Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Optimized

Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
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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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Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dream Beavers
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Merchant of Venom
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Harvest
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
4.0%inclusion2 decks50 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion102 decks128 decks
63%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
84%inclusion107 decks128 decks
60%synergy
Cadaver Imp
58%inclusion74 decks128 decks
56%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
75%inclusion96 decks128 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
54%synergy
Bone Shredder
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
53%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
53%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
52%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
70%inclusion90 decks128 decks
51%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
77%inclusion99 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
67%inclusion86 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
63%inclusion81 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Dark Ritual
63%inclusion80 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion72 decks128 decks
45%synergy
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion71 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
55%inclusion70 decks128 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Blood Pet
54%inclusion69 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Feed the Swarm
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Greedy Freebooter
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Grim Haruspex
51%inclusion65 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Big Game Hunter
49%inclusion63 decks128 decks
47%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Shambling Ghast
48%inclusion61 decks128 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Burglar Rat
45%inclusion58 decks128 decks
34%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
20%synergy
Skyscanner
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Skullport Merchant
41%inclusion52 decks128 decks
39%synergy
Clattering Augur
35%inclusion45 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Virus Beetle
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Novice Occultist
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
32%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Mindless Automaton
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
30%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Crypt Ghast
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
28%inclusion36 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Fume Spitter
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Leaden Myr
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Tattered Mummy
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Nezumi Informant
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
22%inclusion28 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
19%synergy
Hecteyes
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Deathgreeter
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Smothering Abomination
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Basal Thrull
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Dockside Chef
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Culling the Weak
37%inclusion47 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Tragic Slip
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
34%inclusion43 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion37 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
26%inclusion33 decks128 decks
21%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Malice
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion22 decks128 decks
-19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Body Count
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Nasty End
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-10%synergy
Withering Boon
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion44 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Reanimate
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion31 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Living Death
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Eaten Alive
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion17 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion16 decks124 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-12%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Bone Shards
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Killing Wave
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-5%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.4%inclusion7 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Bone Splinters
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Echoing Return
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
30%inclusion39 decks128 decks
25%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
24%synergy
Meekstone
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
23%inclusion29 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Plate
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Spawning Pit
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Chamber
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Smokestack
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion5 decks99 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
53%inclusion68 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
44%inclusion56 decks128 decks
33%synergy
Contamination
41%inclusion53 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Dark Privilege
36%inclusion46 decks128 decks
35%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
32%inclusion41 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Attrition
31%inclusion40 decks128 decks
28%synergy
Black Market
27%inclusion34 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-24%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
11%synergy
Teval's Judgment
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Into the Pit
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-15%synergy
Gift of Doom
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Open the Graves
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Soul Enervation
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Blight Mound
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Necromancy
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
5%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion88 decks128 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion81 decks128 decks
38%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion67 decks128 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
47%inclusion60 decks128 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion51 decks128 decks
9%synergy
High Market
38%inclusion49 decks128 decks
31%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
33%inclusion42 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
30%inclusion38 decks128 decks
23%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
19%inclusion24 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion23 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion16 decks128 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion15 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
11%inclusion13 decks123 decks
8%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.4%inclusion12 decks128 decks
1%synergy
War Room
8.6%inclusion11 decks128 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Temple
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Mire
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion120 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
45%inclusion57 decks128 decks
-17%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion14 decks128 decks
-18%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
-4%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion10 decks128 decks
-6%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
0%synergy
Séance Board
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion124 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion35 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion26 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion21 decks128 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion9 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
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