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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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Bone Shredder
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Cadaver Imp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Big Game Hunter
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Blood Pet
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Blood Artist
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Ayara, First of Locthwain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Village Rites
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Greaves
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Black Market
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Grave Pact
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Deadly Dispute
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Skullport Merchant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Skyscanner
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Clattering Augur
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Shambling Ghast
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Tattered Mummy
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Fume Spitter
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Burglar Rat
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Novice Occultist
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Mindless Automaton
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Basal Thrull
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Abomination
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Virus Beetle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Death Cultist
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dockside Chef
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Woe Strider
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Skittering Surveyor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Deathgreeter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Myr
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Wriggling Grub
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Tragic Slip
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Defile
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Altar's Reap
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Armor of Shadows
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Body Count
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Dabbling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Doom Blade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Murder
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Overdrive
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Feed the Swarm
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Bone Shards
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Eaten Alive
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Living Death
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Spark Harvest
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Reprocess
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Risky Shortcut
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Blood for Bones
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Bontu's Monument
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Plate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Spawning Pit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Genesis Chamber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Coils
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Open the Graves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Into the Pit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vampiric Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Doom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Soul Enervation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Blight Mound
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Westvale Abbey
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
4%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
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