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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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Dark Privilege
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
89%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
79%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Skullport Merchant
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
78%synergy
Shambling Ghast
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
75%synergy
Viscera Seer
90%inclusion9 decks10 decks
73%synergy
Novice Occultist
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Cadaver Imp
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
68%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Morbid Opportunist
80%inclusion8 decks10 decks
57%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Carrion Feeder
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
70%inclusion7 decks10 decks
64%synergy
Tattered Mummy
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Fume Spitter
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Big Game Hunter
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Blood Artist
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Elvish Doomsayer
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
58%synergy
Skyscanner
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
59%synergy
Blood Pet
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
52%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Virus Beetle
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Mindless Automaton
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Hecteyes
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
43%synergy
Festering Mummy
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Bloodflow Connoisseur
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Midnight Reaper
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
41%synergy
Bone Shredder
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
49%synergy
Clattering Augur
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
48%synergy
Doomed Dissenter
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Grim Haruspex
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
31%synergy
Nezumi Informant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Abomination
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Burglar Rat
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Basal Thrull
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Perilous Myr
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Agent Venom
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Kalastria Healer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Deathgreeter
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Marionette Master
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Lampad of Death's Vigil
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
29%synergy
Dockside Chef
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
26%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Black Cat
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Augur of Skulls
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Skittering Surveyor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
11%synergy
Miasmic Mummy
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Nezumi Bone-Reader
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Instants
Village Rites
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
50%inclusion5 decks10 decks
25%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
-37%synergy
Shred Memory
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Wake the Dead
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Infernal Grasp
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
16%synergy
Nasty End
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Defile
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-17%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Slip
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Armor of Shadows
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Altar's Reap
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Costly Plunder
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Body Count
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Fanatical Offering
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
3%synergy
Feign Death
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sacrifice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Songs of the Damned
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Corruption
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Doom Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Unnatural Endurance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dash Hopes
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Murder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Succumb to Temptation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Go for the Throat
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-13%synergy
Unlikely Aid
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Eviscerator's Insight
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Cast Down
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Professor's Warning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Spark Harvest
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
39%synergy
Eaten Alive
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
36%synergy
Feed the Swarm
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-31%synergy
Killing Wave
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Mind Rake
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dread Return
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mind Swords
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Death Cloud
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Victimize
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Worthy Cost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Profane Tutor
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Bubbling Muck
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Mutilate
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Final Punishment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Syphon Mind
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-2%synergy
Sign in Blood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Painful Lesson
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Tempest
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Queen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mind Drain
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Eliminate the Competition
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Persecute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fell
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mutual Destruction
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Sadistic Sacrament
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Arterial Flow
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bontu's Monument
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Spawning Pit
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Winter Moon
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Coils
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-12%synergy
The Golden Throne
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Worldslayer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Armillary Sphere
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Cloak and Dagger
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Transmogrant's Crown
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bladed Battle-Fan
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Jade Monolith
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Transmogrant Altar
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Mirror Shield
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Lich's Tomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-24%synergy
Enchantments
Vampiric Rites
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
30%synergy
Open the Graves
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Thran Vigil
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Contamination
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Gift of Doom
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-9%synergy
Enslave
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Blight Mound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hecatomb
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mind Slash
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fallen Ideal
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Soul Channeling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Grievous Wound
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Visions of Brutality
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Dark Prophecy
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Summoning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Lolth, Spider Queen
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Mortuary Mire
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
47%synergy
Bojuka Bog
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Barren Moor
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-15%synergy
Ghost Quarter
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
17%synergy
Witch's Cottage
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
12%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Mire
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Sanctum of Eternity
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Guildless Commons
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Dross Pits
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Terrain Generator
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
-26%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Springleaf Drum
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Signet
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-42%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Seer's Lantern
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Lens
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion10 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
60%inclusion6 decks10 decks
34%synergy
Hagra Mauling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
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