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

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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%inclusion300 decks300 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
77%inclusion230 decks300 decks
73%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
69%inclusion206 decks300 decks
67%synergy
Harvester of Souls
70%inclusion210 decks300 decks
63%synergy
Echoing Return
65%inclusion195 decks300 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion194 decks300 decks
60%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
62%inclusion186 decks300 decks
57%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
57%inclusion171 decks300 decks
54%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
54%inclusion163 decks300 decks
52%synergy
Liliana's Contract
52%inclusion157 decks300 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion182 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Grave Pact
52%inclusion155 decks300 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
51%inclusion154 decks300 decks
30%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion149 decks300 decks
36%synergy
Black Market
49%inclusion146 decks300 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
48%inclusion145 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
48%inclusion145 decks300 decks
42%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion144 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Secret Salvage
48%inclusion143 decks300 decks
46%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion134 decks300 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion81 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion75 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion65 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion37 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
42%inclusion127 decks300 decks
41%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion49 decks129 decks
33%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
36%inclusion107 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion105 decks300 decks
-13%synergy
Sower of Discord
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
28%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
26%inclusion79 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion77 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
25%inclusion76 decks300 decks
25%synergy
Grim Haruspex
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
-31%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
20%inclusion60 decks300 decks
19%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
19%inclusion56 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
19%inclusion56 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
17%inclusion52 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Demon of Loathing
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
15%inclusion44 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
15%inclusion44 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
12%inclusion37 decks300 decks
11%synergy
Dreadhound
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
10%inclusion30 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Eater of Hope
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Pestilence Demon
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
6%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
-11%synergy
Vile Mutilator
7.3%inclusion9 decks123 decks
6%synergy
Crabomination
6.9%inclusion14 decks203 decks
6%synergy
Venomcrawler
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Shadowborn Demon
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Great Unclean One
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
-5%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
5.9%inclusion11 decks188 decks
3%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
-13%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
32%inclusion96 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
29%inclusion86 decks300 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion84 decks300 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion34 decks123 decks
-4%synergy
Defile
26%inclusion78 decks300 decks
-12%synergy
Body Count
25%inclusion76 decks300 decks
24%synergy
Songs of the Damned
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion61 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Culling the Weak
19%inclusion57 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion50 decks300 decks
-7%synergy
Overkill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
-8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion46 decks300 decks
-10%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
-12%synergy
Doom Blade
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
2%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
7.9%inclusion16 decks202 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Undying Malice
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion120 decks300 decks
-12%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion68 decks300 decks
-14%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion64 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
21%inclusion63 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion62 decks300 decks
-17%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion54 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion45 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion40 decks300 decks
-25%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Living Death
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Read the Bones
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
-9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion25 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion123 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion114 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
-30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion69 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion58 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion50 decks300 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion47 decks300 decks
10%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
14%inclusion43 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Relic Vial
14%inclusion43 decks300 decks
14%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
-9%synergy
Mirror Box
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion95 decks300 decks
21%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
31%inclusion92 decks300 decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion89 decks300 decks
-11%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Graves
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion24 decks300 decks
2%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
7.7%inclusion23 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Mortal Combat
6.0%inclusion18 decks300 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.3%inclusion16 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion28 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion181 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion131 decks300 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion129 decks300 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
40%inclusion120 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion114 decks300 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion106 decks300 decks
-2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
32%inclusion96 decks300 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion86 decks300 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
28%inclusion84 decks300 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion51 decks300 decks
-8%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion30 decks179 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
-5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion36 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion26 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.4%inclusion15 decks204 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion21 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
6.3%inclusion19 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Barren Moor
5.0%inclusion15 decks300 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion246 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion143 decks300 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
26%inclusion78 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion60 decks300 decks
-3%synergy
Séance Board
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion41 decks300 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion38 decks300 decks
-19%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion33 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion29 decks300 decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
9.0%inclusion27 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.3%inclusion22 decks300 decks
-8%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.7%inclusion20 decks300 decks
4%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
5.7%inclusion17 decks300 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion287 decks300 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion77 decks300 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion26 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion31 decks300 decks
-12%synergy
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