Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Auras

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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
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
2.9%inclusion2 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Honest Work
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
90%inclusion485 decks539 decks
86%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
79%inclusion428 decks539 decks
78%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
77%inclusion417 decks539 decks
74%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
77%inclusion413 decks539 decks
73%synergy
Rancor
73%inclusion394 decks539 decks
68%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
67%inclusion363 decks539 decks
65%synergy
Cathedral of War
64%inclusion347 decks539 decks
63%synergy
Sublime Archangel
63%inclusion338 decks539 decks
61%synergy
Aqueous Form
65%inclusion352 decks539 decks
61%synergy
Spirit Mantle
61%inclusion329 decks539 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
70%inclusion379 decks539 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion368 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion346 decks539 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion332 decks539 decks
58%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion327 decks539 decks
55%synergy
Bear Umbra
56%inclusion302 decks539 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion299 decks539 decks
53%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
55%inclusion299 decks539 decks
53%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
55%inclusion294 decks539 decks
53%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion293 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion150 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion118 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion111 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion111 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion94 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
15%inclusion79 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.2%inclusion39 decks539 decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion37 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Giltspire Avenger
54%inclusion293 decks539 decks
53%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
52%inclusion281 decks539 decks
50%synergy
Stoic Angel
52%inclusion279 decks539 decks
50%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
49%inclusion266 decks539 decks
44%synergy
Silent Arbiter
47%inclusion252 decks539 decks
45%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
45%inclusion240 decks539 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion233 decks539 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion215 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
38%inclusion206 decks539 decks
37%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
35%inclusion187 decks539 decks
29%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
33%inclusion178 decks539 decks
32%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion176 decks539 decks
30%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion159 decks539 decks
27%synergy
Knight of Glory
29%inclusion159 decks539 decks
29%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion151 decks539 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion150 decks539 decks
25%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
27%inclusion144 decks539 decks
26%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
25%inclusion102 decks402 decks
24%synergy
Aven Squire
25%inclusion136 decks539 decks
24%synergy
Akrasan Squire
24%inclusion130 decks539 decks
23%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
23%inclusion125 decks539 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
23%inclusion124 decks539 decks
22%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion123 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
21%inclusion114 decks539 decks
20%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion109 decks539 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion109 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Setessan Champion
19%inclusion104 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
19%inclusion102 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
19%inclusion100 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
16%inclusion86 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Frontline Sage
16%inclusion84 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion79 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion76 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
14%inclusion75 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
14%inclusion74 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Court Archers
13%inclusion68 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
12%inclusion63 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Umbra Mystic
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
11%inclusion60 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion60 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion56 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion55 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion49 decks494 decks
9%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion52 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Tuvasa the Sunlit
9.3%inclusion50 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Eternal Witness
9.3%inclusion50 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
8.7%inclusion47 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion219 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion206 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion164 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion142 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion134 decks539 decks
19%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion113 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion112 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion82 decks539 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion78 decks539 decks
-11%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion59 decks539 decks
-6%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion58 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion55 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.5%inclusion51 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion49 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.9%inclusion48 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.9%inclusion48 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.7%inclusion47 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.7%inclusion47 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion40 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.1%inclusion33 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.8%inclusion31 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion30 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.4%inclusion29 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion258 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion228 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
39%inclusion208 decks539 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
32%inclusion173 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion150 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion144 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion117 decks539 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion110 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion109 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion69 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Retether
13%inclusion69 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion61 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion53 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
8.9%inclusion48 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.9%inclusion37 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion37 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion36 decks539 decks
-11%synergy
Harmonize
5.4%inclusion29 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.0%inclusion27 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
25%inclusion136 decks539 decks
24%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
25%inclusion134 decks539 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion132 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion104 decks539 decks
17%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion98 decks539 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion98 decks539 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion90 decks539 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion84 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
