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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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Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Super Shredder
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion60 decks81 decks
58%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Bitterblossom
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
68%inclusion55 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Smokestack
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Vault
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Necropotence
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Plaguecrafter
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Boggart Trawler
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mindslicer
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Nether Traitor
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Shambling Ghast
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Massacre Wurm
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Infestation Sage
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Dark Confidant
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Burglar Rat
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Virus Beetle
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Al Bhed Salvagers
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Reaper
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
High-Society Hunter
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Vincent Valentine
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Ritual
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Dismember
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Defile
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-25%synergy
Undying Malice
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Fatal Push
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Edict
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Feign Death
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Smallpox
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Night's Whisper
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sign in Blood
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Pox
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Syphon Mind
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Dread Return
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Mire in Misery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Chain of Smog
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Crucible of Worlds
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Prized Statue
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Mephitic Draught
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Tangle Wire
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cursed Totem
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Tithing Blade
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Servo Schematic
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Noble's Purse
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Trinisphere
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Oven
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Blood Fountain
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market Connections
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Oppression
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Bottomless Pit
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Revel in Riches
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Necrogen Mists
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Court of Ambition
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sanguine Bond
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
No Mercy
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Professor Onyx
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Castle Locthwain
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
25%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Witch's Cottage
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Drownyard Temple
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mortuary Mire
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
3%synergy
War Room
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Barad-dûr
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
City of Traitors
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Necropolis
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion61 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
10%synergy
The Soul Stone
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
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