Hashaton, Scarab's Fist (Commander) - Reanimator

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Zuko's Conviction
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
2.2%inclusion2 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
1.7%inclusion2 decks121 decks
-2%synergy
Koh, the Face Stealer
1.2%inclusion1 decks83 decks
1%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
0.9%inclusion1 decks108 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Tortured Existence
79%inclusion760 decks957 decks
73%synergy
Psychic Frog
75%inclusion716 decks957 decks
68%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
74%inclusion707 decks957 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
74%inclusion708 decks957 decks
57%synergy
Reanimate
71%inclusion682 decks957 decks
55%synergy
Likeness Looter
62%inclusion589 decks957 decks
55%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
59%inclusion560 decks957 decks
49%synergy
Putrid Imp
50%inclusion475 decks957 decks
47%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
48%inclusion460 decks957 decks
44%synergy
Rona, Herald of Invasion
47%inclusion448 decks957 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion722 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion485 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Animate Dead
49%inclusion471 decks957 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion468 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion461 decks957 decks
39%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
47%inclusion447 decks957 decks
40%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
44%inclusion420 decks957 decks
41%synergy
Monument to Endurance
42%inclusion395 decks932 decks
35%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
40%inclusion384 decks957 decks
36%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion376 decks957 decks
-3%synergy
Game Changers
Consecrated Sphinx
47%inclusion452 decks957 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion384 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion378 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion325 decks957 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Tutor
33%inclusion312 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion288 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion279 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion250 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion249 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion229 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
38%inclusion362 decks957 decks
34%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
38%inclusion358 decks952 decks
30%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
37%inclusion356 decks957 decks
32%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
36%inclusion347 decks957 decks
20%synergy
The Scarab God
35%inclusion332 decks957 decks
27%synergy
Tireless Tribe
33%inclusion319 decks957 decks
31%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
33%inclusion312 decks957 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
33%inclusion312 decks957 decks
29%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
32%inclusion309 decks957 decks
29%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
32%inclusion305 decks957 decks
27%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
31%inclusion296 decks957 decks
27%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
30%inclusion285 decks957 decks
24%synergy
Skirge Familiar
30%inclusion284 decks957 decks
27%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
29%inclusion279 decks957 decks
24%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
28%inclusion271 decks957 decks
24%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion263 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Massacre Wurm
27%inclusion260 decks957 decks
25%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
27%inclusion255 decks957 decks
24%synergy
Ashen Rider
26%inclusion246 decks957 decks
22%synergy
Cryptbreaker
25%inclusion242 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
25%inclusion239 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Peregrine Drake
24%inclusion233 decks957 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion229 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
24%inclusion228 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Astral Dragon
24%inclusion225 decks957 decks
22%synergy
Merfolk Looter
23%inclusion222 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
22%inclusion215 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Bone Miser
22%inclusion215 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion212 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
22%inclusion209 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
22%inclusion206 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
21%inclusion199 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Obsessive Stitcher
21%inclusion197 decks957 decks
18%synergy
Toxrill, the Corrosive
20%inclusion195 decks957 decks
18%synergy
Undertaker
19%inclusion183 decks957 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
19%inclusion176 decks940 decks
16%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
19%inclusion179 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
18%inclusion175 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Sire of Stagnation
18%inclusion173 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
18%inclusion172 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion171 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Dream Trawler
16%inclusion157 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Grave Titan
16%inclusion155 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
16%inclusion154 decks952 decks
9%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
16%inclusion154 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
16%inclusion152 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
15%inclusion143 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Sister Hospitaller
14%inclusion138 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Wits
14%inclusion136 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Zombie Master
14%inclusion136 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion372 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion351 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
34%inclusion325 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion283 decks957 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion277 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Bitter Triumph
25%inclusion239 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Faithful Mending
23%inclusion220 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion202 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion199 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Silence
20%inclusion196 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion188 decks957 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
19%inclusion185 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Pact
19%inclusion181 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion172 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion172 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
18%inclusion172 decks957 decks
-15%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion168 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion166 decks957 decks
0%synergy
Saw in Half
17%inclusion166 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion163 decks957 decks
-3%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion148 decks957 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion147 decks957 decks
-9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion142 decks957 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion139 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Entomb
14%inclusion133 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion122 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion115 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
10%inclusion96 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Lethal Scheme
10%inclusion95 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion94 decks957 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion91 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Refute
9.2%inclusion88 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
9.2%inclusion88 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Sacrifice
7.9%inclusion76 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion76 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
7.6%inclusion73 decks957 decks
-7%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
7.4%inclusion71 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.3%inclusion70 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion60 decks957 decks
-2%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion58 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.6%inclusion54 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.5%inclusion53 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Rites of Refusal
5.4%inclusion52 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
5.0%inclusion48 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.0%inclusion48 decks957 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Victimize
37%inclusion350 decks957 decks
