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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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Aberrant Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scarblade's Malice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Super Shredder
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Smallpox
63%inclusion94 decks150 decks
58%synergy
Plaguecrafter
75%inclusion113 decks150 decks
55%synergy
Waste Not
66%inclusion99 decks150 decks
55%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
70%inclusion105 decks150 decks
51%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
63%inclusion94 decks150 decks
50%synergy
Soul Shatter
62%inclusion93 decks150 decks
50%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
54%inclusion81 decks150 decks
48%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
61%inclusion92 decks150 decks
47%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
58%inclusion87 decks150 decks
46%synergy
Dark Deal
57%inclusion86 decks150 decks
46%synergy
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Dark Ritual
70%inclusion105 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
55%inclusion83 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Jet Medallion
55%inclusion83 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Crypt Ghast
54%inclusion81 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
52%inclusion78 decks150 decks
45%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
51%inclusion77 decks150 decks
35%synergy
Accursed Marauder
51%inclusion67 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion74 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
36%synergy
Grave Pact
47%inclusion71 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Opposition Agent
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Archfiend of Depravity
47%inclusion70 decks150 decks
40%synergy
Burglar Rat
45%inclusion67 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Demon's Disciple
45%inclusion67 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Sangromancer
42%inclusion63 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Virus Beetle
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
31%synergy
The Raven Man
37%inclusion55 decks150 decks
31%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Mindslicer
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
29%synergy
Nezumi Informant
33%inclusion49 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Merciless Executioner
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
23%synergy
Blood Artist
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Sheoldred
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
22%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
26%inclusion39 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
25%inclusion38 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Necrogoyf
25%inclusion37 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Hecteyes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
23%inclusion35 decks150 decks
18%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
23%inclusion27 decks117 decks
19%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Fell Specter
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ophiomancer
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Gravelighter
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Abyssal Harvester
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Rotting Rats
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
47%inclusion70 decks150 decks
42%synergy
Flare of Malice
31%inclusion41 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Edict
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Village Rites
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Imp's Mischief
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Not Dead After All
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Vraska's Fall
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Defile
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
-20%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
17%inclusion25 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Undying Malice
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Feign Death
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Edict
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Withering Torment
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-19%synergy
Pharika's Libation
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Undying Evil
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-15%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Go for the Throat
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-14%synergy
Tragic Slip
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Consumed by Greed
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Geth's Verdict
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Szat's Will
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Alesha's Legacy
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Murder
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Darkness
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Syphon Mind
46%inclusion69 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
28%synergy
Innocent Blood
44%inclusion66 decks150 decks
38%synergy
Mire in Misery
43%inclusion65 decks150 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Rankle's Prank
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
35%synergy
Death Cloud
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
-17%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Pox
29%inclusion44 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Vicious Rumors
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
21%synergy
Sign in Blood
24%inclusion36 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Rush of Dread
23%inclusion33 decks142 decks
20%synergy
Duress
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtseize
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Dread Return
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Read the Bones
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Make an Example
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Mind Rake
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Delirium Skeins
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Extract a Confession
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Killing Wave
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Living Death
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Invoke Despair
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Exsanguinate
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-13%synergy
Gix's Command
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
9%synergy
Extract the Truth
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Damnation
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Buried Alive
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Divest
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.0%inclusion13 decks144 decks
-3%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Pilfer
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Chain of Smog
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Doomsday Confluence
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Chainer's Edict
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Despise
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Arterial Flow
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Necrotic Hex
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Geth's Grimoire
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Tithing Blade
19%inclusion28 decks150 decks
16%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion21 decks150 decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-15%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Smokestack
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Expedition Map
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Peter Parker's Camera
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Oppression
41%inclusion62 decks150 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
40%inclusion60 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Black Market
33%inclusion50 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
31%inclusion47 decks150 decks
21%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Painful Quandary
31%inclusion46 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
20%synergy
Bottomless Pit
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
17%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Caress
20%inclusion30 decks150 decks
14%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
19%inclusion19 decks99 decks
13%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Necrogen Mists
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
13%synergy
Court of Ambition
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
11%synergy
Bitterblossom
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Bandit's Talent
15%inclusion18 decks118 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Megrim
13%inclusion19 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
8.2%inclusion12 decks146 decks
3%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Desolation
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
3%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
1%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-6%synergy
Revel in Riches
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Raiders' Wake
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Contamination
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Dark Prophecy
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Cracked Skull
5.2%inclusion5 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
39%inclusion59 decks150 decks
32%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
8%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
21%inclusion32 decks150 decks
17%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
16%inclusion24 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Professor Onyx
9.3%inclusion14 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Liliana Vess
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion86 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion58 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
37%inclusion56 decks150 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
35%inclusion52 decks150 decks
-12%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
29%inclusion43 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion40 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion29 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
0%synergy
War Room
15%inclusion22 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
13%inclusion20 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Barren Moor
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion16 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Temple
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Blighted Fen
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-14%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion131 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
55%inclusion82 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion34 decks150 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion33 decks150 decks
-4%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
21%inclusion31 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
3%synergy
Caged Sun
10%inclusion15 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Nyx Lotus
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.3%inclusion8 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion140 decks150 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
30%inclusion45 decks150 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion26 decks150 decks
-9%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
8.7%inclusion13 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
0%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.0%inclusion9 decks150 decks
5%synergy
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