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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Moonshadow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Phyrexian Tower
92%inclusion36 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Viscera Seer
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
68%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
67%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
64%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
63%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Bone Shredder
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
62%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
79%inclusion31 decks39 decks
61%synergy
Grim Haruspex
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
87%inclusion34 decks39 decks
56%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion30 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
69%inclusion27 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Grave Pact
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion26 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
64%inclusion25 decks39 decks
54%synergy
Cadaver Imp
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
60%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Serrated Scorpion
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
57%synergy
Skullport Merchant
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
55%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Big Game Hunter
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Warren Soultrader
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Shambling Ghast
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
46%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
40%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Skyscanner
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Crypt Ghast
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Novice Occultist
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
44%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Blood Pet
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
35%synergy
Clattering Augur
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
39%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Wriggling Grub
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
31%synergy
Virus Beetle
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Burglar Rat
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
30%synergy
Leaden Myr
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Fume Spitter
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Nezumi Informant
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Infestation Sage
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Mindless Automaton
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Deathgreeter
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Dockside Chef
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Junk Diver
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Tattered Mummy
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Withering Torment
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Dispute
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Tragic Slip
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Undying Malice
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-25%synergy
Armor of Shadows
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Thrilling Encore
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Feign Death
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Professor's Warning
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Pile On
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Body Count
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Darkness
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-6%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Feed the Swarm
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
-28%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Worthy Cost
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Sign in Blood
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
-23%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Exsanguinate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-17%synergy
Mutilate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Secret Salvage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Season of Loss
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Echoing Return
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Final Vengeance
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
62%inclusion24 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
33%synergy
Commander's Plate
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Bontu's Monument
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Meekstone
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Genesis Chamber
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
13%synergy
Spawning Pit
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Coils
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Smokestack
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
56%inclusion22 decks39 decks
40%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
36%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
41%synergy
Attrition
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
-7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
27%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Dark Privilege
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Rites
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
17%synergy
Blight Mound
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Dark Prophecy
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Teval's Judgment
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Open the Graves
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Gift of Doom
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Mind Slash
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Contract
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Into the Pit
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Hecatomb
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Contamination
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Oubliette
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Animate Dead
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
97%inclusion38 decks39 decks
42%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion33 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
82%inclusion32 decks39 decks
52%synergy
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion23 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Westvale Abbey
54%inclusion21 decks39 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
51%inclusion20 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion18 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
36%inclusion14 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
30%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
24%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
16%synergy
War Room
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Cottage
31%inclusion12 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Maze of Ith
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
8%synergy
Barren Moor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Vesuva
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Diamond City
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Memorial to Folly
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Three Tree City
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion29 decks39 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
53%inclusion9 decks17 decks
40%synergy
Thought Vessel
41%inclusion16 decks39 decks
14%synergy
Crowded Crypt
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
-15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Séance Board
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-18%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion35 decks39 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
49%inclusion19 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
1%synergy
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