Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,205
1,396decks
Background image for The Best Commander From Every Year of the 2000s
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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MTGStocks
Bitterbloom Bearer
15%inclusion49 decks322 decks
11%synergy
Grave Venerations
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mornsong Aria
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Super Shredder
2.7%inclusion8 decks292 decks
2%synergy
Moonshadow
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.03K decks1.40K decks
58%synergy
Bitterblossom
70%inclusion978 decks1.40K decks
57%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion874 decks1.40K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion907 decks1.40K decks
54%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion729 decks1.40K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion840 decks1.40K decks
50%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
51%inclusion714 decks1.40K decks
49%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
66%inclusion925 decks1.40K decks
47%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion884 decks1.40K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion685 decks1.40K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.23K decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Jet Medallion
70%inclusion971 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion799 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Toxic Deluge
53%inclusion735 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
53%inclusion733 decks1.40K decks
35%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion689 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion687 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion682 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion655 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion627 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
57%inclusion793 decks1.40K decks
49%synergy
Demonic Tutor
47%inclusion656 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
39%inclusion548 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion525 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
35%inclusion482 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion480 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Mana Vault
34%inclusion470 decks1.40K decks
27%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion460 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion432 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
30%inclusion423 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion598 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion587 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion566 decks1.39K decks
20%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion517 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion486 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion475 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion466 decks1.40K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion453 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion424 decks1.40K decks
22%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion418 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion389 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion367 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion365 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion355 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion354 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion346 decks1.39K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion348 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion322 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion304 decks1.40K decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion298 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion290 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion288 decks1.39K decks
10%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion285 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion283 decks1.39K decks
11%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion231 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
16%inclusion229 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion214 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion210 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion197 decks1.39K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion180 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion167 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion162 decks1.38K decks
7%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion158 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion152 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.5%inclusion132 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.2%inclusion74 decks808 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Sheoldred
8.0%inclusion112 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.7%inclusion107 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.2%inclusion100 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.6%inclusion91 decks1.37K decks
5%synergy
Grim Haruspex
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
43%inclusion596 decks1.40K decks
28%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion590 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion512 decks1.40K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
35%inclusion483 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion444 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion403 decks1.39K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion380 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion367 decks1.39K decks
8%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion352 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion347 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion342 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion240 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion227 decks1.40K decks
-21%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion205 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion199 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
13%inclusion186 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion164 decks1.40K decks
-12%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion150 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion146 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion140 decks1.39K decks
-3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion139 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.3%inclusion130 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
9.2%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion124 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.5%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.2%inclusion72 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion566 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion446 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion434 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion422 decks1.40K decks
28%synergy
Damnation
30%inclusion414 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion363 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion309 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion305 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
21%inclusion297 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion297 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
18%inclusion246 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
18%inclusion245 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion241 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion228 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion212 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
13%inclusion179 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion177 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion176 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
13%inclusion176 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion169 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion166 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion152 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion149 decks1.38K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion137 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.7%inclusion122 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.5%inclusion119 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.9%inclusion108 decks1.37K decks
4%synergy
Read the Bones
7.8%inclusion109 decks1.40K decks
-10%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.2%inclusion101 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion89 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion80 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.6%inclusion78 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion498 decks1.40K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
33%inclusion458 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion431 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion381 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion305 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Tangle Wire
21%inclusion290 decks1.40K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
20%inclusion284 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion242 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion242 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
16%inclusion217 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion214 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion200 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion196 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion182 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion178 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion176 decks1.39K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion170 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion167 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion166 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Servo Schematic
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion90 decks795 decks
-8%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion155 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion151 decks1.40K decks
-17%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion142 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion141 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion135 decks1.39K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion134 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
9.0%inclusion126 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.4%inclusion117 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.7%inclusion93 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.4%inclusion14 decks218 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
42%inclusion580 decks1.40K decks
23%synergy
Contamination
41%inclusion571 decks1.40K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion435 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion326 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion312 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
20%inclusion285 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion276 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion264 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion249 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion216 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion199 decks1.40K decks
3%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion168 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion162 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion159 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion156 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Desolation
9.2%inclusion129 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.1%inclusion127 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
8.5%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.5%inclusion118 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
8.3%inclusion116 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
8.0%inclusion111 decks1.39K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.6%inclusion106 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.4%inclusion103 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.0%inclusion98 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
-6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
6.8%inclusion15 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.39K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.5%inclusion77 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.4%inclusion75 decks1.40K decks
-7%synergy
Meathook Massacre II
5.2%inclusion72 decks1.39K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion332 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion284 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion269 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.2%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
57%inclusion796 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion729 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion652 decks1.40K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
44%inclusion609 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
32%inclusion442 decks1.40K decks
29%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion411 decks1.40K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion393 decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
27%inclusion373 decks1.40K decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion353 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion335 decks1.40K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion327 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Wasteland
22%inclusion314 decks1.40K decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion306 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion106 decks511 decks
20%synergy
Lake of the Dead
19%inclusion266 decks1.40K decks
14%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion253 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion249 decks1.40K decks
16%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion220 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion217 decks1.40K decks
-9%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion191 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion187 decks1.40K decks
-18%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion173 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion170 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion155 decks1.40K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion145 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion140 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion137 decks1.39K decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.2%inclusion128 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.2%inclusion115 decks1.40K decks
-3%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
8.0%inclusion54 decks673 decks
-4%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
8.0%inclusion111 decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Barren Moor
6.3%inclusion88 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Fountainport
6.2%inclusion86 decks1.39K decks
5%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.2%inclusion86 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.7%inclusion80 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.4%inclusion76 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.1%inclusion11 decks216 decks
2%synergy
Field of the Dead
5.1%inclusion71 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.29K decks1.40K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion1K decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion577 decks1.40K decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion500 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion456 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion312 decks1.40K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion306 decks1.40K decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion262 decks1.40K decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion261 decks1.40K decks
-8%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion83 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion222 decks1.40K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion181 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.7%inclusion121 decks1.40K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.9%inclusion96 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion83 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.9%inclusion82 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.2%inclusion73 decks1.40K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.30K decks1.40K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
32%inclusion444 decks1.40K decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion367 decks1.39K decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion326 decks1.40K decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion283 decks1.39K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion236 decks1.40K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion213 decks1.40K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion206 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion196 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion196 decks1.40K decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
13%inclusion177 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion165 decks1.40K decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion148 decks1.40K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.4%inclusion104 decks1.40K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion94 decks1.39K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.5%inclusion91 decks1.40K decks
1%synergy