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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterblossom
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Chain of Smog
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Cabal Ritual
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Professor Onyx
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Jet Medallion
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Intent
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Necropotence
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Ancient Tomb
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Chrome Mox
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Opposition Agent
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Blood Pet
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Gravecrawler
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blood Artist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Nether Traitor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Viscera Seer
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dark Confidant
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Plaguecrafter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Carrion Feeder
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Skirge Familiar
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Putrid Goblin
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Forsaken Miner
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Accursed Marauder
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nether Spirit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fleshwrither
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Snuff Out
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dismember
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Saw in Half
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Withering Torment
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Not Dead After All
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Insidious Dreams
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Defile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Soul Shatter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Withering Boon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Undying Malice
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Rain of Filth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Blood Pact
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Imperial Seal
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sign in Blood
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Smallpox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Feed the Swarm
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Pox
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Night's Whisper
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Buried Alive
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Read the Bones
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Death Cloud
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Doomsday
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Innocent Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Final Parting
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Decode Transmissions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Deal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Plague of Vermin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Smokestack
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Tangle Wire
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Skullclamp
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Prized Statue
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Static Orb
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Winter Moon
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mindcrank
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Helm of Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Trinisphere
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Pithing Needle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-23%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-20%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Black Market
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Necromancy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Infernal Darkness
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Chorale of the Void
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Nether Void
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bottomless Pit
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Necrodominance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Urza's Saga
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Peat Bog
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Drownyard Temple
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Pit
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Lake of the Dead
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Vault of Whispers
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Black Gate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Vein
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-27%synergy
Lotus Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Fountainport
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Thespian's Stage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Mox Diamond
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
The Soul Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Caged Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy