Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,192
146decks
Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
92%inclusion135 decks146 decks
79%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
76%inclusion111 decks146 decks
74%synergy
Smokestack
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
67%synergy
Strip Mine
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
66%synergy
Contamination
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
64%synergy
Nether Void
61%inclusion89 decks146 decks
61%synergy
Cabal Ritual
78%inclusion114 decks146 decks
60%synergy
City of Traitors
62%inclusion90 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
59%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
66%inclusion97 decks146 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion142 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
76%inclusion111 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion108 decks146 decks
58%synergy
Deadly Rollick
71%inclusion103 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
69%inclusion101 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
56%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion99 decks146 decks
52%synergy
Black Market Connections
66%inclusion96 decks146 decks
42%synergy
Necropotence
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion139 decks146 decks
83%synergy
Demonic Tutor
95%inclusion138 decks146 decks
67%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
90%inclusion131 decks146 decks
69%synergy
Chrome Mox
87%inclusion127 decks146 decks
81%synergy
Mana Vault
87%inclusion127 decks146 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
84%inclusion122 decks146 decks
80%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion110 decks146 decks
68%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion103 decks146 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion101 decks146 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
68%inclusion100 decks146 decks
66%synergy
Creatures
Tergrid, God of Fright
64%inclusion94 decks146 decks
57%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion92 decks146 decks
48%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
54%inclusion79 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Blood Pet
40%inclusion58 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
23%inclusion33 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Gravecrawler
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion26 decks146 decks
-34%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
-31%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Viscera Seer
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
64%inclusion93 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion78 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Dismember
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
36%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Imp's Mischief
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion34 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Sacrifice
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
-16%synergy
Ad Nauseam
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Undying Malice
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
60%inclusion88 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
58%inclusion84 decks146 decks
54%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion60 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
24%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion57 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Pox
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Feed the Swarm
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
-23%synergy
Innocent Blood
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion36 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion28 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Death Cloud
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Mutilate
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
-11%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Dark Deal
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Unearth
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Tangle Wire
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion75 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
50%synergy
Winter Orb
43%inclusion63 decks146 decks
43%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion62 decks146 decks
34%synergy
Torpor Orb
41%inclusion60 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
40%inclusion59 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Cursed Totem
40%inclusion59 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Vexing Bauble
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
34%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Static Orb
32%inclusion46 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
-8%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Skullclamp
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
0%synergy
Winter Moon
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Chalice of the Void
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Mindcrank
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
14%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion19 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-21%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Chains of Mephistopheles
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
48%synergy
Oppression
37%inclusion54 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
-6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
30%inclusion44 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
29%inclusion42 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Necrogen Mists
28%inclusion41 decks146 decks
24%synergy
The Abyss
27%inclusion39 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Waste Not
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion30 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion25 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Desolation
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion22 decks146 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
-3%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion21 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Black Market
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-15%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-7%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
No Mercy
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
22%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion124 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
70%inclusion102 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion85 decks146 decks
50%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
55%inclusion81 decks146 decks
55%synergy
Wasteland
53%inclusion77 decks146 decks
51%synergy
Crystal Vein
48%inclusion70 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Drownyard Temple
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
44%synergy
Lake of the Dead
45%inclusion66 decks146 decks
40%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion55 decks146 decks
29%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
35%inclusion51 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
34%inclusion50 decks146 decks
34%synergy
Peat Bog
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion47 decks146 decks
16%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion40 decks146 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion29 decks146 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
18%inclusion27 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion23 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
-19%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion17 decks146 decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion16 decks146 decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion15 decks146 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-1%synergy
Realm of Koh
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.9%inclusion13 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Fountainport
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion143 decks146 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
84%inclusion122 decks146 decks
76%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion113 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion102 decks146 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion65 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion48 decks146 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
31%inclusion45 decks146 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion43 decks146 decks
25%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion38 decks146 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion20 decks146 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion14 decks146 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.5%inclusion11 decks146 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion121 decks146 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
72%inclusion105 decks146 decks
68%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion76 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
51%inclusion74 decks146 decks
47%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
49%inclusion72 decks146 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion71 decks146 decks
45%synergy
Fell the Profane
36%inclusion52 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion49 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion37 decks146 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion35 decks146 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion32 decks146 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion24 decks146 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.2%inclusion9 decks146 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
5%synergy