Joshua Rosfield // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools (Commander) - Sacrifice

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Culling the Weak
90%inclusion175 decks194 decks
84%synergy
Diabolic Intent
85%inclusion164 decks194 decks
76%synergy
Skullclamp
85%inclusion165 decks194 decks
75%synergy
Infernal Plunge
78%inclusion151 decks194 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion161 decks194 decks
72%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion146 decks194 decks
67%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
70%inclusion136 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Pyroblast
70%inclusion136 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
67%inclusion130 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Flare of Duplication
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
93%inclusion180 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Deflecting Swat
79%inclusion153 decks194 decks
59%synergy
Deadly Rollick
73%inclusion141 decks194 decks
52%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
66%inclusion128 decks194 decks
60%synergy
Necropotence
66%inclusion128 decks194 decks
60%synergy
Reanimate
66%inclusion128 decks194 decks
44%synergy
Rite of Flame
64%inclusion125 decks194 decks
60%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
63%inclusion123 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion118 decks194 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
59%inclusion115 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion155 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Jeska's Will
77%inclusion150 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion147 decks194 decks
66%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
76%inclusion147 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Mana Vault
73%inclusion142 decks194 decks
68%synergy
Underworld Breach
70%inclusion135 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion135 decks194 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
69%inclusion134 decks194 decks
63%synergy
Gamble
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
66%inclusion129 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Dualcaster Mage
58%inclusion112 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion92 decks194 decks
38%synergy
Skirk Prospector
39%inclusion76 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
39%inclusion75 decks194 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Welder
38%inclusion74 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Opposition Agent
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
32%synergy
Mayhem Devil
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
36%inclusion70 decks194 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Engineer
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion42 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Blood Artist
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Impulsive Pilferer
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Mahadi, Emporium Master
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Carrion Feeder
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Juri, Master of the Revue
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
2%synergy
The Speed Demon
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Woe Strider
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Sire of Insanity
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Accursed Marauder
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Ad Nauseam
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
55%synergy
Tainted Pact
50%inclusion97 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Final Fortune
48%inclusion93 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Rain of Filth
47%inclusion92 decks194 decks
47%synergy
Saw in Half
45%inclusion87 decks194 decks
34%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion74 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
36%inclusion69 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Fire Covenant
25%inclusion49 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Village Rites
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion42 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
-29%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Slaughter Pact
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Burnt Offering
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Demonic Consultation
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
-8%synergy
Seething Song
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Laughing Mad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-29%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Dismember
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Szat's Will
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Charm
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
-36%synergy
Tragic Slip
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-29%synergy
Active Volcano
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Praetor's Grasp
58%inclusion112 decks194 decks
55%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
56%inclusion108 decks194 decks
50%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
56%inclusion108 decks194 decks
52%synergy
Molten Duplication
48%inclusion76 decks157 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
47%inclusion91 decks194 decks
45%synergy
Twinflame
46%inclusion90 decks194 decks
40%synergy
Toxic Deluge
42%inclusion82 decks194 decks
24%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion77 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Faithless Looting
35%inclusion67 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
31%inclusion61 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
31%inclusion60 decks194 decks
-12%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Unearth
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Last Chance
26%inclusion50 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
-31%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Warrior's Oath
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Heat Shimmer
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
-15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Unmarked Grave
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-13%synergy
Dread Return
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Molten Collapse
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Persist
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bolas's Citadel
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
47%synergy
Defense Grid
57%inclusion111 decks194 decks
55%synergy
Grinding Station
56%inclusion109 decks194 decks
54%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
27%inclusion53 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Manifold Key
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Engineered Explosives
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Jet Medallion
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
45%inclusion87 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
27%inclusion37 decks138 decks
24%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion51 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Necrodominance
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-16%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Moon
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Lolth, Spider Queen
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
49%inclusion95 decks194 decks
47%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion70 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion63 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Emergence Zone
26%inclusion51 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Crystal Vein
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-25%synergy
Sandstone Needle
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Kher Keep
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion188 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion177 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
80%inclusion155 decks194 decks
75%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion146 decks194 decks
73%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion145 decks194 decks
67%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
69%inclusion134 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
65%inclusion127 decks194 decks
61%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion124 decks194 decks
60%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion119 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
61%inclusion119 decks194 decks
59%synergy
Rakdos Signet
57%inclusion110 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
56%inclusion108 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Grim Monolith
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Paradise Mantle
48%inclusion93 decks194 decks
47%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion179 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion178 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Blood Crypt
89%inclusion172 decks194 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion170 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
86%inclusion167 decks194 decks
54%synergy
Luxury Suite
81%inclusion158 decks194 decks
42%synergy
Marsh Flats
74%inclusion144 decks194 decks
66%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
74%inclusion144 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
73%inclusion142 decks194 decks
66%synergy
Polluted Delta
72%inclusion140 decks194 decks
64%synergy
Arid Mesa
72%inclusion139 decks194 decks
63%synergy
Badlands
70%inclusion136 decks194 decks
57%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion134 decks194 decks
62%synergy
Scalding Tarn
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion130 decks194 decks
62%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion116 decks194 decks
53%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion111 decks194 decks
51%synergy
Mount Doom
56%inclusion108 decks194 decks
39%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion87 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
34%synergy
Raucous Theater
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
28%inclusion55 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Blightstep Pathway
24%inclusion46 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
-40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Spire of Industry
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
-46%synergy
Haunted Ridge
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
-18%synergy
Graven Cairns
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
-14%synergy
Crossroads Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blazemire Verge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
-18%synergy
Capital City
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Peak
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-31%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-37%synergy
Gemstone Mine
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Malice
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-28%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-28%synergy
Canyon Slough
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-30%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy