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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Pox Plague
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Super Shredder
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Grave Researcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion68 decks90 decks
59%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion60 decks90 decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
61%inclusion55 decks90 decks
53%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
68%inclusion61 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Smokestack
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
43%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion69 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion52 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Jet Medallion
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion42 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Crypt Ghast
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Ghast
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Nether Traitor
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Mindslicer
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Infestation Sage
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Confidant
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Virus Beetle
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Reaper
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
High-Society Hunter
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-24%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Szat's Will
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Edict
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Smallpox
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Innocent Blood
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Pox
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mire in Misery
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
32%inclusion29 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Tangle Wire
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Oppression
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Grave Venerations
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Necrogen Mists
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Open the Graves
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion44 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Drownyard Temple
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-13%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion79 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion66 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion81 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
0%synergy
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