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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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Fire Nation Salvagers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
82%inclusion37 decks45 decks
77%synergy
Waste Not
84%inclusion38 decks45 decks
73%synergy
Dark Deal
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
68%synergy
Oppression
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
66%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
63%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion33 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
60%inclusion27 decks45 decks
53%synergy
Vicious Rumors
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Bottomless Pit
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Burglar Rat
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Opposition Agent
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Elderfang Disciple
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
3%synergy
The Raven Man
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Accursed Marauder
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Mindslicer
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Virus Beetle
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Nezumi Informant
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Rotting Rats
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Demon's Disciple
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Hecteyes
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Asylum Visitor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sangromancer
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Necrogoyf
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Leaden Myr
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Specter
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fell Specter
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Gravelighter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
The Haunt of Hightower
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Edict
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Evil
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-16%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Pox
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
51%synergy
Innocent Blood
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Death Cloud
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Feed the Swarm
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Mire in Misery
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtseize
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
18%synergy
Rankle's Prank
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Mind Rake
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Delirium Skeins
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Sign in Blood
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Arterial Flow
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Duress
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Unnerve
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
All Is Dust
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Killing Wave
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Unmask
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Twist
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Pilfer
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Smokestack
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Mithril Coat
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Monument to Endurance
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Memory Jar
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Static Orb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Mists
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Painful Quandary
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Caress
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Megrim
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Court of Ambition
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Contamination
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Bandit's Talent
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Words of Waste
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
29%synergy
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Command Beacon
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
4%synergy
War Room
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion44 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
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