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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
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Waste Not
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
76%synergy
Dark Deal
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Oppression
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Syphon Mind
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Pox
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Plaguecrafter
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Soul Shatter
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Bottomless Pit
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Necrogen Mists
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Burglar Rat
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Crypt Ghast
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Raven Man
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Mindslicer
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Nezumi Informant
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Virus Beetle
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Demon's Disciple
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Rotting Rats
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sangromancer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Necrogoyf
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Asylum Visitor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Blood Pet
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Liliana's Specter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fell Specter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Leaden Myr
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grief
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Stronghold Rats
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Malice
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Culling the Weak
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Undying Malice
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Withering Torment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Edict
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Go for the Throat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-25%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Snuff Out
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Vraska's Fall
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Undying Evil
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Sacrifice
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Vicious Rumors
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Innocent Blood
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Death Cloud
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mire in Misery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Delirium Skeins
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Chain of Smog
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Thoughtseize
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Rankle's Prank
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Mind Rake
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Bubbling Muck
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Flow
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Unnerve
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Dread
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Duress
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mind Twist
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Killing Wave
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Unmask
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Pilfer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Smokestack
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Memory Jar
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Static Orb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mindcrank
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Trinisphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Painful Quandary
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Liliana's Caress
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Megrim
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Grave Pact
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Desolation
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Contamination
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Bandit's Talent
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Black Market
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bitterblossom
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Words of Waste
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Aether
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Professor Onyx
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Liliana Vess
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Deserted Temple
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
1%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Lake of the Dead
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Thought Vessel
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
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