Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - cEDH Stax

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,193
9decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterblossom
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
84%synergy
Contamination
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Cabal Ritual
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
69%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Tangle Wire
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
52%synergy
Deadly Rollick
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Jet Medallion
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Winter Orb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Entomb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
79%synergy
Necropotence
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
74%synergy
Mox Diamond
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
85%synergy
Opposition Agent
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
71%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Bloodghast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Nether Spirit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Dark Confidant
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
19%synergy
Gravecrawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blood Artist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-29%synergy
Nether Traitor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Grim Hireling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Cryptbreaker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Hoard Robber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Doom Whisperer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Dross Harvester
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Void Winnower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Memnite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gutterbones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Revoker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Brass Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Zhentarim Bandit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dread Wanderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Warren Soultrader
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Dismember
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Imp's Mischief
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Withering Torment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Shred Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tainted Pact
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Flare of Malice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Night's Whisper
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Sign in Blood
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Smallpox
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Reanimate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Pox
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Innocent Blood
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Damnation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Day of Black Sun
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Death Cloud
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Buried Alive
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Ritual of Soot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Feed the Swarm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-39%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Massacre
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cursed Totem
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Trinisphere
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Torpor Orb
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Static Orb
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Vexing Bauble
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Smokestack
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Null Rod
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Chalice of the Void
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Winter Moon
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mindcrank
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Pithing Needle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Void Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Voltaic Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Helm of Obedience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ratchet Bomb
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Manifold Key
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Weathered Runestone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Flayer Husk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Prized Statue
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Engineered Explosives
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerous Spyglass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Noble's Purse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Damping Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ugin's Nexus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nether Void
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Necrogen Mists
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Oppression
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Waste Not
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Bottomless Pit
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Desolation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Animate Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Black Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Madness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
The Abyss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Engineered Plague
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Darkness
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Cabal Coffers
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Strip Mine
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Wasteland
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
City of Traitors
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vault of Whispers
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Crystal Vein
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Drownyard Temple
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Peat Bog
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Desert
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Blast Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Black Gate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ifnir Deadlands
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Quicksand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tomb of Urami
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rishadan Port
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Lotus Petal
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
70%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Mind Stone
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The Soul Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
11%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Lens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Swamp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
62%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
24%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-12%synergy