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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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Oft-Nabbed Goat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Realm of Koh
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
78%synergy
Viscera Seer
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Grim Haruspex
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Cadaver Imp
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Blood Artist
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Grave Pact
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Skullclamp
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Ancient Tomb
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Marionette Apprentice
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
48%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Skyscanner
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Big Game Hunter
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Skullport Merchant
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Burglar Rat
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Carrion Feeder
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Shambling Ghast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Bone Shredder
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Tattered Mummy
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Myr Retriever
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Clattering Augur
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Mindless Automaton
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Wriggling Grub
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
28%synergy
Infestation Sage
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
25%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Deathgreeter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Blood Pet
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Fume Spitter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Abomination
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Novice Occultist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%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
Nezumi Informant
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Virus Beetle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Ritual
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Village Rites
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Darkness
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Thrilling Encore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Body Count
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Exsanguinate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Killing Wave
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Annihilating Glare
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Spawning Pit
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Plate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Attrition
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Teval's Judgment
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Blight Mound
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Dark Privilege
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Dark Prophecy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Into the Pit
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Gift of Doom
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Open the Graves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mind Slash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Waste Not
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Contamination
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Caress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Koskun Falls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Oubliette
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Within Range
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%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
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Westvale Abbey
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Witch's Cottage
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
High Market
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Buried Ruin
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Diamond City
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lake of the Dead
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
45%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Crowded Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
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