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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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Sinister Gnarlbark
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Twilight Diviner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dusk Legion Zealot
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Viscera Seer
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Contamination
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Blood Pet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Bone Shredder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Cadaver Imp
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Shambling Ghast
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ayara, First of Locthwain
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blood Artist
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Village Rites
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Grave Pact
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Abyssal Gatekeeper
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Burglar Rat
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Skullport Merchant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Clattering Augur
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Skyscanner
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Virus Beetle
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Novice Occultist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Big Game Hunter
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mindless Automaton
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Dockside Chef
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Grim Haruspex
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Fume Spitter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Nezumi Informant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Festering Mummy
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Myr Retriever
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Hecteyes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Deathgreeter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Smothering Abomination
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Deadly Dispute
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Slip
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Body Count
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Costly Plunder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hero's Downfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Shred Memory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dark Dabbling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Armor of Shadows
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Altar's Reap
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Blood Pact
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nasty End
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Toxic Deluge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Eaten Alive
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Worthy Cost
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Rake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spark Harvest
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mind Swords
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Death Cloud
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Skullclamp
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Meekstone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Bontu's Monument
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Spawning Pit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Genesis Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lifeline
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Static Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Thrumming Stone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Teval's Judgment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Into the Pit
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Soul Enervation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Attrition
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana's Contract
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Cabal Coffers
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
High Market
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Westvale Abbey
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Witch's Cottage
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Barren Moor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Polluted Mire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ghost Quarter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Crowded Crypt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
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