Rafiq of the Many (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
Team Avatar
10%inclusion57 decks599 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
4.4%inclusion5 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.4%inclusion16 decks654 decks
-6%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
1.8%inclusion2 decks113 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
1.8%inclusion11 decks624 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
88%inclusion4.05K decks4.58K decks
84%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
75%inclusion3.44K decks4.58K decks
73%synergy
Sublime Archangel
71%inclusion3.24K decks4.58K decks
69%synergy
Cathedral of War
69%inclusion3.15K decks4.58K decks
67%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
67%inclusion3.08K decks4.58K decks
65%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
64%inclusion2.95K decks4.58K decks
63%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
63%inclusion2.88K decks4.58K decks
60%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
57%inclusion2.61K decks4.58K decks
56%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
59%inclusion2.69K decks4.58K decks
56%synergy
Stoic Angel
56%inclusion2.54K decks4.58K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
73%inclusion3.33K decks4.58K decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion3.04K decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion2.86K decks4.58K decks
35%synergy
Path to Exile
57%inclusion2.60K decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Rancor
55%inclusion2.53K decks4.58K decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.58K decks
46%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion2.25K decks4.58K decks
48%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion2.15K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
46%inclusion2.10K decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
45%inclusion2.07K decks4.58K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion987 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion918 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion727 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
13%inclusion578 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.0%inclusion413 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.7%inclusion262 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.7%inclusion261 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Knight of Glory
45%inclusion2.05K decks4.58K decks
44%synergy
Aven Squire
44%inclusion2.01K decks4.58K decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion1.92K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Akrasan Squire
42%inclusion1.92K decks4.58K decks
41%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
41%inclusion1.89K decks4.58K decks
40%synergy
Birds of Paradise
41%inclusion1.89K decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.58K decks
39%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion1.79K decks4.58K decks
36%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
35%inclusion1.60K decks4.58K decks
32%synergy
Frontline Sage
33%inclusion1.50K decks4.58K decks
32%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1.49K decks4.58K decks
30%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Court Archers
28%inclusion1.30K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
28%inclusion1.26K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.58K decks
26%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
26%inclusion1.17K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
25%inclusion1.14K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Rhox Charger
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.58K decks
23%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.58K decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
21%inclusion974 decks4.58K decks
20%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
20%inclusion918 decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
19%inclusion862 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion841 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Dawnray Archer
18%inclusion824 decks4.58K decks
18%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion808 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion784 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
16%inclusion733 decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
15%inclusion696 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion669 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion645 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion595 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
12%inclusion543 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
11%inclusion516 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion497 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Merchant of Truth
10%inclusion468 decks4.53K decks
7%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
10%inclusion470 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
10%inclusion461 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.4%inclusion432 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
9.3%inclusion370 decks3.98K decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Escort
9.2%inclusion421 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.0%inclusion412 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Bloom Tender
8.7%inclusion397 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
8.6%inclusion395 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
8.1%inclusion373 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
7.9%inclusion361 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
7.8%inclusion359 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Setessan Champion
7.7%inclusion353 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
7.4%inclusion341 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
7.4%inclusion339 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion2.05K decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
39%inclusion1.79K decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
32%inclusion1.47K decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Bant Charm
31%inclusion1.43K decks4.58K decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion1.04K decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion978 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion944 decks4.58K decks
-6%synergy
Hindering Light
20%inclusion933 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Brokers Charm
15%inclusion677 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion551 decks4.58K decks
-14%synergy
Simic Charm
12%inclusion548 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion530 decks4.58K decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion528 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion513 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion489 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion448 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion446 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
10%inclusion439 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion435 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.2%inclusion423 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.2%inclusion422 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.9%inclusion334 decks3.75K decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Grip
7.1%inclusion326 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
6.7%inclusion308 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion236 decks3.98K decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.9%inclusion271 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Charm
5.8%inclusion264 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion231 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
42%inclusion1.92K decks4.58K decks
39%synergy
Rampant Growth
38%inclusion1.73K decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion1.30K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Three Visits
21%inclusion966 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Rath
18%inclusion823 decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
15%inclusion671 decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Single Combat
11%inclusion509 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
11%inclusion485 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Wargate
9.0%inclusion413 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.3%inclusion380 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion377 decks4.58K decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion360 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion348 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.6%inclusion346 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion313 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Harmonize
6.5%inclusion298 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion237 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
39%inclusion1.78K decks4.58K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.58K decks
22%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
26%inclusion1.19K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
23%inclusion1.04K decks4.58K decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
21%inclusion973 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion940 decks4.58K decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion893 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
19%inclusion884 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
16%inclusion725 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
