Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Upgraded

Braids, Cabal Minion
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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
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Grave Researcher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Tragedy Feaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion71 decks95 decks
58%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion64 decks95 decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
57%inclusion54 decks95 decks
44%synergy
Smokestack
44%inclusion42 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion59 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
66%inclusion63 decks95 decks
43%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
42%inclusion40 decks95 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion73 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion55 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion52 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
53%inclusion50 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
52%inclusion49 decks95 decks
30%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion44 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
31%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Plaguecrafter
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion30 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion29 decks95 decks
25%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Gravecrawler
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Nether Traitor
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion20 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-7%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Infestation Sage
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Virus Beetle
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Reaper
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Cult Conscript
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Moonshadow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Super Shredder
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Murderous Rider
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion31 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-10%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-25%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-8%synergy
Feign Death
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Szat's Will
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Withering Boon
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Edict
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion35 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Pox
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Syphon Mind
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Chain of Smog
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Living Death
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Profane Tutor
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
34%inclusion32 decks95 decks
32%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion28 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Prized Statue
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
16%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion15 decks95 decks
-16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
-15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Oven
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Noble's Purse
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion37 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion24 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Oppression
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
15%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Grave Venerations
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Oubliette
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Open the Graves
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Blight Mound
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.5%inclusion9 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion51 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion45 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion41 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion34 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion23 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
-12%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
22%inclusion21 decks95 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion19 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Drownyard Temple
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion16 decks95 decks
-13%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Peat Bog
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
13%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
-1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Pit
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion83 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion69 decks95 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion36 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
28%inclusion27 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion17 decks95 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
15%inclusion14 decks95 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion12 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion6 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion85 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
27%inclusion26 decks95 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion25 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion18 decks95 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion13 decks95 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion10 decks95 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.4%inclusion7 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
0%synergy
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