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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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Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Bloodghast
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
67%synergy
Smokestack
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Ophiomancer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Smallpox
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Bitterblossom
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Grave Pact
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Waste Not
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Marauder
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Shambling Ghast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Blood Pet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Vincent Valentine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Magic Pot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Timeline Culler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ozox, the Clattering King
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Darkstar Augur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Gravecrawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dread Presence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Cryptbreaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nether Spirit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gravedigger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ebondeath, Dracolich
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Grim Servant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Graveshifter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Graveyard Marshal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Putrid Goblin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Nighthawk Scavenger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Defile
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Corruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Undying Malice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hero's Downfall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cut Down
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Murder
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Blot Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Suspended Sentence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Return to Action
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cling to Dust
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Vona's Hunger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Breathe Your Last
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Abzan
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Unearth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Pox
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Read the Bones
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Decode Transmissions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Recruitment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Collective Brutality
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodchief's Thirst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Painful Lesson
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Delirium Skeins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Spoils
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Army of the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Ambition's Cost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Call of the Death-Dweller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Corrupt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Raise Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Disentomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Drain Life
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Darkness Crystal
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mephitic Draught
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Totem
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Trinisphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tithing Blade
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Noble's Purse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Clock of Omens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Oven
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Torpor Orb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blood Fountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Winter Moon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
False Floor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Oppression
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bottomless Pit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Dark Prophecy
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Black Market
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Court of Ambition
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Necrogen Mists
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Open the Graves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Season of the Witch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
The Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Koskun Falls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Graf Harvest
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nowhere to Run
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Professor Onyx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Peat Bog
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-25%synergy
Vault of Whispers
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fountainport
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Terrain Generator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Unholy Grotto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dust Bowl
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Everglades
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Caged Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Guardian Idol
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Nyx Lotus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Marsh Flats
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
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