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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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Dream Beavers
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Bile-Vial Boggart
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Twilight Diviner
12%inclusion13 decks111 decks
8%synergy
Grave Venerations
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
81%inclusion1.27K decks1.56K decks
79%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
76%inclusion1.19K decks1.56K decks
73%synergy
Bone Shredder
75%inclusion1.17K decks1.56K decks
73%synergy
Viscera Seer
88%inclusion1.37K decks1.56K decks
71%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
73%inclusion1.14K decks1.56K decks
67%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
89%inclusion1.38K decks1.56K decks
66%synergy
Cadaver Imp
67%inclusion1.04K decks1.56K decks
65%synergy
Skullport Merchant
64%inclusion995 decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
63%inclusion989 decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Skyscanner
63%inclusion981 decks1.56K decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
79%inclusion1.22K decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Blood Pet
68%inclusion1.05K decks1.56K decks
60%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
68%inclusion1.05K decks1.56K decks
49%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
67%inclusion1.05K decks1.56K decks
41%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
67%inclusion1.04K decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Shambling Ghast
66%inclusion1.03K decks1.56K decks
61%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
65%inclusion1.01K decks1.56K decks
45%synergy
Carrion Feeder
64%inclusion1K decks1.56K decks
53%synergy
Big Game Hunter
64%inclusion991 decks1.56K decks
61%synergy
Village Rites
62%inclusion974 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion388 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion232 decks1.56K decks
-13%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion183 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion165 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion105 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion101 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
62%inclusion964 decks1.56K decks
41%synergy
Grim Haruspex
61%inclusion958 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Novice Occultist
61%inclusion947 decks1.56K decks
59%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
59%inclusion927 decks1.56K decks
51%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
56%inclusion705 decks1.26K decks
45%synergy
Clattering Augur
54%inclusion838 decks1.56K decks
52%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
54%inclusion836 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Tattered Mummy
50%inclusion773 decks1.56K decks
48%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
49%inclusion757 decks1.56K decks
47%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
47%inclusion739 decks1.56K decks
46%synergy
Fume Spitter
47%inclusion736 decks1.56K decks
46%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion731 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Burglar Rat
45%inclusion702 decks1.56K decks
34%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
44%inclusion680 decks1.56K decks
43%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
42%inclusion661 decks1.56K decks
41%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
39%inclusion607 decks1.56K decks
37%synergy
Virus Beetle
37%inclusion582 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Mindless Automaton
36%inclusion559 decks1.56K decks
35%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
34%inclusion527 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Leaden Myr
32%inclusion499 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
32%inclusion492 decks1.56K decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion366 decks1.26K decks
16%synergy
Dockside Chef
28%inclusion444 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Nezumi Informant
26%inclusion411 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
26%inclusion410 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Infestation Sage
26%inclusion179 decks689 decks
22%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
26%inclusion400 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Crypt Ghast
25%inclusion388 decks1.56K decks
-23%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion385 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Perilous Myr
24%inclusion380 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
24%inclusion377 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
24%inclusion377 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
24%inclusion369 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Smothering Abomination
23%inclusion363 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
23%inclusion362 decks1.56K decks
22%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
23%inclusion352 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
22%inclusion342 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Midnight Reaper
21%inclusion331 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
21%inclusion330 decks1.56K decks
20%synergy
Basal Thrull
20%inclusion313 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
20%inclusion309 decks1.56K decks
14%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
20%inclusion309 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Deathgreeter
20%inclusion307 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
20%inclusion49 decks251 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
19%inclusion301 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion290 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
18%inclusion179 decks981 decks
12%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
18%inclusion283 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Scorn-Blade Berserker
18%inclusion278 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Instants
Tragic Slip
58%inclusion904 decks1.56K decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
54%inclusion847 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
48%inclusion751 decks1.56K decks
23%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
42%inclusion660 decks1.56K decks
30%synergy
Defile
34%inclusion537 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
31%inclusion488 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Withering Torment
26%inclusion231 decks898 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion356 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Culling the Weak
21%inclusion333 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Armor of Shadows
19%inclusion301 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Body Count
17%inclusion261 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
Flare of Malice
16%inclusion199 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Infernal Grasp
16%inclusion245 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Not Dead After All
16%inclusion244 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
15%inclusion240 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion240 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Altar's Reap
14%inclusion212 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion170 decks1.26K decks
-5%synergy
Costly Plunder
13%inclusion199 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
13%inclusion159 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Professor's Warning
12%inclusion192 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion187 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
12%inclusion144 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Wake the Dead
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
11%inclusion167 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
10%inclusion153 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
8.9%inclusion139 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
7.5%inclusion117 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.0%inclusion109 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion106 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Nasty End
6.2%inclusion97 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Murder
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Offer Immortality
5.7%inclusion89 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Without Weakness
5.5%inclusion86 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
