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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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Day of Black Sun
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Secret Tunnel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Taborax, Hope's Demise
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
89%synergy
Shadowborn Apostle
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
89%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
88%synergy
Harvester of Souls
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Demon of Loathing
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
69%synergy
Echoing Return
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
55%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Open the Graves
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Songs of the Damned
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Sign in Blood
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Defile
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Black Market
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Pestilence Demon
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Blood Artist
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Dreadhound
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
37%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lord of the Void
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Grim Haruspex
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Sower of Discord
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Shadowborn Demon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Chef
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Crabomination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Crawler
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Rats
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eater of Hope
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-42%synergy
Feaster of Fools
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fleshwrither
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Cadaver Imp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Triskelion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Overkill
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Go for the Throat
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Doom Blade
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Armor of Shadows
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Undying Malice
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Body Count
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Truths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hero's Downfall
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Pile On
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Vitality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unlikely Aid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Scarab Feast
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Long Goodbye
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Demon's Due
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Victim of Night
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Nasty End
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Research
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Read the Bones
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
22%synergy
Secret Salvage
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Mutilate
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Pain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Lively Dirge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Forever Young
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Empty the Catacombs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Bone Shards
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Bargain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-27%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Invoke Despair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Blood for Bones
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Thrumming Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Culling Dais
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Whip of Erebos
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Relic Vial
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-18%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Coils
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Pit
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Gift of Doom
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Liliana's Contract
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated by Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fallen Ideal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyresis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mortal Combat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Barren Moor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
War Room
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
-36%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Glistening Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
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