Golbez, Clad In Darkness (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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Tortured Existence
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
88%synergy
Gravecrawler
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
87%synergy
Warren Soultrader
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
80%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
72%synergy
Mindcrank
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
71%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
66%synergy
Culling the Weak
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Diabolic Intent
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
54%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Animate Dead
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
51%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
50%synergy
Cabal Ritual
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Necropotence
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
69%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
63%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Mana Vault
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
62%synergy
Opposition Agent
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Reassembling Skeleton
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Blood Pet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Walking Ballista
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
43%synergy
Accursed Marauder
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Nether Traitor
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Plaguecrafter
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Golgari Thug
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Leaden Myr
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Dark Confidant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Putrid Goblin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Grim Haruspex
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Palladium Myr
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Doom Whisperer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Stinkweed Imp
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Bloodghast
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Millikin
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Troll of Khazad-dûm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Undead Butler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Shriekmaw
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Priest of Gix
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Songs of the Damned
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Strike
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Dismember
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Sacrifice
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Bone Harvest
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Pact
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Village Rites
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Shoot the Sheriff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Insidious Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Corpse Dance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Undying Malice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-17%synergy
Rain of Filth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Saw in Half
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
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Buried Alive
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Morality Shift
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Bubbling Muck
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Incarnation Technique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Final Parting
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-21%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Smog
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Living Death
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Extortion
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Profane Tutor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Doomsday
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Vicious Rumors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Stitch Together
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Altar of the Brood
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Static Orb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Winter Orb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Trinisphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Torpor Orb
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tangle Wire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Staff of Domination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Clock of Omens
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mimic Vat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Chalice of the Void
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Winter Moon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Phyresis
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
44%synergy
Exquisite Blood
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Necromancy
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Dance of the Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Link
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Tainted Aether
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Out of the Tombs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Glistening Oil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-25%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Oppression
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Waste Not
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Contamination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Shade's Form
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Triskaidekaphobia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mortal Combat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Liliana Vess
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
55%synergy
Cabal Coffers
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Urza's Saga
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Witch's Cottage
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Temple
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Buried Ruin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
27%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Inventors' Fair
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Lake of the Dead
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
War Room
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Tomb Fortress
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Homeward Path
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Blast Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Mouth of Ronom
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Cabal Pit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Fen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Urborg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
67%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Grim Monolith
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
36%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
35%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
32%synergy
Boggart Trawler
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Uncharted Haven
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
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