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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
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Cadaver Imp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Bone Shredder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Skullport Merchant
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Blood Pet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Village Rites
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Black Market
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Carrion Feeder
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Big Game Hunter
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Clattering Augur
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Tattered Mummy
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Skyscanner
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Shambling Ghast
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Burglar Rat
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Novice Occultist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Leaden Myr
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Dockside Chef
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Fume Spitter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Mindless Automaton
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Deathgreeter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Virus Beetle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Harvester of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Crypt Ghast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Nezumi Informant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Tragic Slip
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Defile
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Not Dead After All
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Armor of Shadows
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Malice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Professor's Warning
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Altar's Reap
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Fatal Push
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thrilling Encore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Heartless Act
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Death Denied
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Intent
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Eaten Alive
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Worthy Cost
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mutilate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Counsel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Final Vengeance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Spark Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Dominance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tip the Scales
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Risky Shortcut
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Skullclamp
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bontu's Monument
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Meekstone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Thrumming Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Spawning Pit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Chamber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Relic Vial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Rites
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Dark Privilege
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Into the Pit
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Teval's Judgment
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Open the Graves
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Doom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mound
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Soul Enervation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Dark Tutelage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mind Slash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Liliana's Contract
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fallen Ideal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Minion's Return
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strands of Undeath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Westvale Abbey
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
War Room
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Nyx Lotus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
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