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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
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
75%synergy
Entomb
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
74%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Animate Dead
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Viscera Seer
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Altar of Dementia
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Jet Medallion
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Crypt Ghast
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Dark Ritual
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Massacre Wurm
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Noxious Gearhulk
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Accursed Marauder
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Bog Witch
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vile Entomber
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Boggart Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Grave Titan
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Meteor Golem
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mindslicer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Skirge Familiar
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Grim Haruspex
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Priest of Gix
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ophiomancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Massacre Girl
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Sacrifice
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Baleful Mastery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Village Rites
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Corpse Dance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Damnation
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Living Death
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Night's Whisper
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bubbling Muck
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mutilate
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Incarnation Technique
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Persist
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Queen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Life's Finale
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Dark Petition
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Diresight
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Dread Return
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stitch Together
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Exhume
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Expedition Map
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Black Market Connections
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Contamination
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Out of the Tombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Tortured Existence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Tribute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
12%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Deserted Temple
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Cabal Pit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Petrified Field
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Opal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hagra Mauling
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
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