Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Aggro

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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
Shared Roots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Cathedral of War
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
68%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
65%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Sublime Archangel
60%inclusion33 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
57%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Noble Hierarch
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Spirit Mantle
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Rancor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Aqueous Form
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
45%synergy
Birds of Paradise
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Knight of Glory
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Worldly Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Silent Arbiter
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Akrasan Squire
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Aven Squire
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Stoic Angel
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Court Archers
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Frontline Sage
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Mother of Runes
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Rhox Charger
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Delighted Halfling
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dawnray Archer
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Elvish Mystic
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Spirit
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Setessan Champion
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Insight
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Collective Resistance
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Hindering Light
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Final Showdown
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Restoration Magic
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Blossoming Defense
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Chord of Calling
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Reprieve
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Scour for Scrap
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Wargate
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Winds of Rath
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Rishkar's Expertise
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Slip Through Space
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Fabricate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Shadowspear
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sting, the Glinting Dagger
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Staggering Insight
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Ardent Plea
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Angelic Benediction
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Idolized
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Ethereal Armor
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Bear Umbra
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Dueling Grounds
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Unflinching Courage
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Strong Back
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sterling Grove
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ancestral Mask
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Lion Umbra
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Canopy Cover
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Almost Perfect
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Audacity
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Angelic Destiny
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Aether Tunnel
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Keen Sense
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Privileged Position
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-21%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Access Tunnel
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion43 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion50 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Temple Garden
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Bastion
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy