Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Shadowborn Apostles

Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker
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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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Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion206 decks206 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
75%inclusion154 decks206 decks
71%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
68%inclusion141 decks206 decks
67%synergy
Harvester of Souls
69%inclusion143 decks206 decks
63%synergy
Echoing Return
65%inclusion134 decks206 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion133 decks206 decks
60%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
63%inclusion129 decks206 decks
57%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion116 decks206 decks
53%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
53%inclusion110 decks206 decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Contract
50%inclusion104 decks206 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion120 decks206 decks
-8%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
53%inclusion110 decks206 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion109 decks206 decks
31%synergy
Black Market
48%inclusion99 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Secret Salvage
47%inclusion96 decks206 decks
45%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
45%inclusion93 decks206 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
45%inclusion92 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
45%inclusion92 decks206 decks
38%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion91 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion91 decks206 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
23%inclusion48 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion88 decks206 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Void
41%inclusion84 decks206 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion50 decks124 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion78 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion75 decks206 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion58 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion54 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion52 decks206 decks
24%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
23%inclusion48 decks206 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion42 decks206 decks
-31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
18%inclusion37 decks206 decks
17%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Viscera Seer
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Demon of Loathing
14%inclusion29 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
13%inclusion27 decks206 decks
13%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhound
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Eater of Hope
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
9%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
9.2%inclusion19 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
8.9%inclusion16 decks179 decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Vile Mutilator
8.5%inclusion10 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-13%synergy
The Speed Demon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pestilence Demon
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Venomcrawler
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Crabomination
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
31%inclusion63 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
30%inclusion62 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion33 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion55 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
27%inclusion55 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Songs of the Damned
24%inclusion50 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Body Count
24%inclusion49 decks206 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Overkill
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion36 decks206 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
-15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
3%synergy
Cruel Truths
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion47 decks206 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion47 decks206 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
22%inclusion46 decks206 decks
-13%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion45 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion40 decks206 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion34 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion33 decks206 decks
-24%synergy
Day of Black Sun
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Risky Research
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-14%synergy
Dread Return
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion89 decks206 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion80 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
35%inclusion72 decks206 decks
-27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion45 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion45 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion35 decks206 decks
-11%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
14%inclusion28 decks206 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion26 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
12%synergy
World Map
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Elixir
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
33%inclusion67 decks206 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion62 decks206 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion59 decks206 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Dark Prophecy
11%inclusion23 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-14%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion20 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
7%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.3%inclusion17 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Mortal Combat
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion128 decks206 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion92 decks206 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion91 decks206 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion79 decks206 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion78 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion76 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
34%inclusion70 decks206 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion63 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
30%inclusion61 decks206 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion41 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion31 decks206 decks
2%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion24 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
0%synergy
High Market
7.8%inclusion16 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion167 decks206 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
47%inclusion97 decks206 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion56 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion43 decks206 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion30 decks206 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion25 decks206 decks
-17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion22 decks206 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion18 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
6.8%inclusion14 decks206 decks
-7%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion12 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.3%inclusion11 decks206 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion197 decks206 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion63 decks206 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion21 decks206 decks
-13%synergy
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