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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
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
81%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
74%synergy
Viscera Seer
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
68%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
65%synergy
Animate Dead
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
59%synergy
Entomb
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
57%synergy
High Market
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Crypt Ghast
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Toxic Deluge
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Plaguecrafter
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Blood Artist
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Damnation
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Carrion Feeder
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
57%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Imperial Seal
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
49%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Massacre Wurm
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Bog Witch
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Vile Entomber
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Meteor Golem
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Grave Titan
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Gix
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Skirge Familiar
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Gravecrawler
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Dimir House Guard
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Triskelion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Golgari Thug
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Dread Presence
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Massacre Girl
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Body Launderer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Mindslicer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Defile
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Withering Boon
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Black Sun's Twilight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Shallow Grave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Night's Whisper
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Queen
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Mutilate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Final Parting
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Dark Petition
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Resentful Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Life's Finale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Increasing Ambition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blood Tribute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Last Reckoning
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dark Deal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bone Shards
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Drain Life
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Syphon Mind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Tribute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Altar of Dementia
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Manascape Refractor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Staff of the Death Magus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Trading Post
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Oubliette
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Contamination
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Doom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Carnival of Souls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Sorin Markov
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Deserted Temple
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Lake of the Dead
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Thespian's Stage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Vesuva
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Tomb Fortress
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Caged Sun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Pristine Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Paradise Plume
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Cave
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
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