Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

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
Pox Plague
15%inclusion31 decks211 decks
9%synergy
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
-0%synergy
Grave Researcher
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
-3%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.8%inclusion10 decks209 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.23K decks1.65K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
67%inclusion1.11K decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion1.02K decks1.65K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.06K decks1.65K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion858 decks1.65K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion973 decks1.65K decks
48%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
49%inclusion809 decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion1.04K decks1.65K decks
45%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.07K decks1.65K decks
45%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion812 decks1.65K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.44K decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.12K decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion925 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion848 decks1.65K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion843 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion799 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion797 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion781 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion778 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion720 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
54%inclusion896 decks1.65K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
45%inclusion749 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
37%inclusion617 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion581 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion550 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
33%inclusion544 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion541 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion517 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion490 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion466 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion716 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion690 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion670 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion620 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion571 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion544 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion535 decks1.65K decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion513 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
31%inclusion503 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion482 decks1.65K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion462 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion444 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion437 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion417 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion414 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion403 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
24%inclusion148 decks611 decks
18%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion397 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion375 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion362 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion357 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion348 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion347 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion325 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
19%inclusion320 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion288 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion280 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion245 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion225 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion214 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion202 decks1.64K decks
8%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion192 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion177 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion171 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion167 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion160 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.2%inclusion152 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.2%inclusion152 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion150 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred
8.4%inclusion138 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.3%inclusion88 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.5%inclusion124 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion121 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion689 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion666 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion602 decks1.65K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion562 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion508 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion461 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion447 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion430 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion418 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion399 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion392 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion274 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
-19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion246 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion243 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion194 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
11%inclusion189 decks1.65K decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion174 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion173 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion171 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion168 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion155 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Force of Despair
9.3%inclusion154 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion143 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.1%inclusion134 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion672 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion542 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion507 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion483 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion483 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion417 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion384 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion360 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion343 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion297 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion279 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion272 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion260 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion254 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion227 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion206 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion204 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion195 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion194 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion178 decks1.64K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion163 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion152 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
6.9%inclusion112 decks1.63K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.4%inclusion106 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.3%inclusion104 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion589 decks1.65K decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion541 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion498 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion429 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion350 decks1.65K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion341 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
19%inclusion320 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion289 decks1.65K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion280 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion248 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion242 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion228 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion133 decks1.06K decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion202 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion201 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion199 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion195 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion193 decks1.65K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion188 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion186 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion183 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion166 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion163 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion158 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
9.5%inclusion156 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.2%inclusion135 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion133 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.2%inclusion118 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.8%inclusion30 decks519 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion679 decks1.65K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion663 decks1.65K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion495 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion387 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion362 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion341 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion320 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion300 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion251 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion233 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion229 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion199 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion185 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion184 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
10%inclusion172 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion166 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion156 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.3%inclusion153 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion141 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.3%inclusion43 decks520 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion128 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
7.6%inclusion126 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.6%inclusion125 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.5%inclusion123 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion116 decks1.65K decks
-0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.0%inclusion115 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
6.6%inclusion27 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.1%inclusion25 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion95 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.6%inclusion93 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion89 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion388 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion316 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion293 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion268 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion923 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion840 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion763 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion710 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion493 decks1.65K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion483 decks1.65K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion467 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion416 decks1.65K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion406 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion396 decks1.65K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion369 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion344 decks1.65K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion340 decks1.65K decks
13%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
20%inclusion161 decks787 decks
20%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion285 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion285 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion281 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion258 decks1.65K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion253 decks1.65K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion219 decks1.65K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion212 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion191 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion176 decks1.65K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion175 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion166 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion157 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.5%inclusion156 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.0%inclusion148 decks1.65K decks
-1%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion142 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion137 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion127 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.7%inclusion63 decks943 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion105 decks1.65K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion98 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion97 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.8%inclusion30 decks517 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.2%inclusion86 decks1.65K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.1%inclusion84 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.52K decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.18K decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion651 decks1.65K decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion600 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion508 decks1.65K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion367 decks1.65K decks
0%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion147 decks739 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion327 decks1.65K decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion300 decks1.65K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion289 decks1.65K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion248 decks1.65K decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion196 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion189 decks1.65K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion136 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion94 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.5%inclusion90 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.53K decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion508 decks1.65K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion430 decks1.65K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion363 decks1.65K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion325 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion259 decks1.65K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion240 decks1.65K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion230 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion223 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion220 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion206 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion197 decks1.65K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion171 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion112 decks1.65K decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.6%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.2%inclusion102 decks1.65K decks
1%synergy