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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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Koh, the Face Stealer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Entomb
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
73%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Viscera Seer
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Animate Dead
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Jet Medallion
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Plaguecrafter
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Massacre Wurm
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Accursed Marauder
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Vile Entomber
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Bog Witch
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Meteor Golem
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Grave Titan
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Doom Whisperer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Skirge Familiar
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Gix
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Gravecrawler
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Triskelion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Defile
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Sacrifice
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Withering Boon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Stinging Study
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Bubbling Muck
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Persist
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Mutilate
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Incarnation Technique
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Queen
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Life's Finale
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Petition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Contamination
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Tortured Existence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Doom
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Tribute
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
15%synergy
High Market
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Deserted Temple
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Lake of the Dead
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
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