Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Expensive Control

Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
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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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Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Grave Pact
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Contamination
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
66%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Sinister Gnarlbark
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Agent Venom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Burglar Rat
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Bone Shredder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Grim Haruspex
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Blood Pet
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Shambling Ghast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Mindless Automaton
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Skullport Merchant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Skyscanner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Carrion Feeder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Nezumi Informant
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Clattering Augur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Virus Beetle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Novice Occultist
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Leaden Myr
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Junk Diver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Crypt Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Black Cat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rotting Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Feral Ghoul
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ravenous Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Toad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Withering Torment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Malice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Tragic Slip
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Pile On
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Songs of the Damned
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Professor's Warning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nasty End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Worthy Cost
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Final Vengeance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Bone Shards
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blood Money
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Annihilating Glare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tribute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Mithril Coat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Jet Medallion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Orb of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Animation Module
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thornbite Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Dark Prophecy
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Teval's Judgment
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Exquisite Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Attrition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bandit's Talent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Into the Pit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Strands of Night
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Open the Graves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bitterblossom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
5%synergy
High Market
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Westvale Abbey
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Vault of Whispers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Crowded Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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