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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%inclusion30 decks30 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
86%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
75%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
64%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
55%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Harvester of Souls
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
50%synergy
Liliana's Contract
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Crypt Ghast
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Grave Pact
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Culling the Weak
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Skullclamp
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
41%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Echoing Return
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
49%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Taborax, Hope's Demise
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
40%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Void
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
28%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-25%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Sower of Discord
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Loathing
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Species Specialist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Crabomination
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Seizan, Perverter of Truth
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dreadhound
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Demonlord Belzenlok
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Coretapper
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Great Unclean One
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pet
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Venomcrawler
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Songs of the Damned
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Withering Torment
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-17%synergy
Snuff Out
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Body Count
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
26%synergy
Secret Salvage
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
35%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-22%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Living Death
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Reanimate
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Counsel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Dark Petition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-30%synergy
Cruel Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Smog
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Fell
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Box
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Prism Ring
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Defense Grid
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Relic Vial
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Covenant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Into the Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
93%inclusion28 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
46%synergy
Westvale Abbey
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
44%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Witch's Cottage
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Maze of Ith
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion29 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
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