Braids, Cabal Minion (Commander)

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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
Super Shredder
3.0%inclusion12 decks406 decks
2%synergy
Shredder's Technique
2.4%inclusion3 decks123 decks
-1%synergy
Rat King, Verminister
2.1%inclusion4 decks192 decks
0%synergy
Tunnel Rats
0.9%inclusion1 decks110 decks
1%synergy
Coin of Mastery
0.8%inclusion1 decks120 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophiomancer
74%inclusion1.10K decks1.49K decks
58%synergy
Bitterblossom
69%inclusion1.03K decks1.49K decks
56%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
63%inclusion934 decks1.49K decks
54%synergy
Bloodghast
65%inclusion966 decks1.49K decks
53%synergy
Smokestack
52%inclusion778 decks1.49K decks
51%synergy
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
60%inclusion895 decks1.49K decks
49%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
50%inclusion751 decks1.49K decks
48%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
65%inclusion975 decks1.49K decks
46%synergy
Reassembling Skeleton
63%inclusion944 decks1.49K decks
46%synergy
Smallpox
49%inclusion738 decks1.49K decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
88%inclusion1.31K decks1.49K decks
21%synergy
Jet Medallion
69%inclusion1.02K decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
57%inclusion849 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Cabal Ritual
52%inclusion780 decks1.49K decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
52%inclusion771 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Blood Artist
49%inclusion725 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion724 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion719 decks1.49K decks
24%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
47%inclusion704 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
45%inclusion670 decks1.49K decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Tergrid, God of Fright
56%inclusion837 decks1.49K decks
48%synergy
Demonic Tutor
46%inclusion688 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion574 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion547 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
34%inclusion506 decks1.49K decks
21%synergy
Opposition Agent
34%inclusion504 decks1.49K decks
24%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
33%inclusion500 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion489 decks1.49K decks
26%synergy
Necropotence
31%inclusion457 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion440 decks1.49K decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Morbid Opportunist
43%inclusion642 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Pitiless Plunderer
42%inclusion624 decks1.49K decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
41%inclusion605 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
37%inclusion558 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Crypt Ghast
35%inclusion520 decks1.49K decks
-13%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
34%inclusion505 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Blood Pet
33%inclusion498 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Lord Skitter, Sewer King
32%inclusion481 decks1.49K decks
24%synergy
Greedy Freebooter
30%inclusion453 decks1.49K decks
25%synergy
Nether Traitor
30%inclusion448 decks1.49K decks
22%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
28%inclusion420 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Plaguecrafter
26%inclusion392 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Gravecrawler
26%inclusion388 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
25%inclusion377 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Nine-Lives Familiar
25%inclusion370 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Dark Confidant
25%inclusion366 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
24%inclusion365 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
23%inclusion345 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Mindslicer
22%inclusion334 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
21%inclusion93 decks434 decks
16%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
21%inclusion317 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion316 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
21%inclusion308 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion298 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
20%inclusion294 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
17%inclusion247 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Pawn of Ulamog
16%inclusion245 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Vraan, Executioner Thane
15%inclusion223 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Heretical Healer
15%inclusion217 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Warren Soultrader
14%inclusion207 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Obliterator
13%inclusion200 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Massacre Wurm
13%inclusion190 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Rankle, Master of Pranks
12%inclusion176 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Infestation Sage
11%inclusion167 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
11%inclusion165 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Sedgemoor Witch
11%inclusion164 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
10%inclusion156 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Cult Conscript
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Viscera Seer
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
-7%synergy
Ornithopter
10%inclusion143 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Abyss
9.2%inclusion137 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
9.0%inclusion81 decks899 decks
4%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
8.9%inclusion133 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred
7.8%inclusion117 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Burglar Rat
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Chainer, Dementia Master
7.7%inclusion115 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Harvester of Souls
7.4%inclusion111 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Nether Spirit
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Champion
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Sinkhole Surveyor
6.8%inclusion100 decks1.47K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Culling the Weak
42%inclusion630 decks1.49K decks
27%synergy
Deadly Rollick
42%inclusion621 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Snuff Out
37%inclusion549 decks1.49K decks
24%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
34%inclusion514 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion465 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Withering Torment
29%inclusion429 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Imp's Mischief
28%inclusion411 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion390 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Deadly Dispute
25%inclusion375 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Dismember
25%inclusion370 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Entomb
