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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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Viscera Seer
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
79%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Dusk Legion Zealot
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Abyssal Gatekeeper
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Serrated Scorpion
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Shambling Ghast
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Blood Artist
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Dark Ritual
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Skullclamp
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Grave Pact
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Jet Medallion
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Feed the Swarm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Ancient Tomb
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
58%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Grim Haruspex
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Carrion Feeder
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Skullport Merchant
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sling-Gang Lieutenant
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Bone Shredder
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Cadaver Imp
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Blood Pet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Yarok's Fenlurker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Skyscanner
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Clattering Augur
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Novice Occultist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Morbid Opportunist
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Crypt Ghast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Mindless Automaton
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Priest of Forgotten Gods
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fume Spitter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Thoughtpicker Witch
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Weaponcraft Enthusiast
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Big Game Hunter
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Warren Soultrader
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Bottle Gnomes
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Disciple of Perdition
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Marionette Master
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Hope of Ghirapur
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Burglar Rat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Apprentice Necromancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Virus Beetle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Leaden Myr
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Vengeful Bloodwitch
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Coretapper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sifter of Skulls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Nether Traitor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Elderfang Disciple
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bloodthrone Vampire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Deathgreeter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wriggling Grub
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Infestation Sage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tattered Mummy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Imp's Mischief
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Deadly Rollick
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Village Rites
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Deadly Dispute
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Withering Torment
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Tragic Slip
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Flare of Malice
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Cabal Ritual
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Mausoleum Secrets
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Wake the Dead
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Body Count
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Thrilling Encore
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Songs of the Damned
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Darkness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Infernal Grasp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Torment of Hailfire
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Reanimate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Victimize
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bone Shards
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Exsanguinate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Final Vengeance
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Bubbling Muck
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Living Death
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Bitter Ordeal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Profane Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Beseech the Queen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Eaten Alive
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mithril Coat
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Desecrated Tomb
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Genesis Chamber
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Magistrate's Scepter
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Nim Deathmantle
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Meekstone
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Static Orb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Altar of Dementia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Smokestack
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Weatherlight Compleated
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Winter Orb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Coils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Plate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Spawning Pit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Bastion of Remembrance
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Contamination
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Attrition
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Dark Privilege
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Black Market
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Teval's Judgment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Gate to Phyrexia
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blight Mound
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Open the Graves
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Black Market Connections
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Prophecy
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Into the Pit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Mind Slash
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Revel in Riches
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chthonian Nightmare
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Gift of Doom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Exquisite Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Blessing of Leeches
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Cabal Coffers
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Bojuka Bog
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
High Market
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Westvale Abbey
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Witch's Cottage
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Castle Locthwain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lake of the Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Vesuva
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Homeward Path
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Strip Mine
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Blinkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Temple
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Wasteland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mortuary Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Blast Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Diamond City
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
The Soul Stone
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
87%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Crypt
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Crowded Crypt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Séance Board
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Swamp
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Prismatic Vista
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Marsh Flats
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Cave
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Hagra Mauling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Quarry
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
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