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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Grave Venerations
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Mornsong Aria
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Moonshadow
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Super Shredder
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
57%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
56%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
49%synergy
Bitterblossom
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
69%inclusion58 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion52 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Smokestack
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion48 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Shambling Ghast
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Massacre Wurm
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pet
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Virus Beetle
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Burglar Rat
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Reaper
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
3%synergy
High-Society Hunter
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-23%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Sudden Edict
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Boon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Innocent Blood
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Pox
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Mire in Misery
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Mephitic Draught
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Trinisphere
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Oven
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion32 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Oppression
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Bottomless Pit
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Oubliette
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Contamination
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
23%inclusion10 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Cottage
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Drownyard Temple
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
15%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion63 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion75 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion31 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Marsh Flats
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
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