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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
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dreadhorde Invasion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Bitterblossom
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Smokestack
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Cabal Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Tangle Wire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
City of Traitors
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Lake of the Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Grave Pact
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Snuff Out
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Culling the Weak
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Mox Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Demonic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Blood Pet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Grim Hireling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Shambling Ghast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Plaguecrafter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Nether Traitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoard Robber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rackling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt Ghast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-36%synergy
Deathgreeter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Merciless Executioner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Infestation Sage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Stronghold Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Vein Ripper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%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
6%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Scythe Specter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Withering Boon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Slaughter Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Pox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Smallpox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Syphon Mind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sinkhole
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Brutality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bad Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Totem
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Trinisphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Expedition Map
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Damping Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Vexing Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of the Void
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Torpor Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Orb of Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Rack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meekstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%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
Skullcage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ward of Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Disruptor Flute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Bottomless Pit
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Waste Not
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Nether Void
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Oppression
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
The Abyss
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of the Void
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Necrogen Mists
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Protection Racket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blight Mound
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dystopia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Raiders' Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Price of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Season of the Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brink of Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%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
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Larceny
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Aether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%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
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Professor Onyx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Coffers
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Peat Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mutavault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Star Compass
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Ebony Fly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solar Transformer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Idol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Irencrag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opal Palace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
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