Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Upgraded 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%inclusion4 decks4 decks
99%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
96%synergy
Harvester of Souls
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
93%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
64%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Sower of Discord
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
45%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Blood Artist
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Grim Haruspex
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
41%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
47%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
27%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
31%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Eater of Hope
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Skirsdag Flayer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-26%synergy
Sorceress Queen
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Lord of the Void
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Massacre Girl
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Fume Spitter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-23%synergy
Hooded Assassin
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Big Game Hunter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Midnight Reaper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Viscera Seer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
26%synergy
Village Rites
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Go for the Throat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Murder
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Eat to Extinction
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Tragic Slip
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Without Weakness
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Echoing Return
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
72%synergy
Secret Salvage
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Extinction Event
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
15%synergy
Reanimate
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-14%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
13%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
30%synergy
Skullclamp
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Scroll Rack
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Credit Voucher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-3%synergy
Conch Horn
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-36%synergy
Endless Atlas
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Brainstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Enchantments
Liliana's Contract
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
73%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Open the Graves
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Dark Privilege
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Rites
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
1%synergy
Mortal Combat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Dark Prophecy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
3%synergy
Westvale Abbey
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
43%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Mortuary Mire
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-10%synergy
Mage-Ring Network
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Terrain Generator
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Three Tree City
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
-5%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Warped Landscape
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
18%synergy
Terminal Moraine
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shire Terrace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Esper Panorama
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Grixis Panorama
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Promising Vein
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Jund Panorama
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
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