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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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Day of Black Sun
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Soldevi Adnate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Buried Alive
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Grave Titan
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Marauder
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Imp's Mischief
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Black Cat, Cunning Thief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Vile Entomber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bog Witch
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Priest of Gix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Meteor Golem
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Triskelion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Hecteyes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Zenos yae Galvus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Skirge Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Vincent Valentine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Alchemist's Assistant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Qarsi Revenant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Defile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Dark Endurance
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Infernal Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Snuff Out
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Overkill
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Battle-Rage Blessing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corpse Dance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Makeshift Mannequin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Fated Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Doom Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Soul Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Villainous Wrath
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Persist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Damnation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Unmarked Grave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Final Parting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chainer's Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Plague Wind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Petition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Pain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ransack the Lab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Vapors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Life's Finale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Illicit Shipment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Corrupt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Summons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Shared Trauma
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Processor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Contamination
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Oubliette
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Out of the Tombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Font of Agonies
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Scarabs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oppression
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana Vess
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorin Markov
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ob Nixilis of the Black Oath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Castle Locthwain
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Detection Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Bottomless Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Shadows
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
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