Hashaton, Scarab's Fist (Commander)

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Soul Stone
6.8%inclusion333 decks4.89K decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
3.5%inclusion39 decks1.11K decks
3%synergy
Mister Negative
3.1%inclusion113 decks3.63K decks
2%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
2.5%inclusion92 decks3.63K decks
2%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
2.5%inclusion127 decks5.10K decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tortured Existence
76%inclusion14.1K decks18.6K decks
69%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
70%inclusion13K decks18.6K decks
63%synergy
Psychic Frog
69%inclusion12.9K decks18.6K decks
62%synergy
Frantic Search
70%inclusion13K decks18.6K decks
53%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
60%inclusion11.2K decks18.6K decks
51%synergy
Likeness Looter
57%inclusion10.6K decks18.6K decks
50%synergy
Reanimate
65%inclusion12K decks18.6K decks
49%synergy
Putrid Imp
49%inclusion9.14K decks18.6K decks
46%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
46%inclusion8.62K decks18.6K decks
42%synergy
Ledger Shredder
49%inclusion9.09K decks18.6K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion14K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion9.22K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion8.48K decks18.6K decks
19%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
45%inclusion8.42K decks18.5K decks
38%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
44%inclusion8.13K decks18.6K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
42%inclusion7.87K decks18.6K decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion7.76K decks18.6K decks
0%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
42%inclusion7.74K decks18.6K decks
37%synergy
The Scarab God
41%inclusion7.62K decks18.6K decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion7.62K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
44%inclusion8.13K decks18.6K decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion7.52K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion6.87K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion6.50K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion5.96K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion5.36K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion5.21K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion4.66K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion4.63K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion4.43K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
41%inclusion7.60K decks18.6K decks
37%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
37%inclusion6.84K decks18.6K decks
33%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
36%inclusion6.69K decks18.6K decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
35%inclusion6.43K decks18.6K decks
18%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
34%inclusion6.42K decks18.6K decks
29%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
34%inclusion6.40K decks18.6K decks
29%synergy
Skirge Familiar
34%inclusion6.29K decks18.6K decks
31%synergy
Cryptbreaker
32%inclusion5.94K decks18.6K decks
25%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
32%inclusion5.92K decks18.6K decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
31%inclusion5.80K decks18.6K decks
28%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
31%inclusion5.69K decks18.6K decks
26%synergy
Tireless Tribe
30%inclusion5.67K decks18.6K decks
29%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
30%inclusion5.60K decks18.6K decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion5.37K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
28%inclusion5.29K decks18.6K decks
24%synergy
Peregrine Drake
27%inclusion5.11K decks18.6K decks
24%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
27%inclusion5.06K decks18.6K decks
23%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
26%inclusion4.93K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
26%inclusion4.88K decks18.6K decks
23%synergy
Bone Miser
26%inclusion4.81K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
26%inclusion4.77K decks18.6K decks
21%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
25%inclusion4.71K decks18.6K decks
21%synergy
Massacre Wurm
24%inclusion4.51K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
24%inclusion4.48K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
24%inclusion4.44K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
23%inclusion4.33K decks18.5K decks
16%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
23%inclusion4.34K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion4.23K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Astral Dragon
23%inclusion4.23K decks18.6K decks
21%synergy
Grave Titan
22%inclusion4.09K decks18.6K decks
17%synergy
Merfolk Looter
22%inclusion4.05K decks18.6K decks
19%synergy
Ashen Rider
20%inclusion3.75K decks18.6K decks
17%synergy
Zombie Master
20%inclusion3.73K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
20%inclusion3.66K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
19%inclusion3.62K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
18%inclusion3.43K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
17%inclusion3.25K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Undertaker
17%inclusion3.24K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
17%inclusion3.15K decks18.4K decks
10%synergy
Champion of Wits
17%inclusion3.18K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
17%inclusion3.12K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion3.06K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
16%inclusion3.02K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
16%inclusion2.98K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
16%inclusion2.94K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Varina, Lich Queen
15%inclusion2.83K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
15%inclusion2.78K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion2.60K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Wayward Servant
14%inclusion2.56K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion2.45K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
35%inclusion6.61K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion6.47K decks18.6K decks
-6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
33%inclusion6.21K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Bitter Triumph
24%inclusion4.42K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion4.01K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion4K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion3.98K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Faithful Mending
21%inclusion3.95K decks18.6K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
20%inclusion3.80K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion3.77K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion3.73K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion3.56K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion3.45K decks18.6K decks
-2%synergy
Tainted Pact
18%inclusion3.40K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion3.26K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion3.23K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion3.19K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion3.17K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion3.01K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion2.97K decks18.6K decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion2.81K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion2.61K decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
14%inclusion2.59K decks18.6K decks
-19%synergy
Entomb
12%inclusion2.25K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion2.06K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
11%inclusion1.99K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion1.96K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion1.95K decks18.6K decks
-6%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion1.92K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion1.86K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion1.78K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
9.4%inclusion1.75K decks18.6K decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion1.49K decks18.6K decks
-7%synergy
Lethal Scheme
7.4%inclusion1.39K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Sacrifice
7.2%inclusion1.34K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.9%inclusion1.28K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion1.17K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion1.12K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Rites of Refusal
5.9%inclusion1.09K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion1.05K decks18.6K decks
1%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.3%inclusion995 decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.1%inclusion951 decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Damn
36%inclusion6.64K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Victimize
34%inclusion6.32K decks18.6K decks
25%synergy
Windfall
32%inclusion6.04K decks18.6K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
25%inclusion4.69K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
24%inclusion4.46K decks18.6K decks
22%synergy
Living Death
22%inclusion4.06K decks18.6K decks
17%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion3.10K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
15%inclusion2.80K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion1.99K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion1.91K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Macabre Waltz
