Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

Braids, Cabal Minion
Rank #1,191
1,596decks
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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Pox Plague
15%inclusion21 decks138 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.9%inclusion7 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
4.4%inclusion6 decks136 decks
-3%synergy
Scheming Silvertongue
3.6%inclusion5 decks138 decks
-3%synergy
Grave Researcher
3.2%inclusion5 decks158 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.18K decks1.60K decks
57%synergy
Bitterblossom
68%inclusion1.08K decks1.60K decks
54%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
62%inclusion991 decks1.60K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
64%inclusion1.02K decks1.60K decks
52%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion825 decks1.60K decks
50%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
59%inclusion946 decks1.60K decks
49%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
49%inclusion789 decks1.60K decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion1.04K decks1.60K decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion1.01K decks1.60K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion787 decks1.60K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
87%inclusion1.39K decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
68%inclusion1.09K decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Reanimate
56%inclusion893 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Cabal Ritual
51%inclusion820 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Toxic Deluge
51%inclusion812 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion776 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion769 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion758 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion756 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
44%inclusion700 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
55%inclusion876 decks1.60K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion728 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion606 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion569 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion539 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion535 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Opposition Agent
33%inclusion531 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion508 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion484 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion458 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion689 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion668 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Accursed Marauder
40%inclusion645 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
38%inclusion601 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion555 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
33%inclusion533 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
32%inclusion516 decks1.60K decks
24%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
31%inclusion501 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion485 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
29%inclusion469 decks1.60K decks
21%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion451 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
27%inclusion426 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion418 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion403 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion402 decks1.59K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
25%inclusion396 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Dark Confidant
24%inclusion383 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion369 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
23%inclusion126 decks551 decks
17%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
22%inclusion347 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion347 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion336 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion333 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion312 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion275 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
17%inclusion265 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion235 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
14%inclusion229 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion215 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion190 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Infestation Sage
12%inclusion188 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion178 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion167 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion160 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
9.3%inclusion149 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.3%inclusion149 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Ornithopter
9.1%inclusion146 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
8.8%inclusion89 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Sheoldred
8.5%inclusion135 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.8%inclusion125 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.6%inclusion121 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.5%inclusion120 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.3%inclusion117 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Nether Spirit
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
6.8%inclusion109 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
41%inclusion659 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Deadly Rollick
40%inclusion646 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Snuff Out
36%inclusion576 decks1.60K decks
23%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion544 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion492 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
28%inclusion448 decks1.59K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
27%inclusion426 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion417 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion401 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Dismember
24%inclusion386 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
23%inclusion372 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion263 decks1.60K decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Village Rites
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion221 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion171 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion165 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion163 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Despair
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Fatal Push
8.9%inclusion142 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Feign Death
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.1%inclusion130 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.5%inclusion119 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion80 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
40%inclusion641 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
33%inclusion522 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion493 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion471 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion466 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
25%inclusion406 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
23%inclusion367 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion349 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
21%inclusion335 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion334 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion284 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion271 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion266 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion250 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Exsanguinate
16%inclusion248 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion220 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
12%inclusion199 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion198 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion198 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion188 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion172 decks1.59K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
8.6%inclusion137 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.1%inclusion112 decks1.58K decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.0%inclusion112 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
6.6%inclusion105 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion102 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.7%inclusion91 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Sinkhole
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
35%inclusion566 decks1.60K decks
33%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion515 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion487 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion419 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
21%inclusion340 decks1.60K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion330 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion313 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion276 decks1.60K decks
-14%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion275 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion238 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion236 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion222 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
13%inclusion129 decks1.01K decks
-7%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
12%inclusion199 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
12%inclusion196 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion193 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion189 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
-8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
11%inclusion182 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion181 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion161 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion158 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion156 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Vexing Bauble
9.4%inclusion150 decks1.59K decks
8%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Tithing Blade
7.1%inclusion114 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
6.1%inclusion28 decks459 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
42%inclusion663 decks1.60K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
40%inclusion641 decks1.60K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
30%inclusion483 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
23%inclusion375 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
22%inclusion345 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
21%inclusion337 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Black Market
21%inclusion332 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion309 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion291 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion240 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion225 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion219 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Revel in Riches
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion179 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion169 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion162 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion155 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Desolation
9.3%inclusion149 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.6%inclusion138 decks1.60K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.1%inclusion129 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
8.0%inclusion37 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.8%inclusion124 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Mornsong Aria
7.8%inclusion27 decks348 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.59K decks
7%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.4%inclusion118 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.3%inclusion116 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Grave Venerations
6.6%inclusion23 decks347 decks
4%synergy
Necrodominance
6.1%inclusion97 decks1.60K decks
3%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Dance of the Dead
5.8%inclusion92 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.5%inclusion87 decks1.60K decks
-6%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.2%inclusion83 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
24%inclusion382 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
19%inclusion310 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
18%inclusion289 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
16%inclusion262 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.3%inclusion148 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion899 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion818 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
46%inclusion741 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion684 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Strip Mine
30%inclusion477 decks1.60K decks
27%synergy
Drownyard Temple
29%inclusion468 decks1.60K decks
28%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion449 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
25%inclusion406 decks1.60K decks
25%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion392 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion389 decks1.60K decks
-10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion351 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion154 decks731 decks
20%synergy
Wasteland
21%inclusion334 decks1.60K decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion333 decks1.60K decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
17%inclusion279 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
17%inclusion278 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Lake of the Dead
17%inclusion278 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion249 decks1.60K decks
15%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion246 decks1.60K decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion211 decks1.60K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion206 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion192 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion186 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion170 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion170 decks1.60K decks
-5%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion159 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion154 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Mortuary Mire
10%inclusion152 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
9.2%inclusion147 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.5%inclusion136 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.4%inclusion134 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.7%inclusion123 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion61 decks887 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.5%inclusion103 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.3%inclusion101 decks1.60K decks
-4%synergy
Realm of Koh
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.59K decks
5%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
5.8%inclusion93 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.3%inclusion85 decks1.60K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.1%inclusion81 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion1.48K decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion1.14K decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion635 decks1.60K decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion584 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion495 decks1.60K decks
17%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
22%inclusion356 decks1.60K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion321 decks1.60K decks
16%synergy
The Soul Stone
19%inclusion130 decks683 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion289 decks1.60K decks
-7%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion282 decks1.60K decks
14%synergy
Grim Monolith
15%inclusion243 decks1.60K decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion193 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion185 decks1.60K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.3%inclusion132 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.5%inclusion104 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.9%inclusion94 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion90 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.49K decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion492 decks1.60K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion417 decks1.60K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
22%inclusion354 decks1.60K decks
18%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion318 decks1.59K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion251 decks1.60K decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion234 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion226 decks1.60K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion218 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion216 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion198 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion194 decks1.60K decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion164 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion110 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.7%inclusion107 decks1.60K decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion101 decks1.60K decks
1%synergy