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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Smallpox
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Waste Not
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
76%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Vona's Hunger
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Dark Deal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Soul Shatter
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Rankle's Prank
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Bottomless Pit
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Dark Ritual
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Syphon Mind
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Oppression
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Imperial Seal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Plaguecrafter
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
The Raven Man
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Merciless Executioner
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Virus Beetle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Grief
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Liliana's Specter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Burglar Rat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sangromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Nezumi Informant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Eumidian Wastewaker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gaius van Baelsar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Hecteyes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Maha, Its Feathers Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Witch-king of Angmar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Bone Miser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Dusk Mangler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deathgreeter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Malice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Edict
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Stinging Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Pharika's Libation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Undying Evil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Defile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-25%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Culling the Weak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crushing Disappointment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Offer Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Consume the Meek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Nasty End
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Edict
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Pox
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Vicious Rumors
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Damnation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Reanimate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Risky Research
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Duress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Bubbling Muck
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Read the Bones
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Innocent Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mutilate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Delirium Skeins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mire in Misery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arterial Flow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Diresight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mind Shatter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Profane Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Painful Truths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Make an Example
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Infectious Inquiry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Killing Wave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mind Twist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chainer's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Unnerve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ambition's Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Barter in Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gix's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Necrotic Hex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Necromantic Selection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Gotten Gains
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Thoughtseize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Invoke Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Anvil of Bogardan
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Bontu's Monument
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Memory Jar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lithoform Engine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Veilstone Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind's Eye
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Library of Leng
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Assault Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Endless Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Grave Pact
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Necrogen Mists
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bandit's Talent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Black Market
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Megrim
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Liliana's Caress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Raiders' Wake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Oath of Liliana
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Bonds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Words of Waste
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Contamination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Protection Racket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Rites
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Quest for the Nihil Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Call of the Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Aether
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Desolation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fungal Fortitude
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterblossom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Mortuary Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
War Room
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Memorial to Folly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blast Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Fen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Homeward Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Cemetery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion4 decks4 decks
87%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Nyx Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Victory Chimes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy