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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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Dreadhorde Invasion
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
92%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
90%synergy
Bloodghast
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
89%synergy
Ophiomancer
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
85%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
83%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Bitterblossom
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
67%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
62%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Jet Medallion
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
49%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Murderous Rider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Harvester of Souls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Nezumi Linkbreaker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Nether Traitor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Mindslicer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Infestation Sage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Shambling Ghast
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Kamber, the Plunderer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Haunt of the Dead Marshes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High-Society Hunter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Doomed Necromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dark Confidant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Viconia, Drow Apostate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Skyclave Shade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Voracious Fell Beast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plaguecrafter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Fain, the Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Woe Strider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ruthless Technomancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pack Rat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Persistent Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Shriekmaw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Sangromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Fake Your Own Death
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
41%synergy
Imp's Mischief
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Entomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Fanatical Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Return to Action
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghastly Demise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Decode Transmissions
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Diabolic Intent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
26%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Victimize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Pox
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mutilate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Sign in Blood
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Chain of Smog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Will of the Abzan
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Come Back Wrong
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-31%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Ashen Powder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Skullclamp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mephitic Draught
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Noble's Purse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Smokestack
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of the Meek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Glass-Cast Heart
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cursed Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Servo Schematic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Expedition Map
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
False Floor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
44%synergy
Chorale of the Void
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Grave Pact
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
21%synergy
Black Market Connections
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
0%synergy
Oppression
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Waste Not
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Court of Locthwain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Necromancy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Painful Quandary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Necrogen Mists
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Void
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Heartless Summoning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Illicit Masquerade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Professor Onyx
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Peat Bog
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Crystal Vein
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Witch's Cottage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Coffers
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Barad-dûr
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Castle Locthwain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Westvale Abbey
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Mortuary Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Spawning Bed
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Fountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-10%synergy
Inventors' Fair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cabal Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fountainport
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Petrified Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Guardian Idol
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Hagra Mauling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
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