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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
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
79%synergy
Waste Not
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Dark Deal
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Oppression
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Pox
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Syphon Mind
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Necrogen Mists
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Plaguecrafter
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Soul Shatter
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Bottomless Pit
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Burglar Rat
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Crypt Ghast
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
24%synergy
The Raven Man
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Mindslicer
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Nezumi Informant
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Sheoldred
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Demon's Disciple
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Virus Beetle
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Rotting Rats
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Necrogoyf
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Asylum Visitor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Blood Pet
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Hecteyes
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Liliana's Specter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Fell Specter
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Leaden Myr
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Grief
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sadistic Hypnotist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Merciless Executioner
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Ophiomancer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Imp's Mischief
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sudden Edict
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Withering Torment
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Edict
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Snuff Out
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Vraska's Fall
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Evil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Innocent Blood
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Death Cloud
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Vicious Rumors
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mire in Misery
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Delirium Skeins
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Chain of Smog
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Rankle's Prank
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mind Rake
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Night's Whisper
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Arterial Flow
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Unnerve
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Rush of Dread
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
All Is Dust
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Profane Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Make an Example
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mind Twist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Killing Wave
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Invoke Despair
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Unmask
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Victimize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Pilfer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Smokestack
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tithing Blade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Memory Jar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Winter Orb
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Trinisphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Painful Quandary
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Liliana's Caress
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Court of Ambition
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Megrim
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Black Market Connections
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Contamination
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Bandit's Talent
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Animate Dead
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Words of Waste
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Aether
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Professor Onyx
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Liliana Vess
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
17%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Deserted Temple
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Peat Bog
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Pelakka Predation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
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