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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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Noxious Gearhulk
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Grave Titan
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Buried Alive
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Massacre Wurm
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Altar of Dementia
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Plaguecrafter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Viscera Seer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Animate Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Vile Entomber
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Triskelion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Meteor Golem
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Dread Presence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mindslicer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
29%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Bog Witch
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Priest of Gix
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Carrion Feeder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Kalitas, Bloodchief of Ghet
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Notorious Assassin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Defile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Entomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Toxin Analysis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Doom Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Erebos's Intervention
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Rowan's Grim Search
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Fated Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Corpse Dance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Murder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Chainer's Edict
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Damnation
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Death Cloud
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Persist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Unmarked Grave
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mutilate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Life's Finale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Temporal Extortion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Battle at the Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Consume Spirit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Decree of Pain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Incarnation Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Ransack the Lab
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consuming Vapors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Final Parting
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Corrupt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Plague Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shared Trauma
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Whip of Erebos
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Coat of Arms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Black Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Contamination
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Oubliette
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Necromancy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Bitterblossom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Chainer's Torment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Out of the Tombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Remedy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Font of Agonies
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Liliana Vess
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sorin Markov
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Detection Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Bottomless Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Caged Sun
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Shadows
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Relic of Legends
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
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