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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
Thrumming Stone
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
83%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
82%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Contract
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Crypt Ghast
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Harvester of Souls
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Grave Pact
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Culling the Weak
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Ayara, First of Locthwain
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Lord of the Void
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Grim Haruspex
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sower of Discord
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Defiler of Flesh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Species Specialist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Viscera Seer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Valgavoth's Faithful
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Demon of Loathing
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Coretapper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blood Pet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Darkstar Augur
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crabomination
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Warren Soultrader
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Deadly Rollick
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Songs of the Damned
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Village Rites
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Snuff Out
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Doom Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Altar's Reap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Bitter Triumph
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Body Count
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Echoing Return
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Secret Salvage
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Exsanguinate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reanimate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Grim Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Victimize
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Night's Whisper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Counsel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tendrils of Agony
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dark Petition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fell
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Come Back Wrong
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Box
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Prism Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Defense Grid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Relic Vial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Carnival of Souls
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Necrodominance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Professor Onyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Westvale Abbey
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Three Tree City
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Vesuva
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Barren Moor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Séance Board
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
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