Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,192
1,461decks
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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
19%inclusion77 decks396 decks
15%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.1%inclusion14 decks173 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.4%inclusion13 decks175 decks
5%synergy
Moonshadow
2.9%inclusion5 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Super Shredder
2.7%inclusion10 decks367 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.08K decks1.46K decks
58%synergy
Bitterblossom
70%inclusion1.02K decks1.46K decks
57%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion916 decks1.46K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion946 decks1.46K decks
53%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion763 decks1.46K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion878 decks1.46K decks
50%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
51%inclusion746 decks1.46K decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
66%inclusion957 decks1.46K decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion926 decks1.46K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion719 decks1.46K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.29K decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion1K decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion834 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion768 decks1.46K decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion761 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion713 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion710 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion708 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion686 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion655 decks1.46K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
56%inclusion822 decks1.46K decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion682 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion570 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion544 decks1.46K decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion501 decks1.46K decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion499 decks1.46K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion485 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion484 decks1.46K decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion450 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion437 decks1.46K decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion626 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion615 decks1.46K decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion590 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion544 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion510 decks1.46K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion496 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion484 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion470 decks1.46K decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion445 decks1.46K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion442 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion409 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion384 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion384 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion370 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion365 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion362 decks1.45K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion359 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion340 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion327 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion311 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion309 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion299 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion292 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion289 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion242 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion241 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion221 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion215 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion203 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion194 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion187 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion175 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
11%inclusion165 decks1.45K decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion164 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion159 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion155 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion149 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion145 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion142 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.1%inclusion133 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.0%inclusion132 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.0%inclusion79 decks877 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
7.9%inclusion115 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion111 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.6%inclusion111 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.5%inclusion110 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.3%inclusion107 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.7%inclusion97 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion621 decks1.46K decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion613 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion536 decks1.46K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion503 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion457 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion422 decks1.45K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion399 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion382 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion366 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion366 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion358 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion250 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion238 decks1.46K decks
-21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion224 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion209 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion200 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion174 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion172 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion161 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion153 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion149 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion148 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion146 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion133 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
9.0%inclusion131 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion130 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.4%inclusion123 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion111 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.1%inclusion75 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion592 decks1.46K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion472 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion459 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion440 decks1.46K decks
28%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion434 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion380 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion323 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion320 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion318 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion310 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion263 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion254 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion253 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion251 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion239 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion226 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion191 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion184 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Death Cloud
13%inclusion184 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion183 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion173 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion173 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion160 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion154 decks1.45K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion142 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.3%inclusion136 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.4%inclusion123 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion121 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.6%inclusion109 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.0%inclusion103 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion94 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion83 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion80 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion520 decks1.46K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion476 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion446 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion391 decks1.46K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion318 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion303 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
21%inclusion300 decks1.46K decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion253 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion251 decks1.46K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion226 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion223 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion211 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion207 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion191 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion188 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion180 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion178 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion176 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion174 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion167 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion167 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion164 decks1.46K decks
-8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion94 decks864 decks
-9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion155 decks1.46K decks
-17%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion147 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion146 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion143 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion143 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion143 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.8%inclusion129 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.8%inclusion99 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.4%inclusion19 decks297 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion601 decks1.46K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
41%inclusion600 decks1.46K decks
38%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion452 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion344 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion324 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion309 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion291 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion276 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion256 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion225 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion210 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion198 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion176 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion170 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
12%inclusion169 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion158 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion149 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Desolation
9.4%inclusion138 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.1%inclusion133 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.9%inclusion130 decks1.46K decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion121 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion120 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.0%inclusion117 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.9%inclusion115 decks1.45K decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.5%inclusion110 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.5%inclusion109 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion104 decks1.46K decks
-6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion101 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.0%inclusion88 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion86 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
5.8%inclusion85 decks1.46K decks
3%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.5%inclusion81 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.46K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.0%inclusion73 decks1.45K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion345 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion289 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion274 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion243 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion135 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion833 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion760 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion683 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion637 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
31%inclusion457 decks1.46K decks
28%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion434 decks1.46K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion409 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion382 decks1.46K decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion365 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion350 decks1.46K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion335 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
22%inclusion321 decks1.46K decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion316 decks1.46K decks
14%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion122 decks583 decks
20%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion269 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion266 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion262 decks1.46K decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion230 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion224 decks1.46K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion200 decks1.46K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion200 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion182 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion178 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion159 decks1.46K decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion153 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion152 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion149 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion141 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.2%inclusion135 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.6%inclusion126 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion121 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.9%inclusion116 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.5%inclusion56 decks742 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion96 decks1.46K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.2%inclusion90 decks1.46K decks
-4%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.1%inclusion18 decks295 decks
3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.0%inclusion88 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion86 decks1.45K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion83 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion78 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.36K decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion1.05K decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion601 decks1.46K decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion529 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion471 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion328 decks1.46K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion311 decks1.46K decks
18%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion99 decks533 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion271 decks1.46K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion265 decks1.46K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion234 decks1.46K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion185 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion176 decks1.46K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.6%inclusion125 decks1.46K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion101 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion88 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion86 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.1%inclusion74 decks1.46K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.36K decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion457 decks1.46K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion382 decks1.46K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion335 decks1.46K decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion292 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion243 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion221 decks1.46K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion214 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion204 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion204 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion184 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion175 decks1.46K decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion153 decks1.46K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.3%inclusion107 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion98 decks1.46K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.46K decks
1%synergy