24%inclusion361 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Not Dead After All
17%inclusion255 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Defile
16%inclusion246 decks1.49K decks
-20%synergy
Infernal Grasp
15%inclusion225 decks1.49K decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
14%inclusion216 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion208 decks1.49K decks
-11%synergy
Go for the Throat
12%inclusion177 decks1.49K decks
-11%synergy
Undying Malice
12%inclusion174 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
11%inclusion163 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
10%inclusion154 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Tragic Slip
10%inclusion152 decks1.49K decks
-10%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion151 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Despair
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
9.1%inclusion136 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Feign Death
8.9%inclusion133 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Fatal Push
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Liliana's Triumph
8.4%inclusion125 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.0%inclusion75 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Feed the Swarm
41%inclusion610 decks1.49K decks
-10%synergy
Sign in Blood
32%inclusion484 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Night's Whisper
31%inclusion466 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Pox
30%inclusion446 decks1.49K decks
28%synergy
Damnation
29%inclusion440 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
26%inclusion387 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Victimize
22%inclusion333 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Innocent Blood
22%inclusion330 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Imperial Seal
22%inclusion322 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
21%inclusion310 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
18%inclusion267 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Chain of Smog
17%inclusion256 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
17%inclusion254 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
17%inclusion254 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
16%inclusion242 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Exsanguinate
15%inclusion229 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
14%inclusion203 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Unearth
13%inclusion190 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Death Cloud
12%inclusion186 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion184 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Mutilate
12%inclusion180 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Buried Alive
12%inclusion174 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion162 decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
11%inclusion157 decks1.48K decks
-6%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion147 decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Syphon Mind
9.3%inclusion139 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Mire in Misery
8.4%inclusion125 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.3%inclusion124 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Will of the Abzan
7.4%inclusion109 decks1.47K decks
4%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
7.2%inclusion108 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Dark Deal
7.0%inclusion104 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
6.4%inclusion96 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Living Death
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Sinkhole
5.4%inclusion80 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ichor Wellspring
36%inclusion533 decks1.49K decks
34%synergy
Skullclamp
32%inclusion482 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion455 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
26%inclusion394 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Mycosynth Wellspring
22%inclusion323 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Prized Statue
21%inclusion308 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Tangle Wire
20%inclusion300 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion259 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion258 decks1.49K decks
-14%synergy
Cursed Totem
15%inclusion231 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
15%inclusion224 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
14%inclusion213 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion212 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Ensnaring Bridge
13%inclusion195 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Torpor Orb
13%inclusion191 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Winter Moon
12%inclusion183 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
12%inclusion178 decks1.49K decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
12%inclusion177 decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
12%inclusion177 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
11%inclusion103 decks899 decks
-8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion171 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Servo Schematic
11%inclusion169 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
11%inclusion167 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
11%inclusion159 decks1.49K decks
-18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Mephitic Draught
10%inclusion148 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion147 decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Static Orb
10%inclusion146 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Vexing Bauble
10%inclusion144 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Nimblewright Schematic
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Mindcrank
8.4%inclusion125 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
7.1%inclusion24 decks338 decks
6%synergy
Tithing Blade
6.7%inclusion100 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grave Pact
41%inclusion615 decks1.49K decks
22%synergy
Contamination
41%inclusion608 decks1.49K decks
37%synergy
Animate Dead
31%inclusion457 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Oppression
24%inclusion352 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
22%inclusion327 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
21%inclusion317 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Black Market
20%inclusion301 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion282 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
18%inclusion262 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pit
15%inclusion228 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Waste Not
14%inclusion213 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Ghoulish Procession
14%inclusion205 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion179 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Necrogen Mists
11%inclusion171 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Revel in Riches
11%inclusion171 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Nether Void
11%inclusion162 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
