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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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Bitterblossom
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
87%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
82%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Tangle Wire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
75%synergy
Smokestack
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Snuff Out
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Torpor Orb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Deadly Rollick
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Jet Medallion
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Entomb
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Contamination
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Black Market Connections
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Grim Tutor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Dismember
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Opposition Agent
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
78%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
79%synergy
Necropotence
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
84%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Elegy Acolyte
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Blood Pet
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Bloodghast
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Dark Confidant
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Ophiomancer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Gravecrawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nether Spirit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Grim Hireling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Accursed Marauder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cryptbreaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Hoard Robber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Doom Whisperer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dross Harvester
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nether Traitor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Void Winnower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Memnite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Mindslicer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dread Wanderer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Imp's Mischief
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Withering Torment
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Shred Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Pact
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Withering Boon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Demonic Consultation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Pox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Smallpox
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Buried Alive
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Innocent Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Death Cloud
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Damnation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Smog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Unmarked Grave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Feed the Swarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-39%synergy
Read the Bones
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Massacre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Thorn of Amethyst
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
The One Ring
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Cursed Totem
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Static Orb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Winter Orb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Vexing Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Trinisphere
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mindcrank
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Helm of Obedience
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Null Rod
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Skullclamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Chalice of the Void
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Void Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Voltaic Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manifold Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Weathered Runestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Pithing Needle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Noble's Purse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Damping Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Nether Void
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Necrogen Mists
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Oppression
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Waste Not
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Necromancy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sanguine Bond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Necrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Desolation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Leyline of the Void
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Madness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Professor Onyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Eumidian Hatchery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Cabal Coffers
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Command Beacon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Strip Mine
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Crystal Vein
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Drownyard Temple
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
City of Traitors
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Cabal Pit
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Maze of Ith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Peat Bog
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Field of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urborg
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tomb of Urami
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Grim Monolith
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Mox Opal
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Lens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Fell the Profane
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
31%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Boggart Trawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
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