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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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Realm of Koh
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Viscera Seer
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Cadaver Imp
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
65%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Grim Haruspex
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Grave Pact
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
65%inclusion11 decks17 decks
54%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Skullclamp
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Withering Torment
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mithril Coat
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Dark Ritual
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Tomb
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Seal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Skyscanner
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Big Game Hunter
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Shambling Ghast
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Skullport Merchant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Carrion Feeder
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Burglar Rat
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Bone Shredder
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Mindless Automaton
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Tattered Mummy
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Crypt Ghast
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Deathgreeter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Wriggling Grub
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Infestation Sage
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Clattering Augur
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Warren Soultrader
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Myr Retriever
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Blood Pet
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Novice Occultist
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Leaden Myr
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Junk Diver
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nezumi Informant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Abomination
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Perilous Myr
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Black Cat
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Fume Spitter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Virus Beetle
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Village Rites
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Darkness
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Body Count
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Professor's Warning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Malice
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Defile
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Offer Immortality
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Intent
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Reanimate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Victimize
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Damnation
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Dread Return
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Bone Shards
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Mutilate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-11%synergy
Killing Wave
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Blood Money
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-16%synergy
Annihilating Glare
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Season of Loss
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Final Vengeance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Jet Medallion
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Meekstone
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Spawning Pit
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Plate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Animation Module
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
The Meathook Massacre
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Attrition
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Black Market
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Blight Mound
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Teval's Judgment
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Dark Privilege
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Into the Pit
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-15%synergy
Dark Prophecy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Gift of Doom
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Vampiric Rites
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Revel in Riches
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Open the Graves
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Contamination
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Bitterblossom
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Mind Slash
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Sanguine Bond
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Bandit's Talent
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Soul Enervation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Westvale Abbey
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
52%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Wasteland
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Thespian's Stage
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Castle Locthwain
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Barad-dûr
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lake of the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diamond City
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Vesuva
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mudflat Village
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
12%synergy
The Soul Stone
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
59%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Séance Board
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Cave
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Tarnation Vista
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
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