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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
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
82%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Blood Pet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Cadaver Imp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Skullport Merchant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Big Game Hunter
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Village Rites
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Black Market
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Grave Pact
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Greedy Freebooter
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Grim Haruspex
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Skyscanner
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Clattering Augur
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Tattered Mummy
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Shambling Ghast
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Fume Spitter
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Burglar Rat
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Leaden Myr
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Novice Occultist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mindless Automaton
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Basal Thrull
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Smothering Abomination
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Woe Strider
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Skittering Surveyor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Chef
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Deathgreeter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Virus Beetle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Death Cultist
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Myr
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Wriggling Grub
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Dark Ritual
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Tragic Slip
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Defile
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Altar's Reap
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Costly Plunder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Body Count
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Professor's Warning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Dabbling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Murder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Bone Shards
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Eaten Alive
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Spark Harvest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Reprocess
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Reanimate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-27%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Risky Shortcut
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Blood for Bones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Bontu's Monument
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Spawning Pit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Plate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Genesis Chamber
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Meekstone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Coils
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Open the Graves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Into the Pit
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Contamination
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Doom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Fallen Ideal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Attrition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blight Mound
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Soul Enervation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Oubliette
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Westvale Abbey
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
6%synergy
High Market
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Witch's Cottage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Diamond City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
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