silver Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Basal Thrull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Dismember
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Feign Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Pox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Death Cloud
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-21%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Languish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Torpor Orb
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Tangle Wire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Static Orb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Cursed Totem
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Chalice of the Void
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Pithing Needle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Winter Moon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Damping Sphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Nettlecyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mephitic Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Orb of Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Servo Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sculpting Steel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Uba Mask
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Blood Fountain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Karn's Sylex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Culling Scales
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Necrodominance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Oppression
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Words of Waste
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Exquisite Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Bottomless Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
The Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Crystal Vein
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
49%synergy
Lake of the Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Drownyard Temple
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Strip Mine
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Maze of Ith
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Black Gate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mishra's Factory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Grim Monolith
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Marsh Flats
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Profane
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy