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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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Buried Alive
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
81%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
74%synergy
Viscera Seer
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
62%synergy
Animate Dead
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
61%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
60%synergy
Entomb
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
54%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
53%synergy
High Market
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
39%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Blood Artist
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
58%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Seal
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Accursed Marauder
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
38%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Bog Witch
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Massacre Wurm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Vile Entomber
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Skirge Familiar
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Meteor Golem
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Grave Titan
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Grim Haruspex
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Priest of Gix
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Gravecrawler
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Dimir House Guard
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Massacre Girl
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Triskelion
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Golgari Thug
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Dread Presence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Servant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mindslicer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Imp's Mischief
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Baleful Mastery
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Withering Boon
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Village Rites
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Queen
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Persist
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Final Parting
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dark Petition
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Resentful Revelation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Increasing Ambition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Life's Finale
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Stitch Together
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Drain Life
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
37%synergy
Expedition Map
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Manascape Refractor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Mindcrank
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Oubliette
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
33%synergy
Black Market Connections
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Contamination
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tortured Existence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Carnival of Souls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Attrition
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
41%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Vesuva
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Blast Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
War Room
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Tomb Fortress
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Petrified Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
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