Shirei, Shizo's Caretaker (Commander) - Expensive Reanimator

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Twilight Diviner
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Oft-Nabbed Goat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sinister Gnarlbark
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Serrated Scorpion
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Grim Haruspex
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Viscera Seer
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Cadaver Imp
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Mithril Coat
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Grave Pact
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Withering Torment
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Dark Ritual
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Skullclamp
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Jet Medallion
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Diabolic Intent
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Ancient Tomb
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Skyscanner
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Burglar Rat
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Big Game Hunter
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Shambling Ghast
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Skullport Merchant
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Bone Shredder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Carrion Feeder
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Clattering Augur
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Myr Retriever
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Blood Pet
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Warren Soultrader
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wriggling Grub
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Infestation Sage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Tattered Mummy
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Deathgreeter
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Novice Occultist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Mindless Automaton
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Smothering Abomination
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Leaden Myr
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Junk Diver
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Fume Spitter
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Nezumi Informant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Snarling Gorehound
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Virus Beetle
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Dutiful Attendant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Elvish Doomsayer
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Imp's Mischief
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Ritual
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Culling the Weak
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Village Rites
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Darkness
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tragic Slip
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Archenemy's Charm
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Malice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Thrilling Encore
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Wake the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Body Count
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Offer Immortality
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Professor's Warning
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Damnation
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Exsanguinate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Living Death
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Victimize
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Grim Tutor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Bone Shards
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Killing Wave
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Blood Money
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-17%synergy
Annihilating Glare
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Eaten Alive
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Worthy Cost
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Spawning Pit
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Meekstone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Plate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blade of the Bloodchief
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-20%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Animation Module
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Howling Mine
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Black Market
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Attrition
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Teval's Judgment
29%inclusion5 decks17 decks
27%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Blight Mound
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Dark Prophecy
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Into the Pit
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Dark Privilege
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Gift of Doom
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Open the Graves
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Mind Slash
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
The Sibsig Ceremony
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Vampiric Rites
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bitterblossom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Waste Not
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Contamination
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Megrim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Dreams
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Caress
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Koskun Falls
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Haunted Crossroads
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Within Range
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Westvale Abbey
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Command Beacon
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Witch's Cottage
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
High Market
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wasteland
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thespian's Stage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Realm of Koh
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Diamond City
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lake of the Dead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Soul Stone
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Crowded Crypt
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Séance Board
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nyx Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Swamp
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Cave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Command Tower
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy