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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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Dusk Legion Zealot
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Contamination
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
Viscera Seer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Grave Pact
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
81%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Bone Shredder
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Shambling Ghast
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
75%synergy
Blood Pet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Burglar Rat
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Feed the Swarm
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Toxic Deluge
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
48%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Agent Venom
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Skullport Merchant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Grim Haruspex
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Carrion Feeder
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Nezumi Informant
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
42%synergy
Virus Beetle
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Novice Occultist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Leaden Myr
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Cadaver Imp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Big Game Hunter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Warren Soultrader
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Clattering Augur
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Mindless Automaton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Black Cat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rotting Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Plague Myr
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ravenous Rats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Noxious Toad
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Woe Strider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fume Spitter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Coretapper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Qarsi Sadist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nether Traitor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Skyscanner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Flare of Malice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
45%synergy
Tragic Slip
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Withering Torment
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Snuff Out
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Pile On
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Songs of the Damned
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Slaughter Pact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Rain of Filth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Professor's Warning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Nasty End
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Lively Dirge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Worthy Cost
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Unearth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mutilate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Emergency Weld
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-19%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Tribute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Final Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Genesis Chamber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Orb of Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Champion's Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Thornbite Staff
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
50%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Teval's Judgment
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Attrition
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dark Prophecy
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Strands of Night
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Graves
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Sanguine Bond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Bandit's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Into the Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
30%synergy
High Market
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Command Beacon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Miren, the Moaning Well
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Vault of Whispers
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-22%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Swamp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Fell the Profane
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Cave
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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