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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%inclusion25 decks25 decks
88%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
76%synergy
Entomb
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
72%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Animate Dead
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Jet Medallion
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Crypt Ghast
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Reanimate
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Massacre Wurm
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Necropotence
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Opposition Agent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Accursed Marauder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Vile Entomber
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Bog Witch
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Warren Soultrader
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Grave Titan
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mindslicer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Doom Whisperer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Skirge Familiar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Balthor the Defiled
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Gix
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gravecrawler
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Ophiomancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Triskelion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Defile
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Baleful Mastery
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Corpse Dance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Feed the Swarm
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Living Death
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Night's Whisper
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Mutilate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Exsanguinate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Incarnation Technique
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Persist
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Unmarked Grave
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Queen
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Life's Finale
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Final Parting
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Syphon Mind
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Afterlife from the Loam
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Petition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Exhume
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Resentful Revelation
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Altar of Dementia
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Greaves
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Expedition Map
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Contamination
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Out of the Tombs
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Oubliette
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Black Market
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Tortured Existence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Doom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Tribute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
17%synergy
High Market
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Deserted Temple
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Strip Mine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Petrified Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Caged Sun
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
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