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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Bloodline Bidding
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Shadowborn Apostle
100%inclusion219 decks219 decks
99%synergy
Thrumming Stone
75%inclusion165 decks219 decks
72%synergy
Taborax, Hope's Demise
68%inclusion148 decks219 decks
66%synergy
Harvester of Souls
69%inclusion152 decks219 decks
63%synergy
Echoing Return
65%inclusion142 decks219 decks
62%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
65%inclusion142 decks219 decks
60%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
63%inclusion137 decks219 decks
57%synergy
Ob Nixilis, Unshackled
56%inclusion123 decks219 decks
53%synergy
Reaper from the Abyss
53%inclusion115 decks219 decks
50%synergy
Liliana's Contract
50%inclusion110 decks219 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
61%inclusion133 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Skullclamp
52%inclusion114 decks219 decks
31%synergy
Vilis, Broker of Blood
51%inclusion112 decks219 decks
38%synergy
Black Market
48%inclusion105 decks219 decks
27%synergy
Secret Salvage
47%inclusion104 decks219 decks
46%synergy
Blood Artist
46%inclusion101 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
46%inclusion101 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Grave Pact
44%inclusion97 decks219 decks
25%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
44%inclusion97 decks219 decks
37%synergy
Archfiend of Despair
43%inclusion94 decks219 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion54 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Void
41%inclusion89 decks219 decks
39%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
40%inclusion49 decks123 decks
35%synergy
Crypt Ghast
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodletter of Aclazotz
37%inclusion80 decks219 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
26%inclusion58 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Sower of Discord
25%inclusion55 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Grim Haruspex
24%inclusion52 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Master of Dark Rites
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
22%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Dreadfeast Demon
20%inclusion44 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Ardyn, the Usurper
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Demon of Death's Gate
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Xathrid Necromancer
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
16%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Indulgent Tormentor
16%inclusion36 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion35 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Overseer of the Damned
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Demon of Loathing
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Shadow-Rite Priest
14%inclusion30 decks219 decks
13%synergy
Rotlung Reanimator
13%inclusion28 decks219 decks
12%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Bloodgift Demon
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Dreadhound
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Eater of Hope
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
9%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Rakshasa Debaser
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
8%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Doomsday Excruciator
8.4%inclusion15 decks178 decks
6%synergy
Vile Mutilator
7.7%inclusion9 decks117 decks
7%synergy
The Speed Demon
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Demon of Dark Schemes
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Sovereign
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Pestilence Demon
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Kothophed, Soul Hoarder
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Venomcrawler
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Crabomination
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
5%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
-5%synergy
Archfiend of Spite
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Skirsdag High Priest
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Slip
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
10%synergy
Defile
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
27%inclusion60 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Withering Torment
27%inclusion32 decks117 decks
-4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
26%inclusion56 decks219 decks
20%synergy
Body Count
24%inclusion53 decks219 decks
23%synergy
Overkill
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion43 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Dispute
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Go for the Throat
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
-8%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Doom Blade
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
-15%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Cruel Truths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Not Dead After All
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Murder
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Remorse
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Undying Malice
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Armor of Shadows
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Altar's Reap
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
42%inclusion92 decks219 decks
-9%synergy
Sign in Blood
23%inclusion51 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
22%inclusion49 decks219 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Day of Black Sun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Damnation
18%inclusion40 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Counsel
18%inclusion22 decks123 decks
15%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion37 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Reanimate
16%inclusion34 decks219 decks
-24%synergy
Risky Research
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Behold the Sinister Six!
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Living Death
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Read the Bones
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Night's Whisper
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Rejoin the Fight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Mutilate
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Dread Return
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Decree of Pain
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion92 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion84 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Jet Medallion
34%inclusion75 decks219 decks
-27%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion47 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
21%inclusion45 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion38 decks219 decks
-11%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Relic Vial
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Elixir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Mirror Box
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Vat of Rebirth
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Elbrus, the Binding Blade
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Whip of Erebos
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Commander's Plate
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Dictate of Erebos
32%inclusion70 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
28%inclusion61 decks219 decks
11%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
12%inclusion26 decks219 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
11%inclusion24 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Open the Graves
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
No Rest for the Wicked
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Dark Privilege
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Mortal Combat
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion22 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
62%inclusion136 decks219 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion98 decks219 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion84 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
38%inclusion83 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion81 decks219 decks
-10%synergy
Westvale Abbey
32%inclusion69 decks219 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
30%inclusion65 decks219 decks
19%synergy
Secret Tunnel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Cottage
19%inclusion42 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Three Tree City
17%inclusion29 decks170 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
15%inclusion33 decks219 decks
2%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion29 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
0%synergy
High Market
7.3%inclusion16 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.9%inclusion13 decks219 decks
-4%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Thespian's Stage
5.5%inclusion12 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
5.0%inclusion11 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion177 decks219 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
48%inclusion105 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion62 decks219 decks
2%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion46 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Séance Board
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
15%synergy
Nyx Lotus
15%inclusion32 decks219 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion27 decks219 decks
-17%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
11%inclusion23 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion21 decks219 decks
1%synergy
Caged Sun
8.7%inclusion19 decks219 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
-7%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
-2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.4%inclusion14 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion209 decks219 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion66 decks219 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion21 decks193 decks
-8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
9.1%inclusion20 decks219 decks
-14%synergy
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