10%inclusion1.79K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Persist
9.3%inclusion1.73K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion1.70K decks18.6K decks
-6%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.6%inclusion976 decks11.3K decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
7.7%inclusion1.44K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.2%inclusion1.34K decks18.6K decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
6.8%inclusion1.26K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Unburial Rites
5.8%inclusion1.09K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.4%inclusion1.01K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
5.3%inclusion982 decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
40%inclusion7.20K decks18K decks
32%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
27%inclusion4.99K decks18.6K decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion4.38K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion4.01K decks18.6K decks
-1%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
21%inclusion3.89K decks18.6K decks
19%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion3.29K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion2.38K decks18.6K decks
-11%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
13%inclusion2.37K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Collector's Vault
11%inclusion1.97K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Key to the City
10%inclusion1.93K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion1.89K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
8.4%inclusion1.57K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Gift
6.6%inclusion1.22K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
6.5%inclusion1.22K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
5.5%inclusion1.03K decks18.5K decks
4%synergy
Gate to the Afterlife
5.3%inclusion979 decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Renewed Solidarity
39%inclusion7.23K decks18.5K decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion6.22K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
On Wings of Gold
25%inclusion4.63K decks18.4K decks
17%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
22%inclusion4.18K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Necromancy
18%inclusion3.29K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion2.39K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion2.29K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
11%inclusion2K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.4%inclusion1.75K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
9.0%inclusion1.67K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Zombie Infestation
8.0%inclusion1.49K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
7.5%inclusion1.39K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
7.1%inclusion1.32K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.5%inclusion1.21K decks18.6K decks
-7%synergy
Rooftop Storm
5.9%inclusion1.10K decks18.6K decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
5.8%inclusion1.08K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion1K decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.2%inclusion972 decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
9.5%inclusion1.77K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
8.6%inclusion1.60K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.8%inclusion1.08K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.4%inclusion1.01K decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
35%inclusion6.41K decks18.5K decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion6.38K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
24%inclusion4.51K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
23%inclusion4.20K decks18.6K decks
19%synergy
Unholy Grotto
20%inclusion3.80K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
20%inclusion3.71K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion3.23K decks18.6K decks
-10%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion3.12K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion2.68K decks18.6K decks
-19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion2.60K decks18.6K decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion2.58K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion1.52K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
7.1%inclusion1.32K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Three Tree City
6.9%inclusion1.29K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.9%inclusion1.28K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Desert of the True
6.7%inclusion1.24K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion961 decks18.6K decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion950 decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion17.4K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion17.3K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion12.9K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
54%inclusion10.1K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion8.37K decks18.6K decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion8.13K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
37%inclusion6.92K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
34%inclusion6.24K decks18.6K decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion4.82K decks18.6K decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion4.32K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion4.03K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
21%inclusion4K decks18.6K decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion3.51K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion3.12K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion2.97K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion2.70K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion2.42K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion2.21K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion1.27K decks18.6K decks
-17%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.6%inclusion1.23K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion1.12K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion1.06K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion17.6K decks18.6K decks
2%synergy
Island
86%inclusion16.1K decks18.6K decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion15.8K decks18.6K decks
-6%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion15.5K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion11.9K decks18.6K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion11.7K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Godless Shrine
62%inclusion11.6K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion11.4K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion10.3K decks18.6K decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
54%inclusion10.1K decks18.6K decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion9.42K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion9.19K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion9.15K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
49%inclusion9.14K decks18.6K decks
14%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion8.89K decks18.6K decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion8.88K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion8.63K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion8.36K decks18.6K decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion8.19K decks18.6K decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion7.75K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
41%inclusion7.61K decks18.6K decks
-14%synergy
Raffine's Tower
41%inclusion7.58K decks18.6K decks
0%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion7.18K decks18.6K decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion6.92K decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion4.95K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Scrubland
26%inclusion4.89K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion4.87K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion4.86K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion4.80K decks18.6K decks
-1%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion4.70K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
24%inclusion4.56K decks18.6K decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion4.53K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion4.29K decks18.6K decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion4.21K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion4.08K decks18.6K decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion4.08K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion4.01K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion3.77K decks18.6K decks
-1%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion3.75K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion3.71K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion3.68K decks18.6K decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
18%inclusion3.41K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
18%inclusion3.34K decks18.6K decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion3.30K decks18.6K decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion3.25K decks18.6K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion3.22K decks18.6K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion3.19K decks18.6K decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
17%inclusion3.16K decks18.6K decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion3.16K decks18.6K decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion3.15K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy