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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Head of the Hunt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Azog, Moria's Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Sackville-Bagginses
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion87 decks115 decks
58%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
53%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion66 decks115 decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion73 decks115 decks
46%synergy
Bitterblossom
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
62%inclusion71 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
66%inclusion76 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
42%synergy
Smokestack
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
77%inclusion89 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
60%inclusion69 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion65 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion64 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
51%inclusion59 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion57 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
23%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
20%synergy
Reanimate
43%inclusion49 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Opposition Agent
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
35%inclusion40 decks115 decks
26%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
34%inclusion22 decks64 decks
28%synergy
Plaguecrafter
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion27 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
Infestation Sage
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Reaper
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion10 decks87 decks
6%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Harvester of Souls
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Grave Researcher
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Grim Haruspex
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Virus Beetle
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
9.4%inclusion8 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Super Shredder
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Ornithopter
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Murderous Rider
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Cabal Ritual
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-9%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-21%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Feign Death
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
-1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Wander Off
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Withering Boon
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Szat's Will
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion47 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
37%inclusion43 decks115 decks
32%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Innocent Blood
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
-0%synergy
Pox
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Pox Plague
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion37 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
-12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Prized Statue
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
16%inclusion18 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
14%inclusion12 decks87 decks
-6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
-17%synergy
Tangle Wire
11%inclusion13 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
42%inclusion48 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
39%inclusion45 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion44 decks115 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Oppression
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
15%inclusion9 decks62 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Waste Not
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Necrogen Mists
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion11 decks115 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
1%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Contamination
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Oubliette
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Open the Graves
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion60 decks115 decks
-3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion54 decks115 decks
-0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion50 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
36%inclusion41 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion29 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion28 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
-13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion24 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion23 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion15 decks75 decks
19%synergy
Drownyard Temple
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
18%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
17%inclusion20 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion19 decks115 decks
14%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion17 decks115 decks
-14%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion16 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
1%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-5%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
City of Traitors
7.0%inclusion8 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-4%synergy
Vault of Whispers
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-0%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion100 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion82 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion35 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion26 decks115 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion16 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion22 decks115 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion10 decks115 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion102 decks115 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion42 decks115 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion33 decks115 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion30 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion15 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion14 decks115 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion9 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion7 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
-0%synergy
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