Meren of Clan Nel Toth (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Badgermole Cub
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
4.7%inclusion8 decks169 decks
2%synergy
Formidable Speaker
2.7%inclusion8 decks295 decks
2%synergy
Avatar Destiny
2.4%inclusion4 decks164 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
85%inclusion1.61K decks1.90K decks
70%synergy
Entomb
78%inclusion1.48K decks1.90K decks
70%synergy
Spore Frog
74%inclusion1.40K decks1.90K decks
67%synergy
Buried Alive
69%inclusion1.30K decks1.90K decks
60%synergy
Protean Hulk
65%inclusion1.23K decks1.90K decks
60%synergy
Eternal Witness
85%inclusion1.60K decks1.90K decks
59%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion1.49K decks1.90K decks
59%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion1.37K decks1.90K decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
65%inclusion1.24K decks1.90K decks
56%synergy
Birds of Paradise
75%inclusion1.42K decks1.90K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Assassin's Trophy
72%inclusion1.36K decks1.90K decks
27%synergy
Skullclamp
72%inclusion1.36K decks1.90K decks
41%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
69%inclusion1.31K decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Haywire Mite
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
46%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
62%inclusion1.17K decks1.90K decks
54%synergy
Animate Dead
60%inclusion1.14K decks1.90K decks
51%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
59%inclusion1.12K decks1.90K decks
45%synergy
Diabolic Intent
59%inclusion1.11K decks1.90K decks
49%synergy
Accursed Marauder
58%inclusion938 decks1.61K decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
56%inclusion1.06K decks1.90K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion1.39K decks1.90K decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
62%inclusion1.18K decks1.90K decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion1.04K decks1.90K decks
49%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
52%inclusion987 decks1.90K decks
50%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
46%inclusion872 decks1.90K decks
41%synergy
Worldly Tutor
45%inclusion862 decks1.90K decks
35%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
36%inclusion686 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion618 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion537 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion520 decks1.90K decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Llanowar Elves
55%inclusion1.05K decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
54%inclusion1.03K decks1.90K decks
35%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
54%inclusion1.03K decks1.90K decks
51%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
53%inclusion1.01K decks1.90K decks
47%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
53%inclusion997 decks1.90K decks
49%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
51%inclusion968 decks1.90K decks
33%synergy
Carrion Feeder
50%inclusion943 decks1.90K decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
47%inclusion886 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
44%inclusion718 decks1.62K decks
34%synergy
Grim Haruspex
43%inclusion818 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion800 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion737 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion736 decks1.90K decks
33%synergy
Cankerbloom
39%inclusion731 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Reclamation Sage
36%inclusion681 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
32%inclusion614 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
32%inclusion612 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
31%inclusion515 decks1.66K decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
30%inclusion568 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion558 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
28%inclusion535 decks1.90K decks
26%synergy
Fiend Artisan
28%inclusion525 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
28%inclusion522 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Fauna Shaman
27%inclusion505 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Wood Elves
26%inclusion496 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
25%inclusion471 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
25%inclusion176 decks715 decks
21%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
24%inclusion453 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
24%inclusion447 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Delighted Halfling
23%inclusion445 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
23%inclusion437 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
Sylvan Safekeeper
23%inclusion433 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion422 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Endurance
22%inclusion416 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Insidious Fungus
21%inclusion302 decks1.41K decks
15%synergy
Shriekmaw
21%inclusion406 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion388 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Witherbloom Apprentice
20%inclusion383 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion382 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion377 decks1.90K decks
17%synergy
Manglehorn
19%inclusion368 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
19%inclusion105 decks541 decks
14%synergy
Mindslicer
19%inclusion367 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Demon's Disciple
19%inclusion365 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion264 decks1.61K decks
13%synergy
Merciless Executioner
16%inclusion303 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
15%inclusion289 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
15%inclusion283 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
14%inclusion260 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion214 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
47%inclusion887 decks1.90K decks
30%synergy
Abrupt Decay
45%inclusion857 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion602 decks1.90K decks
28%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion573 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion566 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Veil of Summer
28%inclusion532 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
Heroic Intervention
23%inclusion433 decks1.90K decks
-7%synergy
Crop Rotation
23%inclusion430 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion425 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion399 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion334 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion287 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion272 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion207 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Putrefy
11%inclusion210 decks1.90K decks
-24%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion191 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion154 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.8%inclusion166 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Grisly Salvage
8.6%inclusion163 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.0%inclusion151 decks1.90K decks
-12%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.3%inclusion118 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion118 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.4%inclusion102 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
54%inclusion1.03K decks1.90K decks
34%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion945 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
39%inclusion742 decks1.90K decks
35%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
38%inclusion715 decks1.90K decks
32%synergy
Culling Ritual
36%inclusion676 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Living Death
31%inclusion588 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Finale of Devastation
31%inclusion580 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Unmarked Grave
28%inclusion533 decks1.90K decks
26%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion499 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Imperial Seal
25%inclusion467 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Life // Death
23%inclusion436 decks1.90K decks
20%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion386 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion372 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion314 decks1.90K decks
-9%synergy
Natural Order
16%inclusion296 decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Three Visits
15%inclusion288 decks1.90K decks
-4%synergy
Cultivate
12%inclusion233 decks1.90K decks
-28%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion223 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion208 decks1.90K decks
1%synergy
Footsteps of the Goryo
11%inclusion205 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
11%inclusion202 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Life from the Loam
10%inclusion193 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Persist
9.4%inclusion179 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.4%inclusion106 decks1.27K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.3%inclusion146 decks1.76K decks
5%synergy
