Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander) - Budget Stax

Braids, Cabal Minion
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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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Smokestack
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Ophiomancer
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
55%synergy
Accursed Marauder
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
46%synergy
Mutilate
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Blood Artist
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Plaguecrafter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Mindslicer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Bloodghast
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Magic Pot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elegy Acolyte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rottenmouth Viper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Merciless Executioner
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Blood Pet
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Zodiark, Umbral God
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Dire Rat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Tourach, Dread Cantor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Crypt Rats
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Murderous Rider
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Circuit Mender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Extractor Demon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skyclave Shade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pestilence Demon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Necrotic Ooze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Graveblade Marauder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Falkenrath Noble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Iridescent Vinelasher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Pack Rat
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Banehound
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Shadowgrange Archfiend
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thief of Blood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Defile
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Shatter
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Culling the Weak
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Infernal Grasp
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Vincent's Limit Break
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Imp's Mischief
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Not Dead After All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Songs of the Damned
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Corruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Undying Evil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Wake the Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Drag to the Underworld
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Undying Malice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Blot Out
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Return to Action
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Dismember
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Unearth
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Pox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Smallpox
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Exsanguinate
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Decode Transmissions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dread Return
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
17%synergy
Innocent Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Death Cloud
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Night's Whisper
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Sign in Blood
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Strongarm Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Abzan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Profane Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Loss
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Fraying Omnipotence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Bubbling Muck
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Vicious Rumors
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-36%synergy
Make an Example
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Read the Bones
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Profane Command
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Craving
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ambition's Cost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Myrkul's Edict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Extract a Confession
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Corrupt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Syphon Mind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Sever the Bloodline
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Raise Dead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mire in Misery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Disentomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Chain of Smog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Tyrant's Choice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Languish
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Power
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phoenix Fleet Airship
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Jet Medallion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-19%synergy
Mephitic Draught
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Totem
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Prized Statue
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tithing Blade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Noble's Purse
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
5%synergy
Lashwrithe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Firebomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-6%synergy
Cauldron of Souls
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-8%synergy
Servo Schematic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Wand of Orcus
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Lost Jitte
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Griselbrand
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Nihil Spellbomb
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
False Floor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Dreadhorde Invasion
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
34%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Grave Pact
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Oppression
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Bitterblossom
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
15%synergy
Black Market
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Contamination
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Braids's Frightful Return
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Court of Ambition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Warlock Class
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Attrition
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Wound Reflection
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-3%synergy
Revel in Riches
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Pestilence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dark Prophecy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of the Void
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Veil
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Professor Onyx
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Realm of Koh
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Witch's Cottage
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wasteland
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Mortuary Mire
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Barren Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Barad-dûr
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Peat Bog
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Leechridden Swamp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Coalition Relic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Guardian Idol
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Springleaf Drum
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Star
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Boggart Trawler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
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