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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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Reaper from the Abyss
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Shadowborn Apostle
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Harvester of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Demon of Loathing
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Echoing Return
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Open the Graves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Songs of the Damned
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Defile
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Tragic Slip
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Pestilence Demon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dreadhound
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lord of the Void
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Sower of Discord
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Leaden Myr
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grim Haruspex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Viscera Seer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dockside Chef
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hedron Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Rats
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hell's Caretaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eater of Hope
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Feaster of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overeager Apprentice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fleshwrither
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cadaver Imp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Persecutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Triskelion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Legion Vanguard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Overkill
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Go for the Throat
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Body Count
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Cruel Truths
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Doom Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Armor of Shadows
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Undying Malice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Encore
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pile On
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Rush of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unlikely Aid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scarab Feast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Long Goodbye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Demon's Due
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Victim of Night
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Research
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Day of Black Sun
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Read the Bones
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Pain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Secret Salvage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Forever Young
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Catacombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Bargain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Invoke Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Blood for Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Culling Dais
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrumming Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Coils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wand of Vertebrae
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dark Privilege
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gift of Doom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Consecrated by Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fallen Ideal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Phyresis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unhallowed Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mortal Combat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Secret Tunnel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Barren Moor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Mire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Hive of the Eye Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Glistening Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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