Meren of Clan Nel Toth (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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Beifong's Bounty Hunters
4.9%inclusion99 decks2.01K decks
2%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
4.6%inclusion100 decks2.19K decks
4%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
2.1%inclusion41 decks1.94K decks
1%synergy
Ba Sing Se
2.1%inclusion41 decks1.94K decks
0%synergy
Avatar Destiny
1.7%inclusion34 decks1.97K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Spore Frog
77%inclusion14.6K decks19.1K decks
70%synergy
Plaguecrafter
65%inclusion12.4K decks19.1K decks
56%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
60%inclusion11.4K decks19.1K decks
53%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
83%inclusion15.8K decks19.1K decks
53%synergy
Viscera Seer
68%inclusion12.9K decks19.1K decks
52%synergy
Buried Alive
59%inclusion11.3K decks19.1K decks
51%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion14.4K decks19.1K decks
51%synergy
Victimize
67%inclusion12.8K decks19.1K decks
48%synergy
Grim Haruspex
51%inclusion9.74K decks19.1K decks
47%synergy
Accursed Marauder
53%inclusion8.59K decks16.2K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Skullclamp
59%inclusion11.4K decks19.1K decks
29%synergy
Blood Artist
53%inclusion10.2K decks19.1K decks
33%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
53%inclusion10.1K decks19.1K decks
31%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
52%inclusion9.95K decks19.1K decks
32%synergy
Assassin's Trophy
50%inclusion9.62K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Cankerbloom
50%inclusion9.53K decks19.1K decks
36%synergy
Reanimate
50%inclusion9.51K decks19.1K decks
30%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
49%inclusion9.34K decks19.1K decks
36%synergy
Haywire Mite
48%inclusion9.16K decks19.1K decks
31%synergy
Carrion Feeder
47%inclusion9.03K decks19.1K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
23%inclusion4.33K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
15%inclusion2.96K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
13%inclusion2.49K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion1.72K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
7.8%inclusion1.48K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
7.7%inclusion1.48K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
7.5%inclusion1.43K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.3%inclusion1.21K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Natural Order
6.1%inclusion1.17K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.7%inclusion1.08K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Protean Hulk
47%inclusion9.03K decks19.1K decks
42%synergy
Reclamation Sage
46%inclusion8.72K decks19.1K decks
27%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
46%inclusion8.71K decks19.1K decks
31%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
44%inclusion8.47K decks19.1K decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Elves
42%inclusion8.05K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
42%inclusion7.93K decks19.1K decks
37%synergy
Massacre Wurm
40%inclusion7.71K decks19.1K decks
32%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion7.70K decks19.1K decks
30%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
38%inclusion7.28K decks19.1K decks
32%synergy
Wood Elves
38%inclusion7.18K decks19.1K decks
29%synergy
Shriekmaw
37%inclusion7.11K decks19.1K decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
37%inclusion7.05K decks19.1K decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
37%inclusion7K decks19.1K decks
16%synergy
Wight of the Reliquary
35%inclusion5.88K decks16.7K decks
25%synergy
Caustic Caterpillar
34%inclusion6.50K decks19.1K decks
26%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
34%inclusion6.42K decks19.1K decks
29%synergy
Elvish Mystic
32%inclusion6.12K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
32%inclusion6.07K decks19.1K decks
24%synergy
Satyr Wayfinder
31%inclusion5.88K decks19.1K decks
24%synergy
Deathrite Shaman
29%inclusion5.50K decks19.1K decks
15%synergy
Demon's Disciple
28%inclusion5.43K decks19.1K decks
25%synergy
Elves of Deep Shadow
27%inclusion5.18K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Fauna Shaman
27%inclusion5.13K decks19.1K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
27%inclusion4.36K decks16.3K decks
16%synergy
Midnight Reaper
26%inclusion4.96K decks19.1K decks
23%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
25%inclusion4.87K decks19.1K decks
23%synergy
Insidious Fungus
25%inclusion3.58K decks14.1K decks
19%synergy
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
25%inclusion4.81K decks19.1K decks
16%synergy
Merciless Executioner
25%inclusion4.78K decks19.1K decks
22%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
25%inclusion4.68K decks19.1K decks
22%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
24%inclusion4.63K decks19.1K decks
22%synergy
Acidic Slime
22%inclusion4.29K decks19.1K decks
19%synergy
Fiend Artisan
22%inclusion4.29K decks19.1K decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
22%inclusion4.15K decks19.1K decks
18%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
22%inclusion4.14K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
21%inclusion1.21K decks5.72K decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
20%inclusion3.86K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Poison-Tip Archer
20%inclusion3.82K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion3.71K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Woe Strider
18%inclusion3.52K decks19.1K decks
14%synergy
Honest Rutstein
18%inclusion3.16K decks17.3K decks
8%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
18%inclusion3.49K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
Viridian Emissary
17%inclusion3.18K decks19.1K decks
15%synergy
Farhaven Elf
16%inclusion3.15K decks19.1K decks
12%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
16%inclusion3K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
14%inclusion2.73K decks19.1K decks
13%synergy
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed
14%inclusion2.72K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Skull Prophet
14%inclusion2.71K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Avenger of Zendikar
14%inclusion2.69K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Foundation Breaker
13%inclusion2.53K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Entomb
42%inclusion8.10K decks19.1K decks
