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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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Smokestack
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Bitterblossom
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Grave Pact
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Tangle Wire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Feed the Swarm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Grim Hireling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Ghast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blood Pet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
The Raven Man
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Harvester of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Massacre Girl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Skirge Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Helldozer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necrogoyf
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Virus Beetle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoard Robber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Pox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sinkhole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Collective Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Innocent Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Selective Obliteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hellfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bad Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Totem
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mephitic Draught
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Torpor Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Trinisphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Damping Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orb of Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chalice of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Witchbane Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Currency Converter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skullcage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ward of Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Bottomless Pit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
The Abyss
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Nether Void
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Oppression
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blight Mound
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Necrogen Mists
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Painful Quandary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Words of Waste
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Caress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Price of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Season of the Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brink of Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Protection Racket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Koskun Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Larceny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
City of Traitors
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Peat Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wasteland
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Pit of Offerings
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tomb Fortress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Planar Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Star Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
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