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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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Smokestack
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Bitterblossom
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Grave Pact
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
The Abyss
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Tangle Wire
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Cursed Totem
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Jet Medallion
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
56%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pit
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Opposition Agent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Seal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Grim Hireling
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Bloodghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Blood Pet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Dark Confidant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mindslicer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Fumulus, the Infestation
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Gravecrawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Asmodeus the Archfiend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Vicious Conquistador
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Devourer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Ichorid
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Palladium Myr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sangromancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Lodestone Golem
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Merciless Executioner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Gnat Miser
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Cult Conscript
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shambling Ghast
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Evin, Waterdeep Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Hoard Robber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir House Guard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Nether Traitor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Fell the Profane
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Snuff Out
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Imp's Mischief
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Entomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Withering Boon
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Dispute
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Slaughter Pact
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
March of Wretched Sorrow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Malicious Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Damnation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Smallpox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Toxic Deluge
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Smog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Syphon Mind
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Selective Obliteration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Black Sun's Zenith
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Bad Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sinkhole
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Hellfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plague Wind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Collective Brutality
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sphere of Resistance
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Trinisphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Expedition Map
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Torpor Orb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Damping Sphere
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Witchbane Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Disruptor Flute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Noble's Purse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Orb of Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Rack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ward of Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mephitic Draught
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Voltaic Key
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Chalice of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Currency Converter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullcage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Waste Not
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Nether Void
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
43%synergy
Animate Dead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
32%synergy
Oppression
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Court of Ambition
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Blight Mound
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Painful Quandary
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Season of the Witch
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Brink of Madness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Words of Waste
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Raiders' Wake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Koskun Falls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
One Ring to Rule Them All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Infernal Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Larceny
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Price of Knowledge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Protection Racket
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Megrim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Necromancy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Liliana's Caress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Liliana Vess
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Cabal Coffers
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Lake of the Dead
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
City of Traitors
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
War Room
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Strip Mine
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Buried Ruin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Castle Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Vault of Whispers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mutavault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Fortress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Urborg
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pit of Offerings
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-22%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Lotus Petal
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Mox Amber
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Planar Atlas
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mox Tantalite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Phial of Galadriel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Star Compass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Lands
Fell the Profane
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Swamp
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-38%synergy
Boggart Trawler
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Command Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Opal Palace
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Thawing Glaciers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
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