Chainer, Dementia Master (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Koh, the Face Stealer
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Realm of Koh
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Plea
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Purple Pentapus
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
72%inclusion110 decks153 decks
60%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
63%inclusion96 decks153 decks
56%synergy
Viscera Seer
72%inclusion110 decks153 decks
55%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
59%inclusion90 decks153 decks
55%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
56%inclusion86 decks153 decks
52%synergy
Entomb
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
50%synergy
Massacre Wurm
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
49%synergy
Animate Dead
65%inclusion100 decks153 decks
48%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
65%inclusion99 decks153 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
93%inclusion142 decks153 decks
41%synergy
Crypt Ghast
82%inclusion125 decks153 decks
33%synergy
Dark Ritual
70%inclusion107 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion98 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
62%inclusion95 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
58%inclusion88 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Plaguecrafter
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
35%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
54%inclusion82 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
52%inclusion79 decks153 decks
38%synergy
Vile Entomber
50%inclusion77 decks153 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Carrion Feeder
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Accursed Marauder
48%inclusion74 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
42%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
44%inclusion68 decks153 decks
39%synergy
Bog Witch
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
40%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
41%inclusion63 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
28%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
41%inclusion62 decks153 decks
30%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
39%inclusion60 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
39%inclusion59 decks153 decks
34%synergy
Blood Artist
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
27%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
29%inclusion45 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
29%inclusion44 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
27%inclusion42 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Meteor Golem
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Dread Presence
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
22%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
20%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
25%inclusion38 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Mindslicer
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
19%inclusion29 decks152 decks
14%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
18%inclusion28 decks152 decks
17%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Angel of Suffering
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Skirge Familiar
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Grim Haruspex
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Doom Whisperer
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Harvester of Souls
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Shriekmaw
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Withering Torment
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
6%synergy
Defile
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Go for the Throat
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion32 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Snuff Out
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion26 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Bitter Triumph
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion23 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Songs of the Damned
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Dismember
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Shatter
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Doom Blade
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-6%synergy
Lethal Scheme
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
50%inclusion76 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Feed the Swarm
49%inclusion75 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Living Death
46%inclusion71 decks153 decks
36%synergy
Sign in Blood
46%inclusion70 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
16%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion58 decks153 decks
19%synergy
Exsanguinate
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Damnation
32%inclusion49 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
22%inclusion33 decks151 decks
5%synergy
Bubbling Muck
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
20%inclusion30 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Diresight
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Incarnation Technique
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Life's Finale
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Dark Deal
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Stitch Together
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Ransack the Lab
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Final Parting
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Bone Shards
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion8 decks152 decks
2%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion64 decks153 decks
29%synergy
Expedition Map
37%inclusion57 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Whip of Erebos
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Skullclamp
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
-21%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Necromancy
31%inclusion48 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
30%inclusion46 decks153 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion39 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion19 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Dance of the Dead
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Tortured Existence
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Out of the Tombs
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Rites
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Attrition
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Font of Agonies
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Dark Prophecy
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-8%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
76%inclusion116 decks153 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
55%inclusion84 decks153 decks
31%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion83 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion81 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion69 decks153 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
8%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion67 decks153 decks
37%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
34%inclusion52 decks153 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
12%synergy
War Room
26%inclusion40 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
24%inclusion37 decks153 decks
18%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion31 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion28 decks153 decks
14%synergy
Barren Moor
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
18%inclusion27 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
-10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
13%inclusion20 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion18 decks153 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion15 decks153 decks
-22%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Lake of the Dead
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.2%inclusion8 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.1%inclusion5 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion144 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion101 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
40%inclusion61 decks153 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion41 decks153 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion35 decks153 decks
8%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
11%synergy
Caged Sun
22%inclusion34 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
-16%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
11%inclusion17 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion16 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion10 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion135 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion54 decks153 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
31%inclusion47 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion43 decks153 decks
1%synergy
Boggart Trawler
19%inclusion29 decks153 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Cave
16%inclusion25 decks153 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
14%inclusion22 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion21 decks153 decks
7%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
7.8%inclusion12 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
5%synergy
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