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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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Ghoulish Procession
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Midnight Reaper
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Tragic Slip
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Gravecrawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gríma Wormtongue
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wriggling Grub
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Infestation Sage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Bloodghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Gravedigger
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skyclave Shade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Chittering Witch
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Voldaren Bloodcaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Gollum, Patient Plotter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Corpse Augur
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Surge Conductor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Tattered Mummy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Innocuous Rat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whispering Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirri the Cursed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grim Servant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nikara, Lair Scavenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruthless Radrat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Barrier of Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scurrilous Sentry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dreamdrinker Vampire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Farmer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Banehound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullport Merchant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Sheoldred's Edict
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Whisper of the Dross
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Consuming Corruption
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Grim Affliction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sudden Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sephiroth's Intervention
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vraska's Contempt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Reckless Spite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Measures
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Prey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Victim of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Bitter Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bake into a Pie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ulcerate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Caustic Exhale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lethal Scheme
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
V.A.T.S.
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Vat Emergence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Ichor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bone Splinters
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sign in Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Come Back Wrong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Persist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fortuitous Find
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Aggressive Negotiations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Disturbed Burial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recover
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Edgar's Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Writ of Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Appetite for Brains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Essence Infusion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illicit Shipment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barter in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Resourceful Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Cabal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghouls' Night Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crippling Fear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Back for Seconds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Taste of Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strategic Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Spread the Sickness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Spark Harvest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Glistening Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Emergency Weld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ever After
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mycosynth Wellspring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mephitic Draught
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Servo Schematic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Smokestack
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tarrian's Soulcleaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimmerlight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Moonsilver Spear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
False Floor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lembas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bone Saw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Throne of Geth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bag of Holding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pact Weapon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Trespasser's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gloom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Palace Siege
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bottomless Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dogged Pursuit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rakish Crew
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Open the Graves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Torture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tribute to Horobi
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Hour of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Momentum Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corroding Dragonstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Retreat to Hagra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Gotten Inheritance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Mortuary Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drownyard Temple
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Barren Moor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Gold Saucer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Peat Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Polluted Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Crowded Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Blossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serum Powder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hedron Archive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Capital City
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wastes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Promising Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
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