Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Azog, Moria's Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Sackville-Bagginses
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Head of the Hunt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Doctor Doom
1.8%inclusion1 decks57 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion85 decks113 decks
58%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion64 decks113 decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion71 decks113 decks
45%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
66%inclusion75 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Bitterblossom
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
42%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
60%inclusion68 decks113 decks
41%synergy
Smokestack
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion87 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
59%inclusion67 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Jet Medallion
56%inclusion63 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion62 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion55 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Marauder
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion49 decks113 decks
23%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion47 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Nine-Lives Familiar
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
-12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
34%inclusion38 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
32%inclusion20 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
26%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Nether Traitor
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Massacre Wurm
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Infestation Sage
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Midnight Reaper
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Harvester of Souls
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Super Shredder
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
10%inclusion8 decks83 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Grim Haruspex
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion41 decks113 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion31 decks113 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-8%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-22%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Feign Death
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Wander Off
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Szat's Will
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion45 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Smallpox
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion33 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Pox
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-10%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Pox Plague
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion36 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion34 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mephitic Draught
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Prized Statue
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion20 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
-17%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion46 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion44 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion43 decks113 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
22%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion25 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Oppression
19%inclusion22 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Grave Venerations
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Momentum Breaker
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Open the Graves
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
51%inclusion58 decks113 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion53 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion48 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion28 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion27 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
21%inclusion24 decks113 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion23 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
17%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
17%inclusion19 decks113 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion17 decks113 decks
-15%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion16 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
-0%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion97 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion81 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion42 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion35 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion30 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion26 decks113 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion14 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.8%inclusion10 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion100 decks113 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion40 decks113 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion32 decks113 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion29 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion15 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion14 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.2%inclusion7 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
0%synergy
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