Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Optimized Stax

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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Stensian Sanguinist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Pox Plague
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Ophiomancer
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
74%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Smokestack
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
62%synergy
Cabal Ritual
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Contamination
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Jet Medallion
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Toxic Deluge
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Smallpox
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Reanimate
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Pox
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Opposition Agent
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Demonic Tutor
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Mana Vault
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Necropotence
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Chrome Mox
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
41%synergy
The One Ring
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Sedgemoor Witch
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Shambling Ghast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Nether Traitor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Gravecrawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Warren Soultrader
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mindslicer
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Crypt Ghast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Persistent Specimen
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Carrion Feeder
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Nether Spirit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Grim Servant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Skirge Familiar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wriggling Grub
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Infestation Sage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Virus Beetle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Dismember
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sacrifice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Insidious Dreams
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ad Nauseam
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Plunge into Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Force of Despair
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Shred Memory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Defile
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-30%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Withering Boon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blood Pact
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Tragic Slip
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Imperial Seal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Chain of Smog
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Feed the Swarm
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Death Cloud
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Sign in Blood
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Damnation
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dark Deal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Vicious Rumors
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Mire in Misery
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Razaketh's Rite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sinkhole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Doomsday
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Ambition's Cost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Gruesome Realization
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Tangle Wire
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Vexing Bauble
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Prized Statue
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Totem
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Trinisphere
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Mephitic Draught
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Torpor Orb
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Servo Schematic
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Obedience
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Chalice of the Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Tithing Blade
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Defense Grid
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Web
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Noble's Purse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Damping Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Oppression
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Waste Not
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bottomless Pit
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Animate Dead
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Grave Venerations
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Court of Ambition
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Necrogen Mists
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Mortuary
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Carnival of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Desolation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Drownyard Temple
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Cabal Coffers
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Strip Mine
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Wasteland
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Peat Bog
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Lake of the Dead
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Pit
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
War Room
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Whispers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Barad-dûr
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Fountainport
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
65%synergy
The Soul Stone
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mox Diamond
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Grim Monolith
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Lens
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Boggart Trawler
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mirrex
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy