Meren of Clan Nel Toth (Commander)

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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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
5.2%inclusion113 decks2.17K decks
2%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
4.5%inclusion106 decks2.34K decks
4%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
2.4%inclusion50 decks2.10K decks
1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.2%inclusion47 decks2.10K decks
0%synergy
Badgermole Cub
1.8%inclusion42 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spore Frog
77%inclusion14.7K decks19.2K decks
70%synergy
Plaguecrafter
65%inclusion12.5K decks19.2K decks
56%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
60%inclusion11.4K decks19.2K decks
53%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
83%inclusion15.9K decks19.2K decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion13K decks19.2K decks
52%synergy
Buried Alive
59%inclusion11.3K decks19.2K decks
51%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion14.5K decks19.2K decks
51%synergy
Victimize
67%inclusion12.8K decks19.2K decks
48%synergy
Grim Haruspex
51%inclusion9.77K decks19.2K decks
47%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion8.64K decks16.3K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
59%inclusion11.4K decks19.2K decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion10.2K decks19.2K decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
53%inclusion10.1K decks19.2K decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
52%inclusion9.97K decks19.2K decks
32%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion9.64K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Cankerbloom
50%inclusion9.56K decks19.2K decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion9.54K decks19.2K decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
49%inclusion9.37K decks19.2K decks
36%synergy
Haywire Mite
48%inclusion9.19K decks19.2K decks
31%synergy
Protean Hulk
47%inclusion9.07K decks19.2K decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion4.34K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion2.95K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion2.49K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion1.73K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.8%inclusion1.49K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion1.48K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.4%inclusion1.43K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion1.20K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
6.1%inclusion1.18K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion1.09K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
47%inclusion9.05K decks19.2K decks
39%synergy
Reclamation Sage
46%inclusion8.73K decks19.2K decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
45%inclusion8.72K decks19.2K decks
31%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion8.49K decks19.2K decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Elves
42%inclusion8.07K decks19.2K decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
41%inclusion7.94K decks19.2K decks
37%synergy
Massacre Wurm
40%inclusion7.74K decks19.2K decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion7.72K decks19.2K decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion7.30K decks19.2K decks
32%synergy
Wood Elves
38%inclusion7.19K decks19.2K decks
29%synergy
Shriekmaw
37%inclusion7.12K decks19.2K decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
37%inclusion7.07K decks19.2K decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion7.02K decks19.2K decks
16%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
35%inclusion5.93K decks16.8K decks
25%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
34%inclusion6.51K decks19.2K decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion6.44K decks19.2K decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion6.14K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
32%inclusion6.09K decks19.2K decks
24%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
31%inclusion5.91K decks19.2K decks
24%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion5.50K decks19.2K decks
15%synergy
Demon's Disciple
28%inclusion5.43K decks19.2K decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
27%inclusion5.19K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Fauna Shaman
27%inclusion5.14K decks19.2K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion4.38K decks16.4K decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
26%inclusion4.98K decks19.2K decks
23%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
25%inclusion4.88K decks19.2K decks
23%synergy
Insidious Fungus
25%inclusion3.60K decks14.2K decks
19%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
25%inclusion4.83K decks19.2K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion4.79K decks19.2K decks
22%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
24%inclusion4.69K decks19.2K decks
22%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
24%inclusion4.65K decks19.2K decks
22%synergy
Fiend Artisan
22%inclusion4.30K decks19.2K decks
18%synergy
Acidic Slime
22%inclusion4.29K decks19.2K decks
19%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion4.17K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion4.16K decks19.2K decks
18%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion1.25K decks5.84K decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion3.88K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
20%inclusion3.82K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion3.71K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Woe Strider
18%inclusion3.53K decks19.2K decks
14%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
18%inclusion3.51K decks19.2K decks
10%synergy
Honest Rutstein
18%inclusion3.18K decks17.4K decks
8%synergy
Viridian Emissary
17%inclusion3.19K decks19.2K decks
15%synergy
Farhaven Elf
16%inclusion3.15K decks19.2K decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion3K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion2.73K decks19.2K decks
13%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
14%inclusion2.72K decks19.2K decks
8%synergy
Skull Prophet
14%inclusion2.72K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion2.70K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Foundation Breaker
13%inclusion2.54K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
42%inclusion8.11K decks19.2K decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion6.77K decks19.2K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion6.50K decks19.2K decks
17%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion6.09K decks19.2K decks
-3%synergy
Grisly Salvage
26%inclusion5.04K decks19.2K decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion4.97K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion4.01K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion3.53K decks19.2K decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Charm
17%inclusion3.28K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion3.08K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion3.03K decks19.2K decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion2.34K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion1.90K decks16.4K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1.99K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.70K decks16.4K decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion1.92K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1.85K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
9.4%inclusion1.81K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.8%inclusion1.49K decks19.2K decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.5%inclusion1.23K decks16.4K decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion1.31K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.8%inclusion1.31K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.4%inclusion1.23K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion1.14K decks19.2K decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion1.07K decks19.2K decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion1.04K decks19.2K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
35%inclusion6.66K decks19.2K decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion6.35K decks19.2K decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion5.66K decks19.2K decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion5.38K decks19.2K decks
18%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
26%inclusion4.99K decks19.2K decks
13%synergy
Culling Ritual
26%inclusion4.98K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion4.42K decks19.2K decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion4.20K decks19.2K decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
19%inclusion3.60K decks19.2K decks
15%synergy
Jarad's Orders
17%inclusion3.31K decks19.2K decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion3.04K decks19.2K decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion2.89K decks19.2K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion2.86K decks19.2K decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion2.74K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion2.59K decks19.2K decks
-5%synergy
Primal Growth
13%inclusion2.57K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Life // Death
