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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Cadaver Imp
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Bone Shredder
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Skullport Merchant
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Blood Pet
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Viscera Seer
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Jet Medallion
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Black Market
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Village Rites
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Dispute
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Greedy Freebooter
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Clattering Augur
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Grim Haruspex
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Carrion Feeder
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Big Game Hunter
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Shambling Ghast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Tattered Mummy
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Skyscanner
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Burglar Rat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Novice Occultist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fume Spitter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Mindless Automaton
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Dockside Chef
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Nezumi Informant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Deathgreeter
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Virus Beetle
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Harvester of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-32%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Myr Retriever
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Midnight Reaper
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hecteyes
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Tragic Slip
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Defile
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Professor's Warning
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Altar's Reap
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Feign Death
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Fatal Push
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Encore
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Act
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Death Denied
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Suspended Sentence
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Exsanguinate
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Eaten Alive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Dread Return
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Worthy Cost
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Mutilate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Spark Harvest
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tip the Scales
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Meekstone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Thrumming Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Rites
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Dark Privilege
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Into the Pit
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
29%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Attrition
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Open the Graves
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Blight Mound
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Doom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Sanguine Bond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Soul Enervation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mind Slash
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Minion's Return
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strands of Undeath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Witch's Cottage
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Crowded Crypt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
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