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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Imperial Seal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Mana Vault
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Demonic Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
72%synergy
Chrome Mox
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Opposition Agent
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Grim Monolith
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Creatures
Ophiomancer
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
83%synergy
Dark Confidant
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Blood Pet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cult Conscript
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Shambling Ghast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
56%synergy
Gravecrawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Dread Presence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Nether Spirit
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Plaguecrafter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Burglar Rat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-18%synergy
Persistent Specimen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Nether Traitor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Basal Thrull
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Warren Soultrader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Discordant Piper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Priest of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Clattering Augur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Marauder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Virus Beetle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Cabal Ritual
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
82%synergy
Culling the Weak
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Dismember
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
89%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Withering Torment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Sacrifice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Snuff Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Not Dead After All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Soul Shatter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Filth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Saw in Half
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Feign Death
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
86%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bubbling Muck
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Feed the Swarm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Smallpox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Pox
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Vicious Rumors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Night's Whisper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Jet Medallion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Smokestack
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Vexing Bauble
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Trinisphere
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mephitic Draught
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Prized Statue
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Servo Schematic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chalice of the Void
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sundial of the Infinite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Torpor Orb
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pithing Needle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blood Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
0%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Damping Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Nether Void
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Bitterblossom
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Contamination
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Greed
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Words of Waste
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
The Abyss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Black Market Connections
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-7%synergy
Oppression
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Crystal Vein
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Drownyard Temple
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
City of Traitors
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Wasteland
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Strip Mine
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Command Beacon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lake of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Castle Locthwain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
93%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Polluted Delta
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Demolition Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
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