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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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Twilight Diviner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dusk Legion Zealot
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
69%synergy
Viscera Seer
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
68%synergy
Bone Shredder
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion99 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
65%synergy
Big Game Hunter
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
64%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
88%inclusion98 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
63%synergy
Skullport Merchant
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Ayara, First of Locthwain
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Greaves
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Blood Artist
74%inclusion83 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Carrion Feeder
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
59%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Grim Haruspex
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
58%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Orcish Bowmasters
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Novice Occultist
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Clattering Augur
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Cadaver Imp
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Blood Pet
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Warren Soultrader
55%inclusion57 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Skyscanner
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
51%inclusion53 decks104 decks
40%synergy
Shambling Ghast
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Mindless Automaton
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Leaden Myr
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Burglar Rat
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Virus Beetle
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Fume Spitter
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Nezumi Informant
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-22%synergy
Woe Strider
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
28%inclusion12 decks43 decks
23%synergy
Nether Traitor
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Tattered Mummy
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Scarecrone
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Plague Myr
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Manakin
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Hedron Crawler
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Infestation Sage
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Deathgreeter
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Perilous Myr
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Dockside Chef
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Tragic Slip
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Village Rites
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
-20%synergy
Deadly Dispute
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion29 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Infernal Grasp
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion21 decks104 decks
7%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Imp's Mischief
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Body Count
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Bitter Triumph
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Not Dead After All
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
-9%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Malicious Affliction
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Nasty End
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Professor's Warning
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Victimize
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Night's Whisper
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Eaten Alive
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion9 decks87 decks
9%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Season of Loss
9.1%inclusion9 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Echoing Return
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Secret Salvage
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Plea
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Genesis Chamber
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Champion's Helm
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Spawning Pit
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Darksteel Plate
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Thrumming Stone
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Attrition
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Dark Privilege
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Vampiric Rites
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
32%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Doom
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Blight Mound
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Open the Graves
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-27%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Into the Pit
13%inclusion11 decks87 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Teval's Judgment
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Soul Enervation
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Bojuka Bog
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
23%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
36%synergy
War Room
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion34 decks104 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Buried Ruin
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Mortuary Mire
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Séance Board
9.2%inclusion8 decks87 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
56%inclusion63 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
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