Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,200
1,317decks
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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
10%inclusion21 decks218 decks
8%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
5.3%inclusion5 decks95 decks
4%synergy
Super Shredder
3.3%inclusion6 decks182 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
3.1%inclusion3 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.1%inclusion1 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion981 decks1.32K decks
59%synergy
Bitterblossom
71%inclusion939 decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
64%inclusion837 decks1.32K decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion865 decks1.32K decks
55%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion690 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
52%inclusion686 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
61%inclusion797 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
66%inclusion873 decks1.32K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
64%inclusion841 decks1.32K decks
47%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion647 decks1.32K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.17K decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
70%inclusion924 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
58%inclusion762 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
54%inclusion708 decks1.32K decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion701 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion658 decks1.32K decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion650 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion637 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion615 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion589 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
58%inclusion760 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Demonic Tutor
48%inclusion630 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
40%inclusion529 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion501 decks1.32K decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion463 decks1.32K decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
35%inclusion460 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion457 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion454 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
32%inclusion417 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
31%inclusion407 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Creatures
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion554 decks1.32K decks
24%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
42%inclusion551 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion530 decks1.31K decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion491 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
35%inclusion457 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
34%inclusion452 decks1.32K decks
-14%synergy
Blood Pet
34%inclusion445 decks1.32K decks
26%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
33%inclusion431 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
31%inclusion403 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion393 decks1.32K decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion374 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion356 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Dark Confidant
26%inclusion345 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion345 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion335 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion321 decks1.31K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion322 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion305 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion289 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion279 decks1.31K decks
11%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion278 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion275 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion269 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion261 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion224 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion212 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion203 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion202 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion187 decks1.31K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion179 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Massacre Wurm
12%inclusion162 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion160 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion153 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion151 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion147 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion142 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion135 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion131 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion131 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.5%inclusion125 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.6%inclusion62 decks719 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.4%inclusion97 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.2%inclusion95 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.8%inclusion88 decks1.29K decks
6%synergy
Grim Haruspex
6.5%inclusion85 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
44%inclusion576 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion559 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion492 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion455 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion425 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion383 decks1.30K decks
-2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion355 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion348 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion335 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
25%inclusion330 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion319 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion231 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion206 decks1.32K decks
-22%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion191 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion186 decks1.32K decks
-11%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion170 decks1.32K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion159 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion154 decks1.32K decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion144 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion136 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion131 decks1.31K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion128 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion126 decks1.32K decks
-11%synergy
Fatal Push
9.5%inclusion125 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.3%inclusion123 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.4%inclusion110 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.2%inclusion69 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion524 decks1.32K decks
-12%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion420 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion407 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion399 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion393 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion346 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion294 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion287 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion286 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion282 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion242 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion237 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion236 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion232 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Bubbling Muck
17%inclusion218 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion197 decks1.32K decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion169 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion168 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion165 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion162 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion162 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion157 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion140 decks1.30K decks
-6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion140 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion129 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.8%inclusion116 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion114 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.0%inclusion103 decks1.29K decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.6%inclusion100 decks1.32K decks
-11%synergy
Dark Deal
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.5%inclusion86 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Living Death
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Unmarked Grave
5.0%inclusion66 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
35%inclusion466 decks1.32K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion430 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion406 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
28%inclusion370 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion291 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Tangle Wire
22%inclusion286 decks1.32K decks
21%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion277 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion236 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion226 decks1.32K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion213 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
16%inclusion211 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Trinisphere
15%inclusion199 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion189 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion176 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion173 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion169 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion168 decks1.31K decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion161 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion160 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Servo Schematic
12%inclusion158 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion153 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion149 decks1.32K decks
-8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion76 decks706 decks
-9%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion141 decks1.32K decks
-17%synergy
Static Orb
11%inclusion140 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion135 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion134 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion132 decks1.31K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion129 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
9.3%inclusion123 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
8.4%inclusion111 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.5%inclusion86 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Blood Fountain
5.0%inclusion66 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Noble's Purse
5.0%inclusion66 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
41%inclusion545 decks1.32K decks
38%synergy
Grave Pact
41%inclusion544 decks1.32K decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
32%inclusion424 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion308 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion296 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion261 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion249 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Black Market
19%inclusion249 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
17%inclusion230 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion203 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion188 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion172 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion156 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion153 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Necrogen Mists
12%inclusion153 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion149 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion133 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Desolation
9.5%inclusion125 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.3%inclusion122 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Necromancy
8.7%inclusion115 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.7%inclusion114 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.4%inclusion111 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.30K decks
7%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion101 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
6.8%inclusion89 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.5%inclusion86 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.31K decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.7%inclusion75 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion314 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
21%inclusion276 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
20%inclusion265 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion226 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion123 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion758 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion696 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion618 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion575 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion429 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion397 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion373 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion360 decks1.32K decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion337 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion320 decks1.32K decks
-12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion308 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
23%inclusion304 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion295 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
22%inclusion92 decks415 decks
22%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion259 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
19%inclusion246 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion241 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion211 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion200 decks1.32K decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion182 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion175 decks1.32K decks
-18%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion170 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
13%inclusion168 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion148 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion137 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion137 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion135 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion134 decks1.31K decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion120 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Pit
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.3%inclusion109 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.2%inclusion48 decks582 decks
-4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.0%inclusion105 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion85 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
6.3%inclusion82 decks1.30K decks
5%synergy
Barren Moor
6.2%inclusion81 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion67 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.23K decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion946 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
43%inclusion564 decks1.32K decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion466 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion434 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion293 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion290 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion253 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion68 decks362 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion246 decks1.32K decks
-9%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion213 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion173 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion157 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
9.0%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion92 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.1%inclusion80 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.8%inclusion76 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion71 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.22K decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion425 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion348 decks1.31K decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion314 decks1.32K decks
20%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion275 decks1.31K decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion229 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
16%inclusion207 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion200 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion191 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion188 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion169 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion157 decks1.32K decks
-15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion145 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion104 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.9%inclusion90 decks1.31K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy