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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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Super Shredder
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dreadhorde Invasion
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
69%inclusion51 decks74 decks
58%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion47 decks74 decks
53%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
68%inclusion50 decks74 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
48%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
49%inclusion36 decks74 decks
46%synergy
Smokestack
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
66%inclusion49 decks74 decks
44%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion59 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Jet Medallion
61%inclusion45 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion42 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
51%inclusion38 decks74 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
21%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
34%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Plaguecrafter
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
-19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Blood Pet
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Nether Traitor
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Gravecrawler
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Infestation Sage
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Burglar Rat
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Virus Beetle
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Reaper
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Timeline Culler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
35%inclusion26 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Defile
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-27%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Undying Malice
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Edict
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Szat's Will
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Darkness
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Overkill
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Fight On!
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion29 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Smallpox
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Pox
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-11%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Mire in Misery
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Decode Transmissions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
31%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
30%inclusion22 decks74 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Prized Statue
26%inclusion19 decks74 decks
24%synergy
Mephitic Draught
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
-8%synergy
Noble's Purse
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Servo Schematic
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Blood Fountain
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sword of the Meek
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Trinisphere
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Damping Sphere
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Winter Moon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
18%synergy
Black Market
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Oppression
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Court of Ambition
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Momentum Breaker
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Nether Void
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Court of Locthwain
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Grave Betrayal
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
The Abyss
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Blight Mound
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
-2%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion43 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion37 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion31 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion21 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion20 decks74 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion17 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
4%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
-14%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
City of Traitors
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
The Gold Saucer
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-3%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion56 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion30 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion25 decks74 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion65 decks74 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion27 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion23 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Cave
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
1%synergy
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