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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Cabal Ritual
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Culling the Weak
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Contamination
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Ophiomancer
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Snuff Out
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
73%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Opposition Agent
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
76%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
77%synergy
Necropotence
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Imperial Seal
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
65%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Creatures
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
32%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Blood Pet
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Blood Artist
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Dark Confidant
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Gravecrawler
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Memnite
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Ornithopter
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Accursed Marauder
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Shambling Ghast
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Shield Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Grim Hireling
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Cynical Loner
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Feeder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Skirge Familiar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Viscera Seer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
It That Betrays
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kaervek, the Spiteful
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Dismember
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Imp's Mischief
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Ad Nauseam
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sacrifice
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Pact
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Withering Boon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Consultation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Defile
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-29%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Cut Down
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Slaughter Pact
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Undying Malice
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Fatal Push
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Beseech the Mirror
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Diabolic Intent
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Grim Tutor
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Smallpox
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Feed the Swarm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Buried Alive
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Innocent Blood
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Sign in Blood
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Pox
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Day of Black Sun
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Death Cloud
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Mutilate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Final Parting
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sensei's Divining Top
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Tangle Wire
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Torpor Orb
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Cursed Totem
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Smokestack
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Trinisphere
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Winter Orb
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Prized Statue
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chalice of the Void
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Servo Schematic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Damping Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Manifold Key
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Welding Jar
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Bottomless Pit
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Necrogen Mists
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Grave Pact
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Necrodominance
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Nether Void
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Dance of the Dead
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Desolation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Waste Not
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Abyss
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Sanguine Bond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Professor Onyx
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Urza's Saga
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Cabal Coffers
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
City of Traitors
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Wasteland
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Crystal Vein
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Drownyard Temple
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Peat Bog
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Cabal Pit
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Barad-dûr
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-21%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Temple
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
68%synergy
Mox Diamond
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Grim Monolith
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
26%synergy
The Soul Stone
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Mox Amber
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Paradise Mantle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
69%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
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