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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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Reassembling Skeleton
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
73%synergy
Bloodghast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
71%synergy
Ophiomancer
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
67%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Murderous Rider
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Harvester of Souls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Crypt Ghast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
High-Society Hunter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Viconia, Drow Apostate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Woe Strider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Persistent Specimen
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Nether Traitor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Infestation Sage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Shambling Ghast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Fang, Fearless l'Cie
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Xu-Ifit, Osteoharmonist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Symbiote Spawn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Venom, Eddie Brock
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Swarm, Being of Bees
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Friendly Teddy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Servant of the Stinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bone Devourer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Skyclave Shade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Undercity Scrounger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cavalier of Night
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Butcher Ghoul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Fake Your Own Death
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Hero's Downfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Pharika's Libation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Surgical Extraction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fanatical Offering
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Costly Plunder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Return to Action
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Merciless Resolve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Szat's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Mutilate
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Smallpox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Gisa's Bidding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Abzan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Soul Transfer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fateful Handoff
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Coiling Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Profane Transfusion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Necromantic Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Disturbing Plot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Unearth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Pox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-34%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Dread Summons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Army of the Damned
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Fell
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Risky Shortcut
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Tempest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zombify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Restart Sequence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Macabre Waltz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Eaten Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Incriminate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Languish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Smokestack
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Regalia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Servo Schematic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Noble's Purse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
False Floor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Enchantments
Ghoulish Procession
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bitterblossom
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Oppression
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Grave Venerations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Waste Not
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Graves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Court of Ambition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grave Pact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Night of Souls' Betrayal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Bottomless Pit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of the Void
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Heartless Summoning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth's Nightmare
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
36%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sorin the Mirthless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Peat Bog
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Westvale Abbey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spawning Bed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Fountain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-38%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-13%synergy
Barad-dûr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fountainport
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sequestered Stash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Fen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-14%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Bonder's Ornament
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Guardian Idol
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
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