Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Control

Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ophiomancer
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
59%synergy
Bitterblossom
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
57%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Bloodghast
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Smokestack
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Smallpox
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
52%synergy
Cabal Ritual
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Jet Medallion
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Reanimate
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Culling the Weak
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Blood Artist
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Grave Researcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
42%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Crypt Ghast
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Accursed Marauder
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Dark Confidant
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gravecrawler
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Merchant of Venom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Nether Traitor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Plaguecrafter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Massacre Wurm
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Warren Soultrader
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dream Beavers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Viscera Seer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Vincent Valentine
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Grim Servant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Burglar Rat
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Persistent Specimen
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Imp's Mischief
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Snuff Out
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Dismember
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Slip
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ad Nauseam
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Force of Despair
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Village Rites
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Not Dead After All
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Saw in Half
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Soul Shatter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Fatal Push
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cut Down
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Defile
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Flare of Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Undying Malice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Sacrifice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Consuming Corruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Undying Evil
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Night's Whisper
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pox
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Sign in Blood
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Damnation
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Chain of Smog
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Bubbling Muck
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Buried Alive
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Shredder's Technique
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sinkhole
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Exsanguinate
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Dark Deal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Will of the Abzan
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Profane Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Persist
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Read the Bones
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Innocent Blood
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scheming Symmetry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Villainous Wrath
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lively Dirge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dread Return
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mutilate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Delirium Skeins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Diresight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Skullclamp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Prized Statue
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Tangle Wire
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Servo Schematic
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Expedition Map
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Trinisphere
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Winter Moon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Winter Orb
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Totem
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Static Orb
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mephitic Draught
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Torpor Orb
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pithing Needle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Retrofitter Foundry
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Contamination
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Grave Pact
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Necropotence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Oppression
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Animate Dead
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pit
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Black Market
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Waste Not
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mornsong Aria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Necrodominance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Nether Void
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Exquisite Blood
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dark Tutelage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Hopeless Nightmare
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Dreams
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Lethal Vapors
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Aether
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Attrition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Revel in Riches
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Necrogen Mists
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Infernal Darkness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Revenge of Ravens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Professor Onyx
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Liliana Vess
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Wasteland
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Lake of the Dead
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Barad-dûr
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Crystal Vein
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Peat Bog
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
City of Traitors
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Whispers
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
War Room
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Pit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Witch's Cottage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Barren Moor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
High Market
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Fountainport
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dust Bowl
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
38%synergy
The Soul Stone
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mox Amber
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Springleaf Drum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Lands
Swamp
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Fell the Profane
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Urza's Cave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Demolition Field
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy