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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
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion57 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion51 decks85 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
59%inclusion50 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion53 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
68%inclusion58 decks85 decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
44%synergy
Smokestack
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion67 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion49 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion47 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
47%inclusion40 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
45%inclusion38 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Shambling Ghast
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Mindslicer
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Infestation Sage
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Burglar Rat
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Virus Beetle
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Moonshadow
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Reaper
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
High-Society Hunter
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion22 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Malice
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-24%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Consuming Corruption
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Boon
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Edict
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Szat's Will
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Smallpox
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Pox
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Damnation
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Mire in Misery
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
34%inclusion29 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mephitic Draught
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
-15%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Oppression
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Grave Venerations
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
17%synergy
Bottomless Pit
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
27%inclusion23 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-5%synergy
Professor Onyx
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion46 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion41 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion39 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion32 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-10%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
24%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
-7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion18 decks85 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
-12%synergy
Drownyard Temple
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
-2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Fountainport
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
-13%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion75 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion63 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion34 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion76 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion31 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
28%inclusion24 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
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