Chainer, Dementia Master (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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MTGStocks
Koh, the Face Stealer
4.7%inclusion6 decks128 decks
3%synergy
Realm of Koh
1.6%inclusion2 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Cat-Gator
0.8%inclusion3 decks385 decks
0%synergy
Canyon Crawler
0.8%inclusion1 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Joo Dee, One of Many
0.8%inclusion1 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Buried Alive
71%inclusion1.30K decks1.82K decks
60%synergy
Soldevi Adnate
57%inclusion1.04K decks1.82K decks
53%synergy
Altar of Dementia
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.82K decks
52%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
59%inclusion1.07K decks1.82K decks
51%synergy
Viscera Seer
66%inclusion1.20K decks1.82K decks
49%synergy
Kokusho, the Evening Star
52%inclusion944 decks1.82K decks
48%synergy
Entomb
58%inclusion1.05K decks1.82K decks
46%synergy
Massacre Wurm
63%inclusion1.15K decks1.82K decks
46%synergy
Vile Entomber
48%inclusion866 decks1.82K decks
42%synergy
Disciple of Bolas
47%inclusion849 decks1.82K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
88%inclusion1.61K decks1.82K decks
37%synergy
Crypt Ghast
75%inclusion1.36K decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion1.25K decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
64%inclusion1.16K decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Jet Medallion
60%inclusion1.09K decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
59%inclusion1.07K decks1.82K decks
41%synergy
Plaguecrafter
56%inclusion1.02K decks1.82K decks
36%synergy
Animate Dead
56%inclusion1.01K decks1.82K decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
55%inclusion1K decks1.82K decks
31%synergy
Feed the Swarm
55%inclusion995 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion647 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
34%inclusion625 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Necropotence
30%inclusion547 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion486 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion238 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
8.7%inclusion158 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Opposition Agent
8.3%inclusion151 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion134 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
6.2%inclusion113 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Imperial Seal
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Vilis, Broker of Blood
48%inclusion881 decks1.82K decks
35%synergy
Carrion Feeder
43%inclusion782 decks1.82K decks
32%synergy
Accursed Marauder
43%inclusion638 decks1.50K decks
22%synergy
Blood Artist
41%inclusion753 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Nirkana Revenant
40%inclusion735 decks1.82K decks
29%synergy
Bog Witch
40%inclusion733 decks1.82K decks
39%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
40%inclusion723 decks1.82K decks
28%synergy
Archon of Cruelty
37%inclusion677 decks1.82K decks
32%synergy
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
37%inclusion664 decks1.82K decks
26%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
36%inclusion651 decks1.82K decks
31%synergy
Abhorrent Overlord
36%inclusion647 decks1.82K decks
31%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
34%inclusion615 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
33%inclusion600 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Meteor Golem
32%inclusion578 decks1.82K decks
30%synergy
Syr Konrad, the Grim
32%inclusion573 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
31%inclusion564 decks1.82K decks
16%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
30%inclusion540 decks1.82K decks
25%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
28%inclusion514 decks1.82K decks
24%synergy
Grave Titan
27%inclusion498 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Razaketh, the Foulblooded
27%inclusion495 decks1.82K decks
22%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
27%inclusion489 decks1.82K decks
19%synergy
Sepulchral Primordial
26%inclusion471 decks1.82K decks
23%synergy
Mindslicer
26%inclusion466 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Disciple of Griselbrand
26%inclusion464 decks1.82K decks
25%synergy
Junji, the Midnight Sky
24%inclusion442 decks1.82K decks
19%synergy
Rune-Scarred Demon
24%inclusion437 decks1.82K decks
19%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
24%inclusion116 decks492 decks
15%synergy
Wurmcoil Engine
23%inclusion424 decks1.82K decks
21%synergy
Warren Soultrader
22%inclusion338 decks1.50K decks
10%synergy
Dread Presence
21%inclusion387 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
21%inclusion375 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Burnished Hart
20%inclusion363 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Grim Haruspex
19%inclusion349 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Doom Whisperer
18%inclusion332 decks1.82K decks
15%synergy
Illuminor Szeras
17%inclusion318 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Yahenni, Undying Partisan
17%inclusion315 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
17%inclusion303 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Butcher of Malakir
16%inclusion296 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Shriekmaw
16%inclusion294 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Harvester of Souls
16%inclusion289 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
15%inclusion203 decks1.33K decks
10%synergy
Burning-Rune Demon
13%inclusion241 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
13%inclusion240 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion195 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Angel of Suffering
13%inclusion236 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
13%inclusion230 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Magus of the Coffers
11%inclusion208 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred
11%inclusion207 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Skirge Familiar
11%inclusion203 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Demon's Disciple
11%inclusion197 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Defile
