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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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Baron Helmut Zemo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cat-Gator
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
77%synergy
Entomb
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
75%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
72%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Altar of Dementia
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
62%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
61%synergy
Animate Dead
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Viscera Seer
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Crypt Ghast
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion70 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Jet Medallion
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Dark Ritual
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Massacre Wurm
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Damnation
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Necropotence
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
50%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Bog Witch
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Vile Entomber
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Grave Titan
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Mindslicer
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Priest of Gix
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Triskelion
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Dread Presence
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Ritual
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Sacrifice
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Force of Despair
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Victimize
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Persist
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Deal
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Diresight
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Bone Shards
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Dark Petition
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Life's Finale
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-22%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Out of the Tombs
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Oppression
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
81%inclusion66 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
11%synergy
High Market
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Lake of the Dead
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Deserted Temple
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
17%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Vesuva
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
25%synergy
The Soul Stone
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-20%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Cave
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
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