Chainer, Dementia Master (Commander)

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Koh, the Face Stealer
4.0%inclusion8 decks200 decks
2%synergy
Baron Helmut Zemo
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Cat-Gator
1.1%inclusion5 decks439 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.0%inclusion2 decks200 decks
-2%synergy
The Fire Nation Drill
0.9%inclusion2 decks235 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
71%inclusion1.31K decks1.83K decks
60%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
57%inclusion1.05K decks1.83K decks
53%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion1.06K decks1.83K decks
52%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
58%inclusion1.07K decks1.83K decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion1.20K decks1.83K decks
49%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
52%inclusion948 decks1.83K decks
48%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion1.06K decks1.83K decks
46%synergy
Massacre Wurm
63%inclusion1.15K decks1.83K decks
46%synergy
Vile Entomber
48%inclusion874 decks1.83K decks
42%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion846 decks1.83K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion1.62K decks1.83K decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion1.37K decks1.83K decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion1.26K decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion1.17K decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion1.10K decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion1.08K decks1.83K decks
40%synergy
Plaguecrafter
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.83K decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion1.01K decks1.83K decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion999 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion996 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion652 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion629 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion555 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion491 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion240 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.1%inclusion148 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion879 decks1.83K decks
34%synergy
Carrion Feeder
43%inclusion783 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion653 decks1.54K decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion763 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Bog Witch
41%inclusion746 decks1.83K decks
39%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
40%inclusion739 decks1.83K decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion721 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
37%inclusion685 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
37%inclusion672 decks1.83K decks
27%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
36%inclusion653 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
35%inclusion649 decks1.83K decks
31%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion613 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion604 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion579 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
32%inclusion578 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion564 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
30%inclusion541 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
29%inclusion522 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
28%inclusion507 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
27%inclusion495 decks1.83K decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
27%inclusion494 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
26%inclusion469 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
25%inclusion466 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion461 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion132 decks545 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
24%inclusion439 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
24%inclusion438 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion424 decks1.83K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion345 decks1.54K decks
10%synergy
Dread Presence
21%inclusion386 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion378 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion366 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion345 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion335 decks1.83K decks
15%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion318 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion311 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion300 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
16%inclusion299 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Shriekmaw
16%inclusion296 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Harvester of Souls
16%inclusion293 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion208 decks1.37K decks
10%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
13%inclusion239 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
13%inclusion238 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion200 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Angel of Suffering
13%inclusion236 decks1.83K decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion229 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion209 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion206 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion204 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion201 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Defile
37%inclusion674 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion417 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion547 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion505 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion414 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion377 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion314 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion348 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion338 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
17%inclusion320 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion294 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion289 decks1.83K decks
-8%synergy
Songs of the Damned
15%inclusion278 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion275 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion267 decks1.83K decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion254 decks1.83K decks
-7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion203 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion238 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
11%inclusion206 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion205 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion184 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion150 decks1.54K decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.0%inclusion146 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Dismember
7.8%inclusion143 decks1.83K decks
-3%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Doom Blade
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.83K decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion844 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion841 decks1.83K decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
43%inclusion796 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion776 decks1.83K decks
32%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion692 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion624 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion621 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion581 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
23%inclusion430 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion410 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion348 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion324 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion322 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
16%inclusion287 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion186 decks1.22K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion277 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion265 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion258 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion247 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion195 decks1.45K decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion202 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion198 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion198 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion191 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.9%inclusion145 decks1.64K decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.6%inclusion157 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion146 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Bone Shards
7.9%inclusion145 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion135 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion116 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Life's Finale
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.6%inclusion121 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Ransack the Lab
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Exhume
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.0%inclusion109 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.0%inclusion92 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion795 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion780 decks1.83K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion774 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Expedition Map
32%inclusion578 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion539 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion506 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion326 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion308 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
16%inclusion297 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.5%inclusion173 decks1.83K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
-18%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.7%inclusion140 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion126 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion118 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.3%inclusion116 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion41 decks717 decks
-14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.5%inclusion101 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.2%inclusion96 decks1.83K decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion862 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion571 decks1.83K decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion402 decks1.54K decks
21%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion433 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion416 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion307 decks1.83K decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion269 decks1.83K decks
11%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion214 decks1.83K decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion197 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Tortured Existence
10%inclusion178 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
-8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
9.2%inclusion168 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion147 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Oppression
7.4%inclusion136 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
7.2%inclusion132 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Greed
7.0%inclusion129 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Contamination
6.6%inclusion120 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Attrition
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.8%inclusion106 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.83K decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion342 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.83K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
73%inclusion1.33K decks1.83K decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion928 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion875 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion858 decks1.83K decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion782 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion752 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion552 decks1.83K decks
24%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
24%inclusion443 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion404 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion361 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion351 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion344 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion323 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion295 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion269 decks1.83K decks
-10%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion224 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion170 decks1.54K decks
1%synergy
Lake of the Dead
11%inclusion195 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion193 decks1.83K decks
-21%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion174 decks1.83K decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.4%inclusion172 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.0%inclusion164 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion37 decks551 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion122 decks1.83K decks
-2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.8%inclusion107 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.83K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion1.61K decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.25K decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
36%inclusion665 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion596 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion505 decks1.83K decks
13%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion341 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion78 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion228 decks1.83K decks
-15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion199 decks1.83K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion197 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.8%inclusion161 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.6%inclusion158 decks1.83K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.2%inclusion150 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.7%inclusion122 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion95 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion1.65K decks1.83K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion537 decks1.83K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion505 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion314 decks1.54K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion208 decks1.58K decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion200 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion202 decks1.83K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.3%inclusion171 decks1.83K decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion112 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion110 decks1.83K decks
1%synergy