34%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion6.75K decks19.1K decks
-1%synergy
Village Rites
34%inclusion6.48K decks19.1K decks
17%synergy
Putrefy
32%inclusion6.08K decks19.1K decks
-3%synergy
Grisly Salvage
26%inclusion5.03K decks19.1K decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
26%inclusion4.96K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Abrupt Decay
21%inclusion4K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion3.51K decks19.1K decks
-1%synergy
Golgari Charm
17%inclusion3.27K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
16%inclusion3.08K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion3.02K decks19.1K decks
-14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion2.33K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion1.88K decks16.3K decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion1.99K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.68K decks16.3K decks
1%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion1.92K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion1.85K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
9.4%inclusion1.80K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Tear Asunder
7.7%inclusion1.48K decks19.1K decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Malice
7.5%inclusion1.23K decks16.3K decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
6.8%inclusion1.31K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Noxious Revival
6.8%inclusion1.30K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Altar's Reap
6.5%inclusion1.23K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion1.14K decks19.1K decks
-1%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion1.07K decks19.1K decks
-4%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion1.04K decks19.1K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
35%inclusion6.65K decks19.1K decks
28%synergy
Toxic Deluge
33%inclusion6.34K decks19.1K decks
12%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion5.64K decks19.1K decks
-11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
28%inclusion5.37K decks19.1K decks
18%synergy
Culling Ritual
26%inclusion4.97K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Witch-king
26%inclusion4.97K decks19.1K decks
13%synergy
Rampant Growth
23%inclusion4.41K decks19.1K decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion4.18K decks19.1K decks
12%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
19%inclusion3.59K decks19.1K decks
15%synergy
Jarad's Orders
17%inclusion3.31K decks19.1K decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
16%inclusion3.04K decks19.1K decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
15%inclusion2.88K decks19.1K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion2.85K decks19.1K decks
-10%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion2.75K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion2.58K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Primal Growth
13%inclusion2.57K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Life // Death
12%inclusion2.23K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion2.16K decks19.1K decks
-8%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion2.02K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion1.30K decks12.8K decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
10%inclusion1.85K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion1.78K decks19.1K decks
-2%synergy
Life from the Loam
9.1%inclusion1.74K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
8.8%inclusion1.58K decks17.8K decks
6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion1.63K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Persist
8.2%inclusion1.56K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Mulch
7.2%inclusion1.37K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Unearth
6.9%inclusion1.32K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.7%inclusion1.29K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Squirming Emergence
6.5%inclusion1.25K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Final Parting
6.1%inclusion1.17K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.0%inclusion1.15K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Casualties of War
5.9%inclusion1.13K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.4%inclusion930 decks17.2K decks
3%synergy
Chain of Smog
5.4%inclusion1.03K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Brew
5.3%inclusion1.01K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion6.40K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Birthing Pod
32%inclusion6.17K decks19.1K decks
29%synergy
Altar of Dementia
31%inclusion5.92K decks19.1K decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
26%inclusion4.94K decks19.1K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion3.83K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Strionic Resonator
10%inclusion1.83K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
8.7%inclusion1.67K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
7.1%inclusion1.36K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Animate Dead
35%inclusion6.73K decks19.1K decks
27%synergy
Grave Pact
34%inclusion6.53K decks19.1K decks
26%synergy
Moldervine Reclamation
33%inclusion6.27K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
26%inclusion5.01K decks19.1K decks
21%synergy
Insidious Roots
20%inclusion3.69K decks18.5K decks
8%synergy
Journey to Eternity
19%inclusion3.56K decks19.1K decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion3.35K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
17%inclusion3.20K decks19.1K decks
3%synergy
Deathreap Ritual
16%inclusion3.04K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Awakening Zone
14%inclusion2.76K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion2.65K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion2.56K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Evolutionary Leap
13%inclusion2.46K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion2.30K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
11%inclusion2.15K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
11%inclusion1.78K decks16.3K decks
3%synergy
Greater Good
11%inclusion2.01K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Vampiric Rites
10%inclusion1.90K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Birthing Ritual
10%inclusion1.59K decks16.3K decks
9%synergy
Deadbridge Chant
10%inclusion1.84K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
9.2%inclusion1.76K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.1%inclusion743 decks9.21K decks