14%inclusion74 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion58 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion41 decks384 decks
9%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion49 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.5%inclusion46 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.2%inclusion39 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.1%inclusion38 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
7.1%inclusion38 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.0%inclusion27 decks384 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.5%inclusion30 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.3%inclusion34 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.8%inclusion31 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.6%inclusion30 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.4%inclusion29 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.4%inclusion29 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.2%inclusion28 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.2%inclusion28 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.1%inclusion12 decks235 decks
5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.0%inclusion5 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Staggering Insight
48%inclusion258 decks539 decks
46%synergy
Combat Research
47%inclusion255 decks539 decks
46%synergy
Ethereal Armor
46%inclusion250 decks539 decks
43%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
44%inclusion238 decks539 decks
43%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
44%inclusion235 decks539 decks
42%synergy
Idolized
42%inclusion226 decks539 decks
41%synergy
Ancestral Mask
38%inclusion203 decks539 decks
34%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
37%inclusion147 decks401 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion196 decks539 decks
34%synergy
Strong Back
33%inclusion162 decks493 decks
32%synergy
Unflinching Courage
31%inclusion166 decks539 decks
29%synergy
Dueling Grounds
31%inclusion165 decks539 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
29%inclusion158 decks539 decks
24%synergy
Snake Umbra
29%inclusion158 decks539 decks
28%synergy
Ardent Plea
29%inclusion154 decks539 decks
28%synergy
Angelic Benediction
27%inclusion147 decks539 decks
26%synergy
Wild Growth
27%inclusion145 decks539 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion144 decks539 decks
18%synergy
Sterling Grove
26%inclusion138 decks539 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
24%inclusion127 decks539 decks
23%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
22%inclusion119 decks539 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion115 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Lion Umbra
20%inclusion79 decks397 decks
19%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
20%inclusion58 decks293 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion99 decks539 decks
17%synergy
Security Bypass
18%inclusion97 decks539 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion88 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Colossification
16%inclusion87 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Destiny
16%inclusion87 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Sage's Reverie
16%inclusion87 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
16%inclusion84 decks539 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion83 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Alpha Authority
14%inclusion78 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Gift of Immortality
14%inclusion74 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Audacity
14%inclusion74 decks539 decks
13%synergy
Timely Ward
13%inclusion71 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion69 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion65 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion65 decks539 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion61 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion56 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Shielding Plax
10%inclusion56 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Almost Perfect
10%inclusion50 decks497 decks
10%synergy
Spectra Ward
10%inclusion54 decks539 decks
10%synergy
Shielded by Faith
9.5%inclusion51 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.3%inclusion50 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.7%inclusion47 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.3%inclusion45 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
5.0%inclusion27 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
7.1%inclusion38 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.1%inclusion38 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion339 decks539 decks
49%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion203 decks539 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion139 decks539 decks
-18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion82 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion37 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion32 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.0%inclusion27 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion437 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion386 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion94 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion86 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion86 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion56 decks539 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.5%inclusion51 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion46 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion45 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.2%inclusion44 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion531 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion528 decks539 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion523 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion499 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion331 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
53%inclusion284 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion282 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion281 decks539 decks
7%synergy
Temple Garden
52%inclusion280 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion264 decks539 decks
-8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
49%inclusion264 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion257 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion256 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion253 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion237 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
37%inclusion147 decks401 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion196 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion193 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion186 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
35%inclusion186 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion179 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion175 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
31%inclusion165 decks539 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion162 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion117 decks397 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
28%inclusion151 decks539 decks
2%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion145 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion125 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion122 decks539 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion110 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion107 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion98 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion98 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion95 decks539 decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
15%inclusion83 decks539 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion76 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion75 decks539 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion75 decks539 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion73 decks539 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion70 decks539 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion64 decks539 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion63 decks539 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion62 decks539 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion59 decks539 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion58 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
11%inclusion58 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion32 decks301 decks
0%synergy
Tropical Island
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion57 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion56 decks539 decks
0%synergy