28%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion336 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Living Death
30%inclusion289 decks957 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion263 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion245 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
22%inclusion215 decks957 decks
21%synergy
Imperial Seal
18%inclusion173 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Bone Shards
15%inclusion143 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion104 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion99 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Persist
10%inclusion97 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Winternight Stories
9.1%inclusion61 decks670 decks
8%synergy
Macabre Waltz
9.1%inclusion87 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.8%inclusion84 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.5%inclusion81 decks957 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
8.2%inclusion78 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion72 decks957 decks
-7%synergy
Chart a Course
5.6%inclusion54 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.5%inclusion53 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
5.2%inclusion50 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Buried Alive
5.0%inclusion48 decks957 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Underworld Cookbook
31%inclusion292 decks957 decks
29%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion225 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion210 decks957 decks
0%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
22%inclusion209 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
18%inclusion170 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
12%inclusion112 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion109 decks957 decks
-12%synergy
Key to the City
11%inclusion107 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Collector's Vault
8.9%inclusion85 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
8.3%inclusion79 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
5.6%inclusion54 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Renewed Solidarity
34%inclusion325 decks952 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion305 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Necromancy
27%inclusion257 decks957 decks
22%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
21%inclusion197 decks957 decks
18%synergy
On Wings of Gold
17%inclusion164 decks948 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion120 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
11%inclusion108 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
10%inclusion99 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
10%inclusion97 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion95 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Unfulfilled Desires
10%inclusion91 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Dance of the Dead
8.3%inclusion79 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Zombie Infestation
6.4%inclusion61 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
6.1%inclusion58 decks957 decks
-8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.3%inclusion51 decks957 decks
-3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
5.1%inclusion49 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Master of Time
11%inclusion106 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
36%inclusion340 decks952 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion341 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
28%inclusion267 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
27%inclusion254 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
22%inclusion211 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion185 decks957 decks
-8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion164 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
17%inclusion160 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Grotto
16%inclusion152 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion145 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion111 decks957 decks
-22%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion79 decks957 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.2%inclusion59 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion55 decks957 decks
1%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.2%inclusion50 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.2%inclusion50 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion896 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion882 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion676 decks957 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion528 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion463 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion436 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Signet
31%inclusion293 decks957 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
28%inclusion272 decks957 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion251 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
24%inclusion228 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion213 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion191 decks957 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion176 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion157 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Springleaf Drum
16%inclusion154 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion149 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion118 decks957 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion63 decks957 decks
-13%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion55 decks957 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion53 decks957 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion935 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Island
85%inclusion813 decks957 decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion803 decks957 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion786 decks957 decks
-9%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion675 decks957 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion662 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion656 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
65%inclusion623 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
60%inclusion574 decks957 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion573 decks957 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion535 decks957 decks
20%synergy
Underground River
53%inclusion504 decks957 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
51%inclusion484 decks957 decks
16%synergy
Caves of Koilos
50%inclusion482 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion476 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
49%inclusion471 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
49%inclusion467 decks957 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion461 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
48%inclusion456 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Raffine's Tower
48%inclusion455 decks957 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion424 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
38%inclusion368 decks957 decks
-16%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion327 decks957 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion315 decks957 decks
-8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion279 decks957 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion277 decks957 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion271 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion268 decks957 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion261 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Scrubland
27%inclusion256 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion256 decks957 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
27%inclusion254 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Underground Sea
27%inclusion254 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion234 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion230 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion230 decks957 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
24%inclusion229 decks957 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
24%inclusion228 decks957 decks
-3%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion228 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
23%inclusion221 decks957 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion205 decks957 decks
11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion200 decks957 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion197 decks957 decks
5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion195 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
20%inclusion191 decks957 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion190 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
19%inclusion186 decks957 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
18%inclusion174 decks957 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion142 decks957 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion139 decks957 decks
-2%synergy