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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
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
2.9%inclusion1 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Plea
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Purple Pentapus
1.5%inclusion1 decks65 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
71%inclusion110 decks155 decks
59%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
63%inclusion98 decks155 decks
56%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
59%inclusion92 decks155 decks
55%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion111 decks155 decks
55%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion90 decks155 decks
53%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
56%inclusion87 decks155 decks
52%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion96 decks155 decks
50%synergy
Massacre Wurm
66%inclusion103 decks155 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion101 decks155 decks
47%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion100 decks155 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion144 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
82%inclusion127 decks155 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion110 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion99 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion97 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
57%inclusion89 decks155 decks
34%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion85 decks155 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion83 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
52%inclusion80 decks155 decks
38%synergy
Vile Entomber
50%inclusion78 decks155 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion46 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
49%inclusion76 decks155 decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
48%inclusion75 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion73 decks155 decks
42%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
45%inclusion69 decks155 decks
39%synergy
Bog Witch
43%inclusion66 decks155 decks
41%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
30%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion64 decks155 decks
31%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
41%inclusion63 decks155 decks
29%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
38%inclusion59 decks155 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion57 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion54 decks155 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
27%inclusion42 decks155 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion42 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
24%inclusion37 decks155 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Mindslicer
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
21%inclusion33 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Suffering
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
15%synergy
Skirge Familiar
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Shriekmaw
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion54 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion32 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion24 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Tragic Slip
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Force of Despair
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
50%inclusion78 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion77 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion72 decks155 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion71 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion65 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Mutilate
37%inclusion58 decks155 decks
18%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion57 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion55 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
32%inclusion50 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion33 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
17%inclusion26 decks155 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion19 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Stitch Together
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Life's Finale
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Ransack the Lab
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Final Parting
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Bone Shards
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
1%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Resentful Revelation
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion69 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion69 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
43%inclusion66 decks155 decks
30%synergy
Expedition Map
37%inclusion57 decks155 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion42 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion35 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
14%inclusion21 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
-21%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion48 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion39 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
-1%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Out of the Tombs
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Tortured Existence
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.0%inclusion14 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
76%inclusion118 decks155 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
55%inclusion86 decks155 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion84 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion83 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
46%inclusion71 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
45%inclusion69 decks155 decks
9%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion68 decks155 decks
37%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
34%inclusion52 decks155 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion45 decks155 decks
13%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion40 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
25%inclusion38 decks155 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion31 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion28 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
17%inclusion27 decks155 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
-10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion20 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
-22%synergy
Strip Mine
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.2%inclusion8 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion146 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion103 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
39%inclusion61 decks155 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion41 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion36 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Caged Sun
22%inclusion34 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
12%inclusion18 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
-16%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion16 decks155 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.4%inclusion13 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.1%inclusion11 decks155 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion10 decks155 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion137 decks155 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion56 decks155 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion47 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion44 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion29 decks155 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion25 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion22 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.7%inclusion12 decks155 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
5%synergy
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