Farseek
8.2%inclusion155 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.8%inclusion147 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
7.2%inclusion136 decks1.90K decks
-27%synergy
Kodama's Reach
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.90K decks
-18%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.6%inclusion126 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Jarad's Orders
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.2%inclusion46 decks881 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.2%inclusion98 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
51%inclusion959 decks1.90K decks
42%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
49%inclusion922 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Birthing Pod
47%inclusion889 decks1.90K decks
44%synergy
Altar of Dementia
30%inclusion572 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion521 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion184 decks1.90K decks
-15%synergy
The Great Henge
8.0%inclusion152 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.9%inclusion112 decks1.61K decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.7%inclusion109 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Sylvan Library
52%inclusion988 decks1.90K decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
40%inclusion752 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Necromancy
34%inclusion640 decks1.90K decks
31%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
27%inclusion510 decks1.90K decks
21%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
26%inclusion500 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion429 decks1.90K decks
19%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion398 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion341 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
18%inclusion334 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Journey to Eternity
14%inclusion260 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion252 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion197 decks1.62K decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion228 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Insidious Roots
12%inclusion211 decks1.81K decks
0%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
11%inclusion216 decks1.90K decks
-13%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion181 decks1.62K decks
3%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
9.3%inclusion177 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion171 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.7%inclusion165 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Greater Good
8.2%inclusion156 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Awakening Zone
7.6%inclusion144 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.0%inclusion63 decks903 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Defense of the Heart
6.2%inclusion117 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Root Maze
6.0%inclusion114 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Attrition
5.6%inclusion107 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Contamination
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Black Market
5.5%inclusion104 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Pernicious Deed
5.4%inclusion102 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion295 decks1.90K decks
10%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
15%inclusion285 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
5.3%inclusion100 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
76%inclusion1.44K decks1.90K decks
53%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
65%inclusion1.23K decks1.90K decks
47%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
63%inclusion1.19K decks1.90K decks
35%synergy
High Market
46%inclusion874 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Dryad Arbor
43%inclusion821 decks1.90K decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion745 decks1.90K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
38%inclusion726 decks1.90K decks
29%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion674 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion504 decks1.62K decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion377 decks1.90K decks
15%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion322 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion266 decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion249 decks1.90K decks
-10%synergy
Grim Backwoods
11%inclusion208 decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion202 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.2%inclusion175 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.5%inclusion162 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.1%inclusion131 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion42 decks543 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.6%inclusion145 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
6.8%inclusion129 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion116 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.73K decks1.90K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion957 decks1.90K decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion347 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion323 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
17%inclusion320 decks1.90K decks
-8%synergy
Golgari Signet
15%inclusion282 decks1.90K decks
-13%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion279 decks1.90K decks
13%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion67 decks485 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion196 decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.3%inclusion157 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion137 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Forest
96%inclusion1.81K decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion1.81K decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
94%inclusion1.79K decks1.90K decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.77K decks1.90K decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
87%inclusion1.64K decks1.90K decks
57%synergy
Bayou
81%inclusion1.53K decks1.90K decks
69%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
76%inclusion1.44K decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
64%inclusion1.21K decks1.90K decks
12%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
59%inclusion1.11K decks1.90K decks
-2%synergy
Underground Mortuary
51%inclusion928 decks1.83K decks
30%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
47%inclusion885 decks1.90K decks
34%synergy
Windswept Heath
46%inclusion877 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion867 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
46%inclusion864 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion850 decks1.90K decks
39%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion830 decks1.90K decks
38%synergy
Wooded Foothills
43%inclusion824 decks1.90K decks
37%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
42%inclusion793 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Twilight Mire
39%inclusion748 decks1.90K decks
4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
34%inclusion654 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Tainted Wood
32%inclusion598 decks1.90K decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion557 decks1.90K decks
24%synergy
Wastewood Verge
26%inclusion287 decks1.10K decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion491 decks1.90K decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion478 decks1.90K decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion377 decks1.90K decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion372 decks1.90K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
16%inclusion264 decks1.61K decks
13%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
16%inclusion306 decks1.90K decks
-26%synergy
Blooming Marsh
16%inclusion305 decks1.90K decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion287 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion214 decks1.62K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion246 decks1.90K decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion207 decks1.62K decks
4%synergy
Temple of Malady
12%inclusion229 decks1.90K decks
-23%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
12%inclusion223 decks1.90K decks
0%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
11%inclusion216 decks1.90K decks
-24%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion202 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion198 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
10%inclusion198 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Vernal Fen
10%inclusion52 decks542 decks
-1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
10%inclusion154 decks1.62K decks
-10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.0%inclusion170 decks1.90K decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.5%inclusion162 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.1%inclusion131 decks1.61K decks
7%synergy
Haunted Mire
5.5%inclusion105 decks1.90K decks
-11%synergy
Viridescent Bog
5.4%inclusion94 decks1.76K decks
-15%synergy
Woodland Chasm
5.2%inclusion99 decks1.90K decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.0%inclusion81 decks1.61K decks
4%synergy