37%inclusion674 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Withering Torment
30%inclusion401 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Imp's Mischief
30%inclusion540 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion504 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
22%inclusion407 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Village Rites
21%inclusion373 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion306 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Snuff Out
19%inclusion350 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Infernal Grasp
18%inclusion333 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Bitter Triumph
18%inclusion320 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Go for the Throat
16%inclusion291 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion289 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Songs of the Damned
15%inclusion274 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Culling the Weak
15%inclusion271 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Deadly Dispute
15%inclusion264 decks1.82K decks
-9%synergy
Tragic Slip
14%inclusion254 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Consuming Corruption
13%inclusion202 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Sacrifice
13%inclusion233 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Hostile Negotiations
11%inclusion208 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion202 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Sudden Spoiling
10%inclusion181 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Flare of Malice
10%inclusion149 decks1.50K decks
-3%synergy
Dismember
7.9%inclusion144 decks1.82K decks
-3%synergy
Corrupted Conviction
7.9%inclusion143 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Force of Despair
6.4%inclusion116 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Withering Boon
6.3%inclusion115 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Soul Shatter
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
-6%synergy
Reckoner's Bargain
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion107 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Hero's Downfall
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Sheoldred's Edict
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.82K decks
-9%synergy
Baleful Mastery
5.5%inclusion100 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Doom Blade
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion835 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Victimize
46%inclusion834 decks1.82K decks
20%synergy
Sign in Blood
44%inclusion791 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Living Death
43%inclusion773 decks1.82K decks
32%synergy
Mutilate
38%inclusion686 decks1.82K decks
19%synergy
Damnation
34%inclusion626 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Night's Whisper
34%inclusion613 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
32%inclusion582 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Read the Bones
24%inclusion434 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
22%inclusion405 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Bubbling Muck
19%inclusion345 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
18%inclusion327 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
18%inclusion321 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
16%inclusion289 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
15%inclusion182 decks1.18K decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
15%inclusion278 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Syphon Mind
15%inclusion264 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Persist
14%inclusion253 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion245 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Diresight
13%inclusion189 decks1.42K decks
10%synergy
Incarnation Technique
11%inclusion201 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Final Parting
11%inclusion200 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Decree of Pain
11%inclusion197 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
10%inclusion186 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion171 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.8%inclusion160 decks1.82K decks
-6%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
8.8%inclusion140 decks1.60K decks
-3%synergy
Bone Shards
8.0%inclusion145 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Dark Deal
8.0%inclusion145 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.5%inclusion136 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Life's Finale
7.2%inclusion131 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Lively Dirge
7.1%inclusion113 decks1.59K decks
3%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Ransack the Lab
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Queen
6.1%inclusion111 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Exhume
6.0%inclusion109 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Beacon of Unrest
5.6%inclusion101 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion797 decks1.82K decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion780 decks1.82K decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
42%inclusion769 decks1.82K decks
30%synergy
Expedition Map
32%inclusion578 decks1.82K decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion538 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion501 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Whip of Erebos
18%inclusion329 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Skullclamp
17%inclusion309 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
17%inclusion301 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Perpetual Timepiece
9.5%inclusion172 decks1.82K decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
9.5%inclusion172 decks1.82K decks
-18%synergy
Matzalantli, the Great Door
7.8%inclusion142 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
7.2%inclusion130 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion127 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.7%inclusion121 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Spawning Pit
6.5%inclusion119 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
5.7%inclusion38 decks665 decks
-14%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
