Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,199
137decks
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
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Bitterbloom Bearer
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
93%inclusion128 decks137 decks
80%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
75%synergy
Smokestack
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
70%synergy
Strip Mine
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Contamination
68%inclusion93 decks137 decks
64%synergy
Nether Void
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
64%synergy
Opposition Agent
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion102 decks137 decks
59%synergy
Smallpox
64%inclusion87 decks137 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion132 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion106 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
74%inclusion101 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Deadly Rollick
72%inclusion98 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Toxic Deluge
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Reanimate
67%inclusion92 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Snuff Out
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
66%inclusion91 decks137 decks
55%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion128 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Ancient Tomb
93%inclusion128 decks137 decks
82%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion122 decks137 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
86%inclusion118 decks137 decks
79%synergy
Chrome Mox
85%inclusion117 decks137 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
83%inclusion114 decks137 decks
79%synergy
Imperial Seal
73%inclusion100 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
71%inclusion97 decks137 decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion95 decks137 decks
60%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
69%inclusion94 decks137 decks
61%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
63%inclusion86 decks137 decks
48%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
61%inclusion83 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
53%inclusion72 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
45%inclusion61 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Blood Pet
39%inclusion53 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
25%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Nether Traitor
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Mindslicer
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
26%inclusion35 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion27 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
-32%synergy
Gravecrawler
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Ornithopter
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Shambling Ghast
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-15%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Plaguecrafter
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Viscera Seer
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-21%synergy
Wandering Archaic
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Entomb
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Dismember
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
41%synergy
Culling the Weak
49%inclusion67 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Imp's Mischief
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion30 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion23 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Force of Despair
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Feign Death
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Undying Malice
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Yawgmoth's Will
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
51%synergy
Grim Tutor
40%inclusion55 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Diabolic Intent
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
29%synergy
Pox
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
32%synergy
Innocent Blood
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
-23%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
0%synergy
Sign in Blood
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-17%synergy
Chain of Smog
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Death Cloud
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Mutilate
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Thoughtseize
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Mire in Misery
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.1%inclusion7 decks136 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
57%inclusion78 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Tangle Wire
56%inclusion77 decks137 decks
56%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
53%inclusion73 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Winter Orb
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
44%inclusion60 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Torpor Orb
43%inclusion59 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Cursed Totem
41%inclusion56 decks137 decks
40%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
39%inclusion54 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Static Orb
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
34%synergy
Vexing Bauble
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
29%inclusion40 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Skullclamp
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
21%inclusion29 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Chalice of the Void
20%inclusion28 decks137 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Mindcrank
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-20%synergy
Damping Sphere
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Orb of Dreams
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Servo Schematic
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Obedience
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
64%inclusion88 decks137 decks
49%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Oppression
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
34%inclusion47 decks137 decks
-6%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion46 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Bottomless Pit
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
25%synergy
Necrogen Mists
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
24%synergy
The Abyss
27%inclusion37 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Waste Not
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Desolation
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion20 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Necrodominance
14%inclusion19 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Aether
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-3%synergy
Black Market
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.6%inclusion9 decks137 decks
-7%synergy
No Mercy
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
15%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
85%inclusion116 decks137 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Cabal Coffers
60%inclusion82 decks137 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
59%inclusion81 decks137 decks
57%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
57%synergy
Urza's Saga
58%inclusion79 decks137 decks
50%synergy
Wasteland
55%inclusion75 decks137 decks
53%synergy
Lake of the Dead
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
42%synergy
Crystal Vein
47%inclusion64 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Drownyard Temple
45%inclusion62 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
33%synergy
Command Beacon
36%inclusion50 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion49 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
35%inclusion48 decks137 decks
35%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Peat Bog
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
32%inclusion44 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
28%inclusion38 decks137 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
19%synergy
Castle Locthwain
24%inclusion33 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Pit
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
19%inclusion26 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion22 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion18 decks137 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-19%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
8%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion14 decks137 decks
-14%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
8.0%inclusion11 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Fountainport
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.1%inclusion7 decks137 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion134 decks137 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion112 decks137 decks
74%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion107 decks137 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
68%inclusion93 decks137 decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
66%inclusion90 decks137 decks
63%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion63 decks137 decks
31%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
31%inclusion42 decks137 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
30%inclusion41 decks137 decks
28%synergy
Mox Amber
28%inclusion39 decks137 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion36 decks137 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion17 decks137 decks
-11%synergy
Springleaf Drum
12%inclusion16 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Lens
8.8%inclusion12 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.3%inclusion10 decks137 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Swamp
85%inclusion116 decks137 decks
-10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
70%inclusion96 decks137 decks
66%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion71 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion68 decks137 decks
46%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion66 decks137 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
47%inclusion65 decks137 decks
44%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion51 decks137 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
33%inclusion45 decks137 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion34 decks137 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
23%inclusion32 decks137 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion31 decks137 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion21 decks137 decks
8%synergy
Mirrex
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.8%inclusion8 decks137 decks
4%synergy