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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
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Entomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Culling the Weak
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Deserted Temple
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Saw in Half
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Snuff Out
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Animate Dead
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Imperial Seal
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Necropotence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Mana Vault
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Plaguecrafter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fleshwrither
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blood Pet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dimir House Guard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vile Entomber
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Viscera Seer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Bog Witch
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Skirge Familiar
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ophiomancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Meteor Golem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Triskelion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sengir Autocrat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gravecrawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Vile Mutilator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Harvester of Misery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sacrifice
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shred Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cut Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Insidious Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shallow Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Dance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Extirpate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Grim Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Intent
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Feed the Swarm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Final Parting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Queen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Mastermind's Acquisition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Postmortem Lunge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
All Hallow's Eve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nuclear Fallout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Incarnation Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Stitch Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Cruel Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Machinations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Smog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Expedition Map
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Altar of Dementia
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Helm of Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Universe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Feldon's Cane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Bitterblossom
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Contamination
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
The Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Nether Void
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-28%synergy
Tortured Existence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Decaying Soil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Out of the Tombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Summoning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Lake of the Dead
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Peat Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Vesuva
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
City of Traitors
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-34%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Whispers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Winding Canyons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
The Soul Stone
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Urza's Cave
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
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