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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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Burglar Rat
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
89%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
84%synergy
Shambling Ghast
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Virus Beetle
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
79%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Dark Privilege
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Viscera Seer
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Village Rites
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
47%synergy
Deadly Dispute
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
48%synergy
Carrion Feeder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Nezumi Informant
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
61%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Blood Pet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Umbral Collar Zealot
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
92%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
69%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Skullport Merchant
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Bone Shredder
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Skyscanner
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Novice Occultist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Tattered Mummy
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Smothering Abomination
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Clattering Augur
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Dockside Chef
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Hecteyes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Black Cat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Rotting Rats
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Fume Spitter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Cadaver Imp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Grim Haruspex
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Skittering Surveyor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Cauldron Familiar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Festering Mummy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Mindless Automaton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Midnight Reaper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Perilous Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Leaden Myr
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ogre Slumlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Creeping Bloodsucker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Nantuko Husk
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Battlefly Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Dross Hopper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ravenous Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Noxious Toad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Corrupted Conviction
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
45%synergy
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Go for the Throat
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Snuff Out
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Not Dead After All
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Consuming Corruption
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Costly Plunder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Tragic Slip
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Shred Memory
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thrilling Encore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Dark Dabbling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-24%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Boon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Reaping the Graves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tendrils of Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Infernal Grasp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Death Denied
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rain of Filth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Baleful Mastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wail of the Nim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Power Word Kill
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nasty End
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Dread Return
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Living Death
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Bone Splinters
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bankrupt in Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Rake
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Spark Harvest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Season of Loss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Swords
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unearth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Appetite for Brains
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Death Cloud
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mutilate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Bone Shards
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Risky Shortcut
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Eaten Alive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Arterial Flow
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Meekstone
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Skullclamp
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Bontu's Monument
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Jet Medallion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-31%synergy
Spawning Pit
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Static Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Storage Matrix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Orb of Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Resurrection Orb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Coils
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Altar of Dementia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Smokestack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Black Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Vampiric Rites
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Strands of Night
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Consecrated by Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Slash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Fallen Ideal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Enervation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Minion's Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Channeling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Blood Funnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Shrieking Affliction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Bandit's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Cultist of the Absolute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Infernal Darkness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Into the Pit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Summoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Westvale Abbey
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Coffers
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Vault of Whispers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Barren Moor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Mire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Buried Ruin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Blast Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
War Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lake of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-17%synergy
Dark Depths
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Lens
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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