59%inclusion913 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Victimize
43%inclusion672 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Eaten Alive
39%inclusion606 decks1.56K decks
35%synergy
Bone Shards
29%inclusion445 decks1.56K decks
25%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion376 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Sign in Blood
21%inclusion331 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Toxic Deluge
20%inclusion316 decks1.56K decks
-17%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion307 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Final Vengeance
18%inclusion164 decks902 decks
16%synergy
Spark Harvest
18%inclusion275 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion233 decks1.56K decks
-24%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion103 decks694 decks
-2%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion226 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion209 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion192 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
11%inclusion159 decks1.44K decks
10%synergy
Unearth
11%inclusion169 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Bone Splinters
11%inclusion168 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion166 decks1.56K decks
-14%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion163 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion161 decks1.56K decks
-10%synergy
Season of Loss
10%inclusion109 decks1.11K decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
9.1%inclusion142 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Annihilating Glare
8.5%inclusion133 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
8.1%inclusion126 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Bubbling Muck
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.56K decks
-8%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
7.4%inclusion116 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Worthy Cost
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.56K decks
-9%synergy
Killing Wave
6.0%inclusion93 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion906 decks1.56K decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion753 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Skullclamp
47%inclusion737 decks1.56K decks
26%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
46%inclusion718 decks1.56K decks
44%synergy
Jet Medallion
40%inclusion626 decks1.56K decks
-21%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion492 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
22%inclusion346 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Bontu's Monument
21%inclusion335 decks1.56K decks
-7%synergy
Spawning Pit
19%inclusion291 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Genesis Chamber
12%inclusion192 decks1.56K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Coils
12%inclusion188 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion186 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion168 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
11%inclusion166 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
10%inclusion157 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.9%inclusion138 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion130 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
6.2%inclusion97 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Mirror Shield
6.2%inclusion96 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.4%inclusion84 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.3%inclusion82 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.2%inclusion81 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.1%inclusion15 decks293 decks
-15%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
5.0%inclusion78 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Dark Privilege
51%inclusion793 decks1.56K decks
50%synergy
Black Market
42%inclusion652 decks1.56K decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
38%inclusion597 decks1.56K decks
19%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
35%inclusion546 decks1.56K decks
32%synergy
Vampiric Rites
33%inclusion522 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Open the Graves
32%inclusion492 decks1.56K decks
28%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
27%inclusion428 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
22%inclusion345 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Soul Enervation
19%inclusion294 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Attrition
18%inclusion288 decks1.56K decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
16%inclusion248 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
16%inclusion248 decks1.56K decks
15%synergy
Into the Pit
16%inclusion140 decks881 decks
15%synergy
Blight Mound
16%inclusion246 decks1.56K decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion244 decks1.56K decks
-24%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion129 decks913 decks
9%synergy
Gift of Doom
13%inclusion205 decks1.56K decks
12%synergy
Dark Prophecy
13%inclusion200 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
13%inclusion42 decks331 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion161 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
10%inclusion157 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
10%inclusion32 decks331 decks
8%synergy
Contamination
9.2%inclusion143 decks1.56K decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
8.7%inclusion23 decks264 decks
6%synergy
Fallen Ideal
7.8%inclusion121 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
7.6%inclusion101 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Soul Channeling
7.1%inclusion111 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Mind Slash
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion191 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion848 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion665 decks1.56K decks
-12%synergy
Witch's Cottage
41%inclusion643 decks1.56K decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion618 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
34%inclusion530 decks1.56K decks
9%synergy
High Market
31%inclusion487 decks1.56K decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
31%inclusion477 decks1.56K decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
25%inclusion382 decks1.56K decks
18%synergy
Mortuary Mire
24%inclusion378 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion358 decks1.56K decks
-15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
19%inclusion290 decks1.56K decks
-11%synergy
Barren Moor
15%inclusion240 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion41 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion223 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion204 decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
13%inclusion160 decks1.26K decks
3%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
12%inclusion51 decks411 decks
10%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion170 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion159 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion124 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion114 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Memorial to Folly
7.2%inclusion112 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Polluted Mire
6.9%inclusion108 decks1.56K decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion1.29K decks1.56K decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion895 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
27%inclusion419 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion418 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion394 decks1.56K decks
-5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
12%inclusion191 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion129 decks1.56K decks
-6%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion103 decks1.56K decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
6.4%inclusion56 decks881 decks
4%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.8%inclusion90 decks1.56K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
97%inclusion1.52K decks1.56K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion487 decks1.56K decks
5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
23%inclusion356 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion170 decks1.26K decks
-5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion88 decks1.56K decks
0%synergy
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