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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Pox Plague
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
12%synergy
Super Shredder
4.0%inclusion19 decks476 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
-2%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
2.6%inclusion2 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Stensian Sanguinist
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.15K decks1.55K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
68%inclusion1.06K decks1.55K decks
55%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion966 decks1.55K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion999 decks1.55K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion812 decks1.55K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion922 decks1.55K decks
49%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion775 decks1.55K decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.02K decks1.55K decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion984 decks1.55K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
50%inclusion771 decks1.55K decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.36K decks1.55K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.06K decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion874 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion804 decks1.55K decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion798 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion753 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion746 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion738 decks1.55K decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion735 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion688 decks1.55K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion857 decks1.55K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion714 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion593 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion562 decks1.55K decks
25%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion524 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion523 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion522 decks1.55K decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion502 decks1.55K decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion473 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion454 decks1.55K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion665 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion651 decks1.55K decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion626 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion583 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion538 decks1.55K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion521 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion508 decks1.55K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion488 decks1.55K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion472 decks1.55K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion458 decks1.55K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion436 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion411 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion410 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion392 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion388 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion381 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion375 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion362 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion344 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
22%inclusion111 decks503 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion339 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion329 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion325 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion309 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion307 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion264 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion255 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion228 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion224 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion218 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion210 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion198 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion185 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion180 decks1.54K decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion173 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion169 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion163 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion154 decks1.55K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion153 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Ornithopter
9.3%inclusion144 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion144 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.9%inclusion86 decks963 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.9%inclusion123 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion118 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.6%inclusion118 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion113 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.8%inclusion104 decks1.54K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion651 decks1.55K decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
41%inclusion638 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion571 decks1.55K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion531 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion480 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion433 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion422 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion406 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion392 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion380 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion368 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion265 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion259 decks1.55K decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion229 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion228 decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion219 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion182 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
-11%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion169 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion163 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion162 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion156 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion150 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.3%inclusion144 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion135 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
8.6%inclusion133 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.7%inclusion119 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.1%inclusion79 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion630 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion500 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion478 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion462 decks1.55K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion458 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion400 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion351 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion339 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion332 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion325 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion281 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion263 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion262 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion261 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion247 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion240 decks1.55K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion214 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion196 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
13%inclusion195 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion192 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion169 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion163 decks1.54K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion155 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion143 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.55K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.4%inclusion130 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.2%inclusion110 decks1.54K decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion87 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion554 decks1.55K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion508 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion469 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion411 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion332 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion320 decks1.55K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion310 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion272 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion268 decks1.55K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion235 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion232 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion217 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion215 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion197 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion194 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
12%inclusion119 decks963 decks
-8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion188 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion186 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion184 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion180 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion179 decks1.55K decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion177 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion172 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion172 decks1.55K decks
-17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion156 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion154 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion152 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion150 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.4%inclusion146 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.5%inclusion132 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion126 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.9%inclusion107 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.1%inclusion25 decks410 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion644 decks1.55K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion626 decks1.55K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion470 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion369 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion335 decks1.55K decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion332 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion316 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion299 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion280 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion235 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion219 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion217 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion182 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion180 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion175 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion166 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion156 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.5%inclusion147 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.3%inclusion145 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion134 decks1.55K decks
-1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.5%inclusion25 decks293 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.1%inclusion126 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
8.0%inclusion124 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.0%inclusion124 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.7%inclusion119 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.5%inclusion117 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
No Mercy
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.6%inclusion27 decks411 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.2%inclusion18 decks291 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.55K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.5%inclusion85 decks1.55K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion373 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion307 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion286 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion260 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion148 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion876 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion800 decks1.55K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion727 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion673 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion472 decks1.55K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion460 decks1.55K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion437 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion401 decks1.55K decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion385 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion376 decks1.55K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion345 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
22%inclusion148 decks685 decks
21%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion331 decks1.55K decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion326 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion276 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion274 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion274 decks1.55K decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion243 decks1.55K decks
-9%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion243 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion208 decks1.55K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion202 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion187 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion183 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion170 decks1.55K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion165 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion155 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion153 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion148 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.4%inclusion146 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion135 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.2%inclusion127 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion119 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.1%inclusion60 decks841 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion102 decks1.55K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion99 decks1.55K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion91 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.55K decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.4%inclusion22 decks408 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.1%inclusion80 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.44K decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.11K decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion627 decks1.55K decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion571 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion488 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion351 decks1.55K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion320 decks1.55K decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion121 decks636 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion281 decks1.55K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion280 decks1.55K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion243 decks1.55K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion195 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion181 decks1.55K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.4%inclusion130 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion92 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.7%inclusion88 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.45K decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion480 decks1.55K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion406 decks1.55K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion351 decks1.55K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion309 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion249 decks1.55K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion230 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion221 decks1.55K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion213 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion211 decks1.55K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion192 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion187 decks1.55K decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion162 decks1.55K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion107 decks1.55K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion104 decks1.55K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion98 decks1.55K decks
1%synergy