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%inclusion213 decks213 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
75%inclusion160 decks213 decks
71%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
69%inclusion146 decks213 decks
67%synergy
Echoing Return
66%inclusion140 decks213 decks
63%synergy
Harvester of Souls
69%inclusion147 decks213 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion139 decks213 decks
61%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
62%inclusion133 decks213 decks
57%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion119 decks213 decks
53%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
54%inclusion114 decks213 decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Contract
51%inclusion108 decks213 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion128 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion112 decks213 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
53%inclusion112 decks213 decks
39%synergy
Black Market
48%inclusion103 decks213 decks
27%synergy
Secret Salvage
47%inclusion101 decks213 decks
46%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion99 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion97 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion94 decks213 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
44%inclusion93 decks213 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
24%inclusion51 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion45 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Despair
42%inclusion90 decks213 decks
40%synergy
Lord of the Void
40%inclusion85 decks213 decks
38%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion49 decks124 decks
34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion55 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion54 decks213 decks
24%synergy
Grim Haruspex
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
23%inclusion50 decks213 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
-30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
20%inclusion43 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
17%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
16%inclusion35 decks213 decks
16%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Demon of Loathing
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
14%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
13%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
13%inclusion27 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhound
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Eater of Hope
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
8.4%inclusion15 decks179 decks
6%synergy
Vile Mutilator
7.6%inclusion9 decks118 decks
7%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
6%synergy
The Speed Demon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Crabomination
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence Demon
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Venomcrawler
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
31%inclusion67 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Slip
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
10%synergy
Defile
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion59 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion32 decks118 decks
-4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
25%inclusion53 decks213 decks
19%synergy
Body Count
24%inclusion52 decks213 decks
23%synergy
Overkill
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion41 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-15%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
Cruel Truths
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Murder
6.6%inclusion14 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Bloodline Bidding
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion49 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion48 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion39 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion22 decks124 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion36 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Day of Black Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion34 decks213 decks
-24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
-1%synergy
Risky Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion8 decks77 decks
-6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-15%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion90 decks213 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion83 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
35%inclusion75 decks213 decks
-26%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion47 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion46 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion29 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion28 decks213 decks
11%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
12%synergy
Elixir
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Mirror Box
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion68 decks213 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion64 decks213 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
7%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Mortal Combat
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion22 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion131 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion97 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion95 decks213 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
-9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion80 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
37%inclusion78 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
33%inclusion70 decks213 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
29%inclusion62 decks213 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion42 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion29 decks171 decks
12%synergy
Secret Tunnel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion32 decks213 decks
2%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion30 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion25 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion24 decks213 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
0%synergy
High Market
8.0%inclusion17 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.6%inclusion12 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Barren Moor
5.2%inclusion11 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion172 decks213 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion102 decks213 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
29%inclusion61 decks213 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion44 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion19 decks111 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion31 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion26 decks213 decks
-17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion23 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.9%inclusion19 decks213 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion18 decks213 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.5%inclusion16 decks213 decks
-7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
7.0%inclusion15 decks213 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion13 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion204 decks213 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion65 decks213 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion21 decks213 decks
-13%synergy
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