12%inclusion2.23K decks19.2K decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion2.16K decks19.2K decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion2.02K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1.30K decks12.9K decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1.85K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion1.79K decks19.2K decks
-2%synergy
Life from the Loam
9.1%inclusion1.74K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.8%inclusion1.58K decks18K decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion1.64K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Persist
8.2%inclusion1.56K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Mulch
7.2%inclusion1.37K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Unearth
7.0%inclusion1.33K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion1.29K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Squirming Emergence
6.5%inclusion1.25K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion1.18K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.0%inclusion1.15K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Casualties of War
5.9%inclusion1.13K decks19.2K decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.4%inclusion939 decks17.3K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.4%inclusion1.03K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Brew
5.3%inclusion1.02K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion6.41K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Birthing Pod
32%inclusion6.18K decks19.2K decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
31%inclusion5.93K decks19.2K decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion4.95K decks19.2K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion3.85K decks19.2K decks
-5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion1.83K decks19.2K decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
8.7%inclusion1.67K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion1.36K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion6.74K decks19.2K decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion6.55K decks19.2K decks
26%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
33%inclusion6.27K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion5.02K decks19.2K decks
21%synergy
Insidious Roots
20%inclusion3.71K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Journey to Eternity
19%inclusion3.56K decks19.2K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion3.35K decks19.2K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion3.21K decks19.2K decks
3%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
16%inclusion3.06K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Awakening Zone
14%inclusion2.78K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion2.66K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion2.57K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
13%inclusion2.46K decks19.2K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion2.30K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion2.15K decks19.2K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1.80K decks16.4K decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion2.02K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion1.90K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
10%inclusion1.60K decks16.4K decks
9%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
10%inclusion1.85K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
9.2%inclusion1.75K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.0%inclusion750 decks9.32K decks
6%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
7.8%inclusion1.50K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Golgari Germination
7.3%inclusion1.40K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion1.28K decks19.2K decks
-3%synergy
Attrition
5.7%inclusion1.09K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion1.03K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion2.96K decks19.2K decks
10%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
13%inclusion2.54K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
8.2%inclusion1.57K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
46%inclusion8.86K decks19.2K decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion8.04K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion7.67K decks19.2K decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion6.08K decks19.2K decks
9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
29%inclusion5.56K decks19.2K decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion4.75K decks19.2K decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion3.37K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion3.20K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion3.08K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
15%inclusion2.97K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2.92K decks19.2K decks
-8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion2.08K decks16.4K decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion1.69K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1.59K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion1.51K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.8%inclusion1.28K decks16.4K decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.3%inclusion1.40K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.9%inclusion1.31K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion1.20K decks19.2K decks
-18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.0%inclusion352 decks5.90K decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion422 decks7.14K decks
2%synergy
Khalni Garden
5.6%inclusion1.08K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
5.6%inclusion1.07K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion1.05K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion16.6K decks19.2K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion11K decks19.2K decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
28%inclusion5.38K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
19%inclusion3.70K decks19.2K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion1.29K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion1.18K decks19.2K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion294 decks5.21K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion18.8K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion18.8K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion17.1K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
65%inclusion12.5K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
56%inclusion10.8K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
55%inclusion10.5K decks19.2K decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion10.1K decks19.2K decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
44%inclusion8.38K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion8.25K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
37%inclusion7.12K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
36%inclusion6.84K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion6.68K decks19.2K decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
32%inclusion6.17K decks19.2K decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
29%inclusion5.65K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
27%inclusion5.03K decks18.7K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion5K decks19.2K decks
-1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
25%inclusion4.70K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
24%inclusion4.61K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion4.27K decks19.2K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion3.92K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion3.42K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
17%inclusion3.35K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion1.90K decks11.3K decks
1%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion2.72K decks19.2K decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
14%inclusion2.69K decks19.2K decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion2.51K decks18K decks
-7%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion2.55K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion2.16K decks16.4K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion2.35K decks19.2K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion2.34K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion686 decks5.87K decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion1.90K decks16.4K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.70K decks16.4K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion1.95K decks19.2K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion1.79K decks19.2K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.2%inclusion1.76K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion1.64K decks19.2K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion1.62K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion1.38K decks16.3K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.4%inclusion1.62K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.4%inclusion1.62K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion1.55K decks19.2K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.1%inclusion1.54K decks19.2K decks
2%synergy
Woodland Chasm
7.9%inclusion1.52K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion1.25K decks19.2K decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion1.19K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Foul Orchard
5.7%inclusion1.09K decks19.2K decks
0%synergy
Festering Thicket
5.3%inclusion309 decks5.87K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.2%inclusion989 decks19.2K decks
0%synergy