Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Shadowborn Apostles

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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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Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion244 decks244 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
77%inclusion188 decks244 decks
74%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
71%inclusion174 decks244 decks
70%synergy
Echoing Return
66%inclusion162 decks244 decks
63%synergy
Harvester of Souls
70%inclusion171 decks244 decks
63%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion159 decks244 decks
61%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
63%inclusion154 decks244 decks
58%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
58%inclusion141 decks244 decks
55%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
54%inclusion131 decks244 decks
51%synergy
Liliana's Contract
53%inclusion129 decks244 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
60%inclusion147 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion127 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
50%inclusion122 decks244 decks
36%synergy
Black Market
50%inclusion121 decks244 decks
29%synergy
Grave Pact
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
30%synergy
Secret Salvage
48%inclusion117 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion113 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
46%inclusion112 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
45%inclusion110 decks244 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
41%inclusion100 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
38%inclusion47 decks123 decks
33%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion91 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Crypt Ghast
37%inclusion90 decks244 decks
-12%synergy
Sower of Discord
27%inclusion67 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Grim Haruspex
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion51 decks244 decks
-31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Demon of Loathing
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhound
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Eater of Hope
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Venomcrawler
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Vile Mutilator
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
7.3%inclusion13 decks179 decks
5%synergy
Pestilence Demon
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Great Unclean One
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
Crabomination
5.7%inclusion11 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Tragic Slip
29%inclusion71 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion34 decks117 decks
-3%synergy
Overkill
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
28%inclusion69 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
25%inclusion60 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Body Count
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
23%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Cabal Ritual
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Cruel Truths
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Imp's Mischief
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-15%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.3%inclusion16 decks192 decks
-8%synergy
Not Dead After All
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Hero's Downfall
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Malice
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion102 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Day of Black Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
-14%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
-14%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Risky Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Damnation
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
19%inclusion23 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
-24%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Read the Bones
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Night's Whisper
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-15%synergy
Bubbling Muck
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Dread Return
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion102 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion91 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
-29%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Elixir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Mirror Box
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Expedition Map
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion77 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
31%inclusion75 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Open the Graves
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-14%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
7%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Mortal Combat
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Rites
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion151 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion112 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion109 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion91 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion90 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Secret Tunnel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Westvale Abbey
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion30 decks171 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion36 decks244 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
High Market
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion197 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion67 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
-18%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Caged Sun
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion233 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-13%synergy
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