Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Expensive

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,194
158decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Changing Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bitterblossom
92%inclusion145 decks158 decks
79%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
76%inclusion120 decks158 decks
74%synergy
Smokestack
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Strip Mine
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
65%synergy
Contamination
68%inclusion107 decks158 decks
64%synergy
City of Traitors
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Nether Void
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Cabal Ritual
78%inclusion123 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
66%inclusion105 decks158 decks
58%synergy
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion117 decks158 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
97%inclusion154 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Jet Medallion
77%inclusion121 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
72%inclusion113 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Toxic Deluge
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Reanimate
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Bloodghast
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
56%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
68%inclusion108 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Black Market Connections
67%inclusion106 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
65%inclusion103 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
64%inclusion101 decks158 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
95%inclusion150 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion148 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
83%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
89%inclusion140 decks158 decks
68%synergy
Mana Vault
87%inclusion137 decks158 decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
81%synergy
Imperial Seal
75%inclusion119 decks158 decks
68%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
57%synergy
Opposition Agent
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
60%synergy
The One Ring
70%inclusion110 decks158 decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
62%inclusion98 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
54%inclusion86 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion68 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Blood Pet
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Dark Confidant
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
24%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Nether Traitor
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Mindslicer
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Gravecrawler
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
18%inclusion29 decks158 decks
-33%synergy
Crypt Ghast
17%inclusion27 decks158 decks
-31%synergy
Nether Spirit
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Warren Soultrader
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Ornithopter
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Maralen of the Mornsong
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Memnite
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Hoarding Broodlord
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Shield Sphere
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Plaguecrafter
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Viscera Seer
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-11%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Hireling
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Snuff Out
63%inclusion100 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Entomb
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Culling the Weak
52%inclusion82 decks158 decks
36%synergy
Dismember
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Imp's Mischief
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Saw in Half
19%inclusion30 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Withering Torment
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Sacrifice
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Ad Nauseam
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Fatal Push
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Dispute
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-18%synergy
Feign Death
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Undying Malice
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Grasp
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-19%synergy
Rain of Filth
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Malice
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Smallpox
60%inclusion95 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
56%inclusion89 decks158 decks
53%synergy
Grim Tutor
41%inclusion65 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
39%inclusion62 decks158 decks
33%synergy
Diabolic Intent
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Pox
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
28%inclusion45 decks158 decks
-22%synergy
Innocent Blood
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Damnation
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
0%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Sign in Blood
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Chain of Smog
20%inclusion31 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Buried Alive
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Bubbling Muck
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Death Cloud
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Mutilate
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-10%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Unearth
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Thoughtseize
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Deal
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Trinisphere
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Tangle Wire
56%inclusion88 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
50%synergy
Winter Orb
42%inclusion67 decks158 decks
42%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
42%inclusion66 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Cursed Totem
41%inclusion64 decks158 decks
40%synergy
Torpor Orb
40%inclusion63 decks158 decks
39%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
39%inclusion61 decks158 decks
38%synergy
Vexing Bauble
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Static Orb
32%inclusion50 decks158 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion41 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
24%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Chalice of the Void
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Skullclamp
21%inclusion33 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Mindcrank
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Null Rod
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Expedition Map
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Prized Statue
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-21%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Damping Sphere
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Helm of Obedience
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Servo Schematic
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Voltaic Key
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Orb of Dreams
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Manifold Key
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Chains of Mephistopheles
49%inclusion78 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Oppression
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
29%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
35%inclusion55 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
17%synergy
Bottomless Pit
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Necrogen Mists
29%inclusion46 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
18%synergy
The Abyss
25%inclusion40 decks158 decks
25%synergy
Waste Not
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Grave Pact
22%inclusion35 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Necrodominance
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
13%synergy
Necromancy
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
10%synergy
Desolation
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Dance of the Dead
13%inclusion21 decks158 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion20 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Leyline of the Void
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Mornsong Aria
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Revel in Riches
8.9%inclusion14 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Tainted Aether
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Black Market
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
Painful Quandary
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
-8%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Infernal Darkness
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
5%synergy
Grave Venerations
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
30%inclusion47 decks158 decks
23%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
15%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-6%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
84%inclusion133 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
44%synergy
Urza's Saga
59%inclusion93 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Cabal Coffers
58%inclusion91 decks158 decks
3%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
55%inclusion87 decks158 decks
55%synergy
Wasteland
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
51%synergy
Crystal Vein
51%inclusion80 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Lake of the Dead
46%inclusion73 decks158 decks
41%synergy
Drownyard Temple
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
43%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
38%inclusion60 decks158 decks
34%synergy
Command Beacon
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
35%inclusion22 decks62 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
-13%synergy
Peat Bog
34%inclusion54 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
33%inclusion52 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
32%inclusion51 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
28%inclusion44 decks158 decks
28%synergy
Vault of Whispers
27%inclusion42 decks158 decks
21%synergy
Castle Locthwain
23%inclusion37 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Pit
22%inclusion34 decks158 decks
20%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
20%inclusion32 decks158 decks
19%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
18%inclusion28 decks158 decks
-17%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion26 decks158 decks
16%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
15%inclusion24 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion19 decks158 decks
8%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
-5%synergy
Barad-dûr
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-20%synergy
Witch's Cottage
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-14%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.5%inclusion15 decks158 decks
-1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion11 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion10 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
-6%synergy
Fountainport
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion155 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
76%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion120 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
70%inclusion111 decks158 decks
67%synergy
Grim Monolith
69%inclusion109 decks158 decks
66%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion70 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
32%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
31%inclusion49 decks158 decks
30%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion48 decks158 decks
26%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion43 decks158 decks
-2%synergy
The Soul Stone
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion22 decks158 decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
11%inclusion18 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
11%inclusion17 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion16 decks158 decks
-15%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Star
7.6%inclusion12 decks158 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion131 decks158 decks
-12%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
73%inclusion116 decks158 decks
69%synergy
Cavern of Souls
54%inclusion85 decks158 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
53%inclusion83 decks158 decks
49%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
51%inclusion81 decks158 decks
48%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion79 decks158 decks
46%synergy
Fell the Profane
37%inclusion58 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
34%inclusion53 decks158 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion39 decks158 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion38 decks158 decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
23%inclusion36 decks158 decks
14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
9%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.7%inclusion9 decks158 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
-3%synergy
Mirrex
5.1%inclusion8 decks158 decks
4%synergy