Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,200
131decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
95%inclusion124 decks131 decks
82%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
78%inclusion102 decks131 decks
76%synergy
Smokestack
75%inclusion98 decks131 decks
73%synergy
Strip Mine
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
67%synergy
Nether Void
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Contamination
69%inclusion90 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion99 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Smallpox
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Bloodghast
69%inclusion91 decks131 decks
59%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
58%inclusion76 decks131 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion127 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
79%inclusion103 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Ritual
75%inclusion98 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Toxic Deluge
72%inclusion94 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Snuff Out
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
55%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
94%inclusion123 decks131 decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
92%inclusion121 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
88%inclusion115 decks131 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
80%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion112 decks131 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion95 decks131 decks
65%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion92 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
60%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Dauthi Voidwalker
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Blood Pet
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Dark Confidant
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
21%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Mindslicer
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Blood Artist
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Gravecrawler
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
-30%synergy
Nether Spirit
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Shambling Ghast
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Hireling
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Dismember
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Entomb
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Ad Nauseam
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Undying Malice
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
53%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Pox
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Feed the Swarm
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Innocent Blood
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Night's Whisper
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Death Cloud
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Mutilate
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Tangle Wire
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Trinisphere
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Winter Orb
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Torpor Orb
44%inclusion57 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Cursed Totem
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
39%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Static Orb
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Vexing Bauble
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
27%inclusion35 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion27 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Chalice of the Void
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Null Rod
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Prized Statue
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Damping Sphere
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Helm of Obedience
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Orb of Dreams
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
49%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
50%inclusion66 decks131 decks
50%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Oppression
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Animate Dead
35%inclusion46 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Bottomless Pit
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Necrogen Mists
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
25%synergy
The Abyss
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Waste Not
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Necromancy
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Desolation
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion111 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion79 decks131 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
57%inclusion75 decks131 decks
56%synergy
Urza's Saga
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Wasteland
56%inclusion73 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Lake of the Dead
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Drownyard Temple
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Crystal Vein
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
43%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
30%inclusion39 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Cabal Pit
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Temple
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
9%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-21%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-15%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion128 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
81%inclusion106 decks131 decks
73%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion101 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
66%inclusion86 decks131 decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion60 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
28%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion36 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
22%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-17%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion109 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion65 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion63 decks131 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Mirrex
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy