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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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Smallpox
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
77%synergy
Waste Not
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Dark Deal
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
70%synergy
Oppression
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
62%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
56%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
73%inclusion32 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Bottomless Pit
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Jet Medallion
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Syphon Mind
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Plaguecrafter
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Soul Shatter
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Vicious Rumors
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
53%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Burglar Rat
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Opposition Agent
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Braids, Cabal Minion
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Elderfang Disciple
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Crypt Ghast
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
4%synergy
The Raven Man
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Tinybones, Trinket Thief
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Mindslicer
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Virus Beetle
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Nezumi Informant
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Cunning Lethemancer
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Rotting Rats
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Demon's Disciple
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Archfiend of Depravity
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Blood Pet
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Asylum Visitor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Sangromancer
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Necrogoyf
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Hecteyes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Liliana's Specter
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Leaden Myr
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fell Specter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Eradicator Valkyrie
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Grief
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Hypnotic Specter
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tinybones, the Pickpocket
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Stronghold Rats
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Vona's Hunger
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Cabal Ritual
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Imp's Mischief
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Malice
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Not Dead After All
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Undying Malice
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Edict
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Go for the Throat
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Snuff Out
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Vraska's Fall
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Defile
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Diabolic Edict
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Village Rites
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Deadly Dispute
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Undying Evil
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Hellish Rebuke
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Tergrid's Shadow
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Feign Death
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Dismember
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Withering Boon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Rain of Filth
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Baleful Mastery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Pox
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Death Cloud
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Innocent Blood
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Mire in Misery
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reanimate
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Smog
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Delirium Skeins
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtseize
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Rankle's Prank
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Mind Rake
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Awaken the Erstwhile
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Grim Tutor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Night's Whisper
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Arterial Flow
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Imperial Seal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
All Is Dust
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Duress
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Unnerve
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Dread
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Profane Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Inquisition of Kozilek
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tasigur's Cruelty
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Invoke Despair
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Killing Wave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Hymn to Tourach
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Unmask
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Virtus's Maneuver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Mind Twist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pilfer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Smokestack
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Expedition Map
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rings of Brighthearth
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tithing Blade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Memory Jar
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Cursed Totem
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mindcrank
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Entropic Battlecruiser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Static Orb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Winter Orb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necrogen Mists
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Painful Quandary
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Liliana's Caress
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Court of Ambition
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Grave Pact
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Megrim
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Desolation
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Bandit's Talent
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Animate Dead
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Tinybones Joins Up
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Words of Waste
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Wake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
The Long Reach of Night
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
The Death of Gwen Stacy
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Liliana Vess
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Castle Locthwain
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Witch's Cottage
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
5%synergy
War Room
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Temple
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Lake of the Dead
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Crystal Vein
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Barad-dûr
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Pelakka Predation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
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