6%synergy
Pattern of Rebirth
7.8%inclusion1.50K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Golgari Germination
7.3%inclusion1.39K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.7%inclusion1.27K decks19.1K decks
-3%synergy
Attrition
5.7%inclusion1.09K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
5.4%inclusion1.03K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion2.95K decks19.1K decks
10%synergy
Grist, the Hunger Tide
13%inclusion2.52K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Vraska, Golgari Queen
8.2%inclusion1.57K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
High Market
46%inclusion8.83K decks19.1K decks
37%synergy
Bojuka Bog
42%inclusion8.02K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
40%inclusion7.65K decks19.1K decks
25%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion6.06K decks19.1K decks
9%synergy
Grim Backwoods
29%inclusion5.54K decks19.1K decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
25%inclusion4.75K decks19.1K decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion3.36K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
17%inclusion3.21K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
16%inclusion3.07K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Dryad Arbor
16%inclusion2.96K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion2.91K decks19.1K decks
-8%synergy
Shifting Woodland
13%inclusion2.07K decks16.3K decks
2%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.8%inclusion1.69K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1.58K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion1.52K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.8%inclusion1.27K decks16.3K decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
7.3%inclusion1.39K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
6.9%inclusion1.31K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion1.20K decks19.1K decks
-18%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.0%inclusion345 decks5.78K decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.9%inclusion417 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Khalni Garden
5.6%inclusion1.07K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Hissing Quagmire
5.6%inclusion1.07K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.5%inclusion1.06K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Restless Cottage
5.0%inclusion956 decks19.1K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion16.6K decks19.1K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion11K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Golgari Signet
28%inclusion5.38K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Resilience
19%inclusion3.68K decks19.1K decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion1.28K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion1.18K decks19.1K decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.6%inclusion285 decks5.08K decks
3%synergy
Lands
Forest
98%inclusion18.8K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion18.8K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion17.1K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Woodland Cemetery
65%inclusion12.5K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Llanowar Wastes
56%inclusion10.8K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Tainted Wood
55%inclusion10.5K decks19.1K decks
11%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
53%inclusion10.1K decks19.1K decks
8%synergy
Golgari Rot Farm
44%inclusion8.36K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Undergrowth Stadium
43%inclusion8.23K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Malady
37%inclusion7.10K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Twilight Mire
36%inclusion6.81K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
35%inclusion6.66K decks19.1K decks
6%synergy
Necroblossom Snarl
32%inclusion6.15K decks19.1K decks
-4%synergy
Deathcap Glade
29%inclusion5.63K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Underground Mortuary
27%inclusion5.01K decks18.6K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion4.99K decks19.1K decks
-1%synergy
Jungle Hollow
24%inclusion4.68K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Darkbore Pathway
24%inclusion4.60K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion4.25K decks19.1K decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion3.91K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Blooming Marsh
18%inclusion3.42K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Nurturing Peatland
18%inclusion3.35K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Wastewood Verge
17%inclusion1.88K decks11.2K decks
1%synergy
Haunted Mire
14%inclusion2.71K decks19.1K decks
-2%synergy
Golgari Guildgate
14%inclusion2.69K decks19.1K decks
4%synergy
Viridescent Bog
14%inclusion2.49K decks17.8K decks
-7%synergy
Bayou
13%inclusion2.54K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Disciple of Freyalise
13%inclusion2.15K decks16.3K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion2.35K decks19.1K decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion2.33K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Vernal Fen
12%inclusion665 decks5.75K decks
1%synergy
Revitalizing Repast
12%inclusion1.88K decks16.3K decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion1.68K decks16.3K decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion1.94K decks19.1K decks
-3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.3%inclusion1.78K decks19.1K decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
9.2%inclusion1.75K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.6%inclusion1.63K decks19.1K decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
8.5%inclusion1.62K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.5%inclusion1.37K decks16.2K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.4%inclusion1.61K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.4%inclusion1.61K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.1%inclusion1.55K decks19.1K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.0%inclusion1.54K decks19.1K decks
2%synergy
Woodland Chasm
8.0%inclusion1.52K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.5%inclusion1.25K decks19.1K decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.2%inclusion1.18K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Foul Orchard
5.7%inclusion1.09K decks19.1K decks
0%synergy
Festering Thicket
5.2%inclusion299 decks5.75K decks
0%synergy
Blighted Woodland
5.2%inclusion986 decks19.1K decks
0%synergy