Sliver Overlord (Commander) - Primal Surge

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Moxfield
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Primal Surge
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
100%synergy
Sliver Hivelord
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
94%synergy
Manaweft Sliver
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Gemhide Sliver
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Syphon Sliver
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Galerider Sliver
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
91%synergy
Sliver Legion
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Quick Sliver
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
88%synergy
Bonescythe Sliver
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Root Sliver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Harmonic Sliver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Sentinel Sliver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
80%synergy
Necrotic Sliver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Cloudshredder Sliver
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
78%synergy
Heart Sliver
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Brood Sliver
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Crystalline Sliver
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Venom Sliver
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Essence Sliver
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
74%synergy
Lavabelly Sliver
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seedborn Muse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Shifting Sliver
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
70%synergy
Synapse Sliver
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Hibernation Sliver
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Winged Sliver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
Diffusion Sliver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Striking Sliver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Crypt Sliver
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
68%synergy
The First Sliver
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Sliver Queen
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Homing Sliver
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Amoeboid Changeling
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Predatory Sliver
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Constricting Sliver
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
62%synergy
Muscle Sliver
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Horned Sliver
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
59%synergy
Two-Headed Sliver
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Basal Sliver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Spiteful Sliver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Pulmonic Sliver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Sinew Sliver
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Ward Sliver
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Opaline Sliver
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Blur Sliver
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Morophon, the Boundless
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Magma Sliver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Sliver Gravemother
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Hatchery Sliver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Virulent Sliver
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Dregscape Sliver
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Leeching Sliver
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Sedge Sliver
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Toxin Sliver
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Hunter Sliver
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Clot Sliver
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Megantic Sliver
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Shadow Sliver
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Talon Sliver
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Realmwalker
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Might Sliver
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Firewake Sliver
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Telekinetic Sliver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Thorncaster Sliver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Darkheart Sliver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Mirror Entity
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Lazotep Sliver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Taunting Sliver
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Belligerent Sliver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Dormant Sliver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Acidic Sliver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Ghostflame Sliver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thrumming Hivepool
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Herald's Horn
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Coat of Arms
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Incubator
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Heartstone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Door of Destinies
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Aether Vial
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Memorial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Gateway
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Training Grounds
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
58%synergy
Mana Echoes
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Mirari's Wake
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Intruder Alarm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Unnatural Selection
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Descendants' Path
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Guardian Project
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Library
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lurking Predators
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shared Animosity
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Rhythm of the Wild
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Omen
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Steely Resolve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Zendikar Resurgent
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Elven Chorus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Asceticism
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Descendants' Fury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Ring
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Kindred
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cascading Cataracts
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mutavault
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Chromatic Lantern
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Herd Heirloom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pillar of Origins
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Golgari Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gruul Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Astral Cornucopia
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Timeless Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Sliver Hive
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
92%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Forest
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Island
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Cavern of Souls
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
56%synergy
Path of Ancestry
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
City of Brass
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Stomping Ground
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Blood Crypt
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Ziggurat
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Godless Shrine
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Strand
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
The World Tree
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sandsteppe Citadel
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Frontier Bivouac
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Monastery
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Opulent Palace
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Jungle Shrine
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Savannah
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Tropical Island
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Indatha Triome
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Taiga
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vivid Creek
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Ketria Triome
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Bayou
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Vivid Grove
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy