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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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Viscera Seer
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
61%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Greaves
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Grave Pact
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
53%synergy
Diabolic Intent
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Dark Ritual
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Skullclamp
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Jet Medallion
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Feed the Swarm
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Shambling Ghast
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Necropotence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Syr Konrad, the Grim
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Grim Haruspex
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Carrion Feeder
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
45%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Skullport Merchant
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Bone Shredder
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Cadaver Imp
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mindless Automaton
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Skyscanner
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Crypt Ghast
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Big Game Hunter
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Clattering Augur
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Blood Pet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Novice Occultist
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Fume Spitter
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Marionette Master
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Warren Soultrader
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Burglar Rat
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Virus Beetle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Leaden Myr
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wriggling Grub
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Infestation Sage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tattered Mummy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Junk Diver
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Harvester of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Coretapper
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Village Rites
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Malice
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dead
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Body Count
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thrilling Encore
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Victimize
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Exsanguinate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Final Vengeance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Bone Shards
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Dread Return
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Bubbling Muck
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Queen
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Genesis Chamber
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Expedition Map
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Altar of Dementia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Static Orb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Spawning Pit
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Smokestack
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Winter Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Lightning Coils
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Kormus Bell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Contamination
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Teval's Judgment
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Dark Privilege
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Attrition
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Black Market
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
11%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blight Mound
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Revel in Riches
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Into the Pit
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Open the Graves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Mind Slash
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Gift of Doom
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Rites
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Cabal Coffers
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
21%synergy
High Market
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Westvale Abbey
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
3%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Strip Mine
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Lake of the Dead
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Vesuva
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Temple
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Homeward Path
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Wasteland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Diamond City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
88%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mana Crypt
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Crowded Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Séance Board
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Marsh Flats
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Cave
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
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