5.6%inclusion102 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.4%inclusion99 decks1.82K decks
-5%synergy
Nevinyrral's Disk
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion861 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Necromancy
31%inclusion562 decks1.82K decks
25%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
26%inclusion390 decks1.50K decks
21%synergy
Black Market
24%inclusion432 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Grave Pact
23%inclusion422 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion298 decks1.82K decks
-7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
14%inclusion262 decks1.82K decks
11%synergy
Cemetery Tampering
12%inclusion212 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
11%inclusion200 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Tortured Existence
10%inclusion179 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.5%inclusion172 decks1.82K decks
-8%synergy
Out of the Tombs
9.2%inclusion167 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
No Mercy
8.0%inclusion146 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Oppression
7.5%inclusion136 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Oubliette
7.4%inclusion134 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Greed
7.0%inclusion128 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Contamination
6.6%inclusion120 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Font of Agonies
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Attrition
6.2%inclusion112 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Vampiric Rites
5.9%inclusion107 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Exquisite Blood
5.4%inclusion98 decks1.82K decks
-8%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
5.3%inclusion96 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
5.2%inclusion94 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana of the Dark Realms
19%inclusion344 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Liliana of the Veil
6.3%inclusion114 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
5.7%inclusion104 decks1.82K decks
-8%synergy
Utility Lands
Cabal Coffers
73%inclusion1.32K decks1.82K decks
18%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion923 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Bojuka Bog
48%inclusion865 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
47%inclusion854 decks1.82K decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
43%inclusion782 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Cabal Stronghold
41%inclusion745 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
High Market
30%inclusion550 decks1.82K decks
24%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
24%inclusion440 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion406 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion361 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Castle Locthwain
19%inclusion346 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
War Room
19%inclusion341 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Deserted Temple
18%inclusion322 decks1.82K decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
16%inclusion295 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Witch's Cottage
15%inclusion265 decks1.82K decks
-10%synergy
Barren Moor
12%inclusion224 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion161 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion193 decks1.82K decks
-21%synergy
Lake of the Dead
10%inclusion190 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Vesuva
10%inclusion176 decks1.82K decks
7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
10%inclusion174 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Strip Mine
9.1%inclusion165 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.0%inclusion35 decks498 decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion125 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Tomb Fortress
5.9%inclusion108 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.8%inclusion105 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.7%inclusion103 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Mire
5.1%inclusion93 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.82K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion1.60K decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion1.24K decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
36%inclusion661 decks1.82K decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion604 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion498 decks1.82K decks
12%synergy
Caged Sun
19%inclusion344 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
The Soul Stone
17%inclusion70 decks424 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion228 decks1.82K decks
-15%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
11%inclusion200 decks1.82K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion198 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Sceptre of Eternal Glory
8.7%inclusion159 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Nyx Lotus
8.5%inclusion155 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion154 decks1.82K decks
-1%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
7.3%inclusion133 decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Gauntlet of Power
7.2%inclusion131 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.8%inclusion123 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion94 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.1%inclusion92 decks1.82K decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Swamp
90%inclusion1.64K decks1.82K decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion533 decks1.82K decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
28%inclusion504 decks1.82K decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
20%inclusion306 decks1.50K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Cave
13%inclusion205 decks1.54K decks
5%synergy
Boggart Trawler
13%inclusion195 decks1.50K decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
11%inclusion200 decks1.82K decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
9.4%inclusion171 decks1.82K decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
6.2%inclusion112 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.9%inclusion107 decks1.82K decks
1%synergy