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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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Grave Venerations
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
73%inclusion184 decks251 decks
71%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
70%inclusion176 decks251 decks
67%synergy
Viscera Seer
84%inclusion210 decks251 decks
67%synergy
Cadaver Imp
66%inclusion166 decks251 decks
64%synergy
Bone Shredder
64%inclusion161 decks251 decks
62%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
84%inclusion211 decks251 decks
61%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
66%inclusion166 decks251 decks
60%synergy
Shambling Ghast
61%inclusion154 decks251 decks
56%synergy
Blood Pet
64%inclusion160 decks251 decks
56%synergy
Skyscanner
56%inclusion141 decks251 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
78%inclusion195 decks251 decks
46%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
65%inclusion164 decks251 decks
47%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
63%inclusion158 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion149 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
59%inclusion149 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
58%inclusion145 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Village Rites
57%inclusion142 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion140 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Grim Haruspex
55%inclusion137 decks251 decks
45%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
54%inclusion136 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion33 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
54%inclusion136 decks251 decks
43%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Big Game Hunter
54%inclusion135 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Skullport Merchant
53%inclusion134 decks251 decks
51%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion131 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Clattering Augur
52%inclusion130 decks251 decks
50%synergy
Novice Occultist
51%inclusion128 decks251 decks
49%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
49%inclusion123 decks251 decks
40%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
46%inclusion104 decks228 decks
35%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
45%inclusion114 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
44%inclusion110 decks251 decks
42%synergy
Burglar Rat
41%inclusion103 decks251 decks
30%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
40%inclusion101 decks251 decks
39%synergy
Fume Spitter
40%inclusion100 decks251 decks
38%synergy
Tattered Mummy
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
38%inclusion95 decks251 decks
37%synergy
Virus Beetle
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
27%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
33%inclusion83 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Mindless Automaton
33%inclusion82 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
31%synergy
Leaden Myr
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
29%inclusion74 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
26%inclusion66 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
25%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
26%inclusion65 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Nezumi Informant
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion63 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Warren Soultrader
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
11%synergy
Dockside Chef
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
23%inclusion49 decks215 decks
17%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
23%inclusion57 decks251 decks
-26%synergy
Infestation Sage
21%inclusion42 decks199 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Smothering Abomination
20%inclusion50 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Myr
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
18%inclusion46 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Deathgreeter
18%inclusion45 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Basal Thrull
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
17%inclusion43 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
53%inclusion134 decks251 decks
-13%synergy
Tragic Slip
53%inclusion132 decks251 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Dispute
46%inclusion115 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Withering Torment
33%inclusion70 decks214 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
32%inclusion80 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Defile
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion56 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Armor of Shadows
21%inclusion53 decks251 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Body Count
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion30 decks228 decks
0%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
11%inclusion24 decks227 decks
8%synergy
Wake the Dead
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
9%synergy
Altar's Reap
10%inclusion25 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
9.3%inclusion21 decks227 decks
-7%synergy
Costly Plunder
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Feign Death
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
-15%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Go for the Throat
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-17%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Murder
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
41%inclusion104 decks251 decks
16%synergy
Eaten Alive
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
33%synergy
Dread Return
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Bone Shards
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion61 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
-19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
-18%synergy
Unearth
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Final Vengeance
14%inclusion30 decks214 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion35 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Spark Harvest
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
-7%synergy
Bone Splinters
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Worthy Cost
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Annihilating Glare
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Killing Wave
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion14 decks222 decks
4%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
47%inclusion117 decks251 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion111 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
42%inclusion105 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
33%inclusion84 decks251 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
24%inclusion59 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Spawning Pit
16%inclusion40 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion31 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Genesis Chamber
10%inclusion26 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.8%inclusion22 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Coils
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-6%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.4%inclusion16 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
45%inclusion114 decks251 decks
44%synergy
Grave Pact
39%inclusion98 decks251 decks
20%synergy
Black Market
36%inclusion91 decks251 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Rites
34%inclusion85 decks251 decks
28%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
30%inclusion75 decks251 decks
26%synergy
Open the Graves
25%inclusion64 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
24%inclusion60 decks251 decks
13%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Doom
19%inclusion48 decks251 decks
18%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
18%inclusion46 decks251 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
-23%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Attrition
17%inclusion42 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Blight Mound
16%inclusion41 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Soul Enervation
15%inclusion37 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion29 decks215 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion29 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion24 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Contamination
7.6%inclusion19 decks251 decks
4%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
6%synergy
Fallen Ideal
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion30 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
57%inclusion143 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Witch's Cottage
47%inclusion118 decks251 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion108 decks251 decks
-12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion99 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion87 decks251 decks
11%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion78 decks251 decks
24%synergy
Westvale Abbey
29%inclusion73 decks251 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
28%inclusion71 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
28%inclusion70 decks251 decks
-10%synergy
Mortuary Mire
27%inclusion68 decks251 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
21%inclusion52 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion40 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion44 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion39 decks251 decks
5%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion38 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion37 decks251 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion34 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion17 decks136 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion22 decks185 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Mire
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
9.2%inclusion23 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.2%inclusion18 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Memorial to Folly
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
79%inclusion199 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion140 decks251 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion58 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion55 decks251 decks
-9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion51 decks251 decks
-3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
11%inclusion27 decks251 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion17 decks251 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion14 decks251 decks
-4%synergy
Séance Board
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion242 decks251 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion79 decks251 decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
27%inclusion67 decks251 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion45 decks228 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.8%inclusion13 decks226 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion13 decks251 decks
-2%synergy
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