10%inclusion151 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Desolation
10%inclusion142 decks1.49K decks
9%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
9.2%inclusion138 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
8.8%inclusion131 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Mornsong Aria
8.7%inclusion19 decks218 decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
8.2%inclusion122 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.2%inclusion122 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Scavenger's Talent
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Dark Prophecy
7.9%inclusion118 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Case of the Stashed Skeleton
7.6%inclusion114 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Chains of Mephistopheles
7.6%inclusion113 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Grave Venerations
7.4%inclusion16 decks216 decks
4%synergy
No Mercy
7.2%inclusion107 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
7.1%inclusion106 decks1.49K decks
-6%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
7.1%inclusion24 decks339 decks
5%synergy
The Eldest Reborn
6.1%inclusion91 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Necrodominance
6.0%inclusion89 decks1.49K decks
3%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.0%inclusion89 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Court of Ambition
5.4%inclusion81 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Sanguine Bond
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.49K decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
23%inclusion350 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
20%inclusion295 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
19%inclusion277 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Professor Onyx
17%inclusion247 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Liliana of the Dark Realms
9.0%inclusion135 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
56%inclusion841 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
52%inclusion773 decks1.49K decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
47%inclusion695 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
43%inclusion648 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Strip Mine
31%inclusion463 decks1.49K decks
28%synergy
Drownyard Temple
30%inclusion448 decks1.49K decks
29%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
28%inclusion417 decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
26%inclusion387 decks1.49K decks
26%synergy
Castle Locthwain
25%inclusion375 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
24%inclusion362 decks1.49K decks
-11%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
23%inclusion336 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Wasteland
22%inclusion324 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Eumidian Hatchery
21%inclusion133 decks619 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion319 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Lake of the Dead
18%inclusion271 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Crystal Vein
18%inclusion269 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Peat Bog
18%inclusion266 decks1.49K decks
16%synergy
Witch's Cottage
16%inclusion233 decks1.49K decks
-9%synergy
Dunes of the Dead
16%inclusion233 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
14%inclusion202 decks1.49K decks
-17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion201 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Barad-dûr
12%inclusion183 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion180 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion162 decks1.49K decks
-5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
11%inclusion157 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Vault of Whispers
10%inclusion153 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Dakmor Salvage
10%inclusion151 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
10%inclusion143 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Mortuary Mire
9.4%inclusion141 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
Cabal Pit
8.7%inclusion130 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
8.2%inclusion123 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Ebon Stronghold
7.8%inclusion116 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
7.6%inclusion59 decks777 decks
-4%synergy
Barren Moor
6.6%inclusion98 decks1.49K decks
-3%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.49K decks
-4%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
6.0%inclusion89 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Realm of Koh
6.0%inclusion20 decks336 decks
3%synergy
Fountainport
5.8%inclusion86 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.5%inclusion82 decks1.49K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
5.3%inclusion79 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion1.39K decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion1.07K decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
41%inclusion613 decks1.49K decks
34%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion549 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion481 decks1.49K decks
18%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
23%inclusion341 decks1.49K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion313 decks1.49K decks
17%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion274 decks1.49K decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
18%inclusion104 decks569 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion272 decks1.49K decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
16%inclusion236 decks1.49K decks
13%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion188 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion178 decks1.49K decks
6%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
8.4%inclusion126 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.0%inclusion104 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.0%inclusion90 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.8%inclusion86 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Swamp
93%inclusion1.39K decks1.49K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
31%inclusion465 decks1.49K decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion390 decks1.49K decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
23%inclusion342 decks1.49K decks
19%synergy
Boggart Trawler
20%inclusion298 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion245 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion224 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
14%inclusion215 decks1.49K decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
14%inclusion206 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion206 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
12%inclusion184 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion179 decks1.49K decks
-14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
10%inclusion155 decks1.49K decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.2%inclusion107 decks1.49K decks
5%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.8%inclusion102 decks1.49K decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
6.3%inclusion94 decks1.49K decks
1%synergy