Hashaton, Scarab's Fist (Commander) - Optimized

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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
6.4%inclusion26 decks404 decks
4%synergy
Mister Negative
3.9%inclusion12 decks308 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.4%inclusion2 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Superior Spider-Man
2.3%inclusion7 decks308 decks
2%synergy
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
2.1%inclusion9 decks426 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tortured Existence
87%inclusion1.18K decks1.36K decks
80%synergy
Psychic Frog
82%inclusion1.12K decks1.36K decks
76%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
74%synergy
Reanimate
79%inclusion1.07K decks1.36K decks
63%synergy
Putrid Imp
61%inclusion833 decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Likeness Looter
62%inclusion844 decks1.36K decks
55%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
59%inclusion799 decks1.36K decks
55%synergy
Ledger Shredder
63%inclusion854 decks1.36K decks
54%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
55%inclusion750 decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion1.09K decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
71%inclusion958 decks1.36K decks
43%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
59%inclusion797 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
55%inclusion747 decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Animate Dead
55%inclusion746 decks1.36K decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion734 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
52%inclusion707 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion688 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
50%inclusion684 decks1.36K decks
45%synergy
Deadly Rollick
50%inclusion678 decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion926 decks1.36K decks
35%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
66%inclusion902 decks1.36K decks
60%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion859 decks1.36K decks
43%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion806 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion722 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion717 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion645 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion529 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion521 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion511 decks1.36K decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Cruelty
46%inclusion629 decks1.36K decks
43%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
45%inclusion604 decks1.36K decks
40%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
44%inclusion597 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Tireless Tribe
43%inclusion586 decks1.36K decks
41%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
41%inclusion562 decks1.36K decks
38%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
41%inclusion559 decks1.36K decks
38%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
41%inclusion557 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
40%inclusion544 decks1.36K decks
36%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion501 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
36%inclusion488 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Skirge Familiar
34%inclusion455 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
33%inclusion452 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
33%inclusion450 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
32%inclusion440 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
32%inclusion439 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Peregrine Drake
32%inclusion432 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
32%inclusion432 decks1.36K decks
24%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
31%inclusion417 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
31%inclusion414 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
The Scarab God
30%inclusion407 decks1.36K decks
23%synergy
Astral Dragon
30%inclusion406 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
30%inclusion401 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
28%inclusion386 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Massacre Wurm
28%inclusion375 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
27%inclusion360 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
26%inclusion350 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Bone Miser
25%inclusion343 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
23%inclusion318 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion309 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
21%inclusion289 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
21%inclusion285 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
20%inclusion277 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
20%inclusion265 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
19%inclusion262 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion250 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Notion Thief
18%inclusion249 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
18%inclusion246 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
18%inclusion239 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Ashen Rider
18%inclusion239 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion236 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Cryptbreaker
17%inclusion235 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Merfolk Looter
17%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Undertaker
16%inclusion217 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
16%inclusion216 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
15%inclusion73 decks480 decks
12%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
15%inclusion201 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion199 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
15%inclusion197 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
14%inclusion194 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion617 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion486 decks1.36K decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
35%inclusion478 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion474 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion425 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion411 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion396 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Demonic Consultation
25%inclusion345 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion340 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion317 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Saw in Half
22%inclusion293 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion282 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Bitter Triumph
19%inclusion258 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion257 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion254 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion241 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion228 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Faithful Mending
17%inclusion225 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion224 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Entomb
16%inclusion217 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion212 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion211 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion170 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion157 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion156 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion138 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Despark
10%inclusion136 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Void Rend
10%inclusion131 decks1.36K decks
-23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion131 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Negate
8.6%inclusion117 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion112 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Sacrifice
8.1%inclusion110 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion88 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.2%inclusion84 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Refute
6.1%inclusion83 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.0%inclusion82 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
34%inclusion467 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Windfall
34%inclusion460 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion451 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Damn
27%inclusion367 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Living Death
24%inclusion320 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Careful Study
23%inclusion311 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
19%inclusion256 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
13%inclusion182 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Bone Shards
11%inclusion151 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Persist
8.3%inclusion113 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.9%inclusion107 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.8%inclusion106 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.4%inclusion101 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Counsel
7.0%inclusion95 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Winternight Stories
5.6%inclusion54 decks956 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.4%inclusion73 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Macabre Waltz
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Monument to Endurance
41%inclusion561 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
The Underworld Cookbook
34%inclusion466 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion340 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
18%inclusion246 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion246 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion175 decks1.36K decks
-11%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
10%inclusion139 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Key to the City
7.5%inclusion102 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Time Sieve
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Collector's Vault
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion594 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
31%inclusion420 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Necromancy
26%inclusion358 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Necropotence
15%inclusion204 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
14%inclusion192 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
13%inclusion177 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
13%inclusion177 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Anointed Procession
13%inclusion170 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
On Wings of Gold
12%inclusion163 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
9.2%inclusion125 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
7.4%inclusion100 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
7.1%inclusion96 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.8%inclusion79 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Oblivion Crown
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
10%inclusion130 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion651 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion399 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
28%inclusion378 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion338 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion337 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
25%inclusion333 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion318 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion256 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion231 decks1.36K decks
-17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion210 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Unholy Grotto
11%inclusion153 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion136 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.7%inclusion104 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Field of the Dead
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.4%inclusion61 decks956 decks
3%synergy
Bazaar of Baghdad
5.7%inclusion77 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.33K decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion1.30K decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion962 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion745 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion666 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion658 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion497 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion412 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion377 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion329 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion286 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
20%inclusion274 decks1.36K decks
-15%synergy
Springleaf Drum
18%inclusion241 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion211 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
15%inclusion203 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion189 decks1.36K decks
-19%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion161 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.36K decks
-17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.5%inclusion75 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Island
89%inclusion1.21K decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Swamp
87%inclusion1.18K decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion1.15K decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion1.11K decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion1.08K decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion1.03K decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion936 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion828 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion817 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion758 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion749 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion742 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Underground River
48%inclusion657 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion615 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion607 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion578 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion576 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion563 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
33%inclusion451 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion450 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion445 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion425 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
31%inclusion424 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion411 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
30%inclusion411 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Underground Sea
30%inclusion408 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion399 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion396 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion379 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion378 decks1.36K decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
27%inclusion372 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
27%inclusion365 decks1.36K decks
-28%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion364 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
26%inclusion355 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
25%inclusion341 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion332 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion323 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion316 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
23%inclusion315 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
23%inclusion309 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion305 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion294 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion290 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion241 decks1.36K decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion180 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion176 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion170 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy