Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Budget 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%inclusion23 decks23 decks
99%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
90%synergy
Harvester of Souls
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
76%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Echoing Return
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
71%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Secret Salvage
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Demon of Loathing
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Village Rites
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Black Market
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Songs of the Damned
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Thrumming Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Tragic Slip
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Liliana's Contract
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Blood Artist
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sower of Discord
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Pestilence Demon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-30%synergy
Dreadhound
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lord of the Void
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Viscera Seer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Infernal Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Eater of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vile Mutilator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Goremand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whisper, Blood Liturgist
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shadowborn Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Desecration Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Leaden Myr
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Overkill
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
93%synergy
Go for the Throat
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Cruel Truths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Doom Blade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Armor of Shadows
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Body Count
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Murder
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Hero's Downfall
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Altar's Reap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Evil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Costly Plunder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Death Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Feign Death
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Breathe Your Last
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Risky Research
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Day of Black Sun
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Read the Bones
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mutilate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bone Shards
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Decree of Pain
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Forever Young
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Season of Loss
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lethal Throwdown
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Elixir
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Relic Vial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Ravenous Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Open the Graves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Rites
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dark Privilege
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Gift of Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Secret Tunnel
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Westvale Abbey
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mortuary Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
2%synergy
War Room
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Séance Board
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Command Tower
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
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