16%inclusion719 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion598 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
12%inclusion535 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Colossus Hammer
11%inclusion486 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion396 decks3.86K decks
9%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion469 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion444 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
10%inclusion441 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.0%inclusion411 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
8.8%inclusion338 decks3.86K decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.2%inclusion376 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.0%inclusion368 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.0%inclusion366 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.0%inclusion364 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.6%inclusion323 decks4.24K decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
7.3%inclusion131 decks1.79K decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.2%inclusion331 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.7%inclusion308 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
6.6%inclusion302 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion140 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
6.1%inclusion277 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
6.0%inclusion274 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
6.0%inclusion273 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.9%inclusion270 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.8%inclusion265 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.5%inclusion250 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Power Fist
5.4%inclusion236 decks4.41K decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.2%inclusion238 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.2%inclusion163 decks3.16K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Benediction
43%inclusion1.96K decks4.58K decks
42%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.58K decks
39%synergy
Spirit Mantle
40%inclusion1.85K decks4.58K decks
38%synergy
Ardent Plea
38%inclusion1.73K decks4.58K decks
37%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.58K decks
36%synergy
Idolized
36%inclusion1.63K decks4.58K decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
34%inclusion1.57K decks4.58K decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
33%inclusion1.51K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Staggering Insight
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.58K decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Dueling Grounds
28%inclusion1.29K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.58K decks
25%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
25%inclusion1.14K decks4.58K decks
23%synergy
Ethereal Armor
21%inclusion971 decks4.58K decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion799 decks3.98K decks
16%synergy
Unflinching Courage
20%inclusion913 decks4.58K decks
18%synergy
Snake Umbra
16%inclusion751 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Strong Back
16%inclusion722 decks4.42K decks
15%synergy
Ancestral Mask
15%inclusion678 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion639 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Security Bypass
12%inclusion540 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
11%inclusion524 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
11%inclusion499 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion486 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion361 decks3.45K decks
9%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion157 decks1.51K decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion468 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion468 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion447 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Sterling Grove
10%inclusion442 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Angelic Destiny
10%inclusion439 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.5%inclusion434 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.3%inclusion425 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.3%inclusion425 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Colossification
8.9%inclusion409 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
8.2%inclusion376 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Audacity
7.9%inclusion362 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.3%inclusion332 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.1%inclusion324 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
7.0%inclusion322 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
6.9%inclusion317 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.7%inclusion309 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.7%inclusion266 decks3.94K decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.5%inclusion296 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Timely Ward
6.1%inclusion281 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.1%inclusion280 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
5.8%inclusion267 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Spectra Ward
5.3%inclusion244 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
9.3%inclusion424 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.1%inclusion232 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion2.73K decks4.58K decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion1.17K decks4.58K decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
21%inclusion984 decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion703 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion496 decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion445 decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion363 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion277 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion3.70K decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion3.30K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion1K decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
20%inclusion907 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion856 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion550 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion545 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion506 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion495 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion479 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion476 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
8.0%inclusion368 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion4.42K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion4.41K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion4.39K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.06K decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion2.84K decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion2.41K decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion2.32K decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion2.24K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion2.22K decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Temple Garden
48%inclusion2.21K decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
46%inclusion2.12K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion2.12K decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion2.03K decks4.58K decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion1.97K decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
42%inclusion1.91K decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
34%inclusion1.54K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion1.53K decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion1.49K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion1.21K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion1.18K decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion878 decks3.94K decks
6%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
20%inclusion799 decks3.98K decks
16%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion905 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion905 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion895 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion885 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion885 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion867 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion663 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
14%inclusion661 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion656 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion638 decks4.58K decks
-11%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion607 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Tropical Island
13%inclusion585 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
13%inclusion581 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion580 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion521 decks4.58K decks
-10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
11%inclusion489 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion482 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion470 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion454 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion343 decks3.49K decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion432 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
8.5%inclusion297 decks3.49K decks
0%synergy