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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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Realm of Koh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Viscera Seer
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Cadaver Imp
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Grim Haruspex
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Grave Pact
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Withering Torment
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Ancient Tomb
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Dusk Legion Zealot
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Skyscanner
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Big Game Hunter
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Shambling Ghast
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Skullport Merchant
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Burglar Rat
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bone Shredder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Clattering Augur
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mindless Automaton
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Wriggling Grub
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Infestation Sage
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Tattered Mummy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Crypt Ghast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Deathgreeter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Myr Retriever
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Blood Pet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Nezumi Informant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Novice Occultist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Leaden Myr
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Junk Diver
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Abomination
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Perilous Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Black Cat
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Fume Spitter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Virus Beetle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Darkness
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Body Count
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Professor's Warning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Diabolic Intent
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Annihilating Glare
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Killing Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Jet Medallion
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Meekstone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Spawning Pit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Plate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Defense Grid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Attrition
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Teval's Judgment
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Black Market
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mound
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Dark Privilege
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Into the Pit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Dark Prophecy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Doom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Contamination
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Vampiric Rites
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Open the Graves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mind Slash
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bandit's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Soul Enervation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Westvale Abbey
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
High Market
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mudflat Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
9%synergy
The Soul Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Crowded Crypt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mana Crypt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tarnation Vista
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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