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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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Twilight Diviner
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
46%synergy
Grave Venerations
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Altar
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
87%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Diabolic Intent
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Bone Shredder
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
65%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Grave Pact
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Carrion Feeder
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Imp's Mischief
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Blood Artist
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Warren Soultrader
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Culling the Weak
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Grim Haruspex
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
55%synergy
Mithril Coat
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
73%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
88%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Mana Vault
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Imperial Seal
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Chrome Mox
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Greedy Freebooter
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Burglar Rat
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Virus Beetle
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Blood Pet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Shambling Ghast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Big Game Hunter
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Skullport Merchant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Hecteyes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Wriggling Grub
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Clattering Augur
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Fume Spitter
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Reaper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
15%synergy
Opposition Agent
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Nezumi Informant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Myr Retriever
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-33%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Skyscanner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Corrupt Court Official
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cadaver Imp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Basal Thrull
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Susurian Voidborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Timeline Culler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tree of Perdition
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Withering Torment
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Deadly Dispute
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Village Rites
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Darkness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Slip
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Snuff Out
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Overkill
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Grim Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Doom Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Unlikely Aid
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Tainted Pact
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Songs of the Damned
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Defile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Body Count
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rain of Filth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Unearth
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Spark Harvest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Bone Splinters
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Pox
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Bone Shards
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Damnation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Living Death
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Annihilating Glare
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beseech the Queen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Skullclamp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Altar of Dementia
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Genesis Chamber
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Plate
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Smokestack
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
The Endstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Golden Throne
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Carnage Altar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Rack
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Helm of Possession
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Kormus Bell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Possessed Portal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Attrition
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Contamination
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Oppression
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Dark Privilege
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sanguine Bond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Skeletal Grimace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Necrogen Mists
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Gift of Doom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Thrull Retainer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Open the Graves
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Jaws of Defeat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mind Slash
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Soul Enervation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Teval's Judgment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Dreams
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Aether
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Fiora
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Cabal Coffers
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Buried Ruin
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
High Market
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Wasteland
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Thespian's Stage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Temple
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Dust Bowl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blast Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
The Irencrag
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
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