Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Budget

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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
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Thoughtweft Imbuer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.8%inclusion2 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.3%inclusion3 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Sokka, Lateral Strategist
1.5%inclusion2 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion368 decks458 decks
78%synergy
Finest Hour
80%inclusion365 decks458 decks
76%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
72%inclusion328 decks458 decks
70%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
68%inclusion311 decks458 decks
67%synergy
Angelic Benediction
67%inclusion307 decks458 decks
66%synergy
Aven Squire
67%inclusion306 decks458 decks
66%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
66%inclusion302 decks458 decks
65%synergy
Akrasan Squire
64%inclusion293 decks458 decks
63%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
62%inclusion286 decks458 decks
62%synergy
Knight of Glory
60%inclusion275 decks458 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Stoic Angel
59%inclusion269 decks458 decks
57%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
59%inclusion268 decks458 decks
57%synergy
Sigil of Valor
58%inclusion264 decks458 decks
57%synergy
Frontline Sage
57%inclusion263 decks458 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
57%inclusion259 decks458 decks
56%synergy
Sublime Archangel
55%inclusion254 decks458 decks
54%synergy
Court Archers
55%inclusion251 decks458 decks
54%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
54%inclusion247 decks458 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion242 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
51%inclusion235 decks458 decks
51%synergy
Creatures
Rhox Charger
46%inclusion209 decks458 decks
45%synergy
Dawnray Archer
40%inclusion182 decks458 decks
39%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion181 decks458 decks
37%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
35%inclusion159 decks458 decks
34%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
34%inclusion158 decks458 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion157 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion143 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
30%inclusion139 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
27%inclusion125 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion117 decks458 decks
25%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
23%inclusion107 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
21%inclusion94 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
20%inclusion92 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
19%inclusion89 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
19%inclusion88 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion88 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Dauntless Escort
18%inclusion83 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
18%inclusion83 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion82 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
18%inclusion81 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion76 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
16%inclusion74 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Merchant of Truth
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion68 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion61 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Bant Battlemage
13%inclusion59 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion55 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion53 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Trygon Predator
11%inclusion49 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion45 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
7.9%inclusion36 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion35 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Rhox War Monk
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
7.0%inclusion32 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
6.8%inclusion31 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.4%inclusion26 decks407 decks
5%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
6.0%inclusion23 decks384 decks
2%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Eternal Witness
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
-9%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Bant Charm
51%inclusion234 decks458 decks
45%synergy
Hindering Light
41%inclusion187 decks458 decks
40%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion183 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
38%inclusion175 decks458 decks
-24%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion174 decks458 decks
-10%synergy
Brokers Charm
30%inclusion138 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion119 decks458 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Charm
21%inclusion95 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion90 decks458 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion85 decks458 decks
-8%synergy
Growth Spiral
18%inclusion81 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Insight
16%inclusion75 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Charm
14%inclusion66 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion61 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion46 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.9%inclusion36 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Fog
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion29 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.2%inclusion20 decks386 decks
4%synergy
Unsummon
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
48%inclusion221 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion144 decks458 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
26%inclusion118 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Open the Armory
20%inclusion90 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Winds of Rath
17%inclusion79 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion75 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion46 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
9.4%inclusion43 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Explore
7.6%inclusion35 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Wargate
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion216 decks458 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion201 decks458 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
29%inclusion133 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion81 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion67 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion63 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion62 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion44 decks458 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.0%inclusion39 decks435 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.1%inclusion32 decks394 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion24 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
-14%synergy
Altar of the Goyf
5.0%inclusion23 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
48%inclusion219 decks458 decks
44%synergy
Staggering Insight
40%inclusion184 decks458 decks
39%synergy
Rancor
40%inclusion182 decks458 decks
35%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
38%inclusion176 decks458 decks
35%synergy
Ardent Plea
37%inclusion168 decks458 decks
36%synergy
Unflinching Courage
34%inclusion158 decks458 decks
33%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
34%inclusion155 decks458 decks
31%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
33%inclusion152 decks458 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
30%inclusion137 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
29%inclusion134 decks458 decks
28%synergy
Idolized
26%inclusion120 decks458 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
26%inclusion119 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion90 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
19%inclusion85 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion85 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Snake Umbra
19%inclusion85 decks458 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion65 decks407 decks
12%synergy
Spirit Mantle
14%inclusion63 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Audacity
13%inclusion61 decks458 decks
13%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
11%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion55 decks458 decks
12%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion55 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion51 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion50 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion49 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion49 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
10%inclusion45 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.2%inclusion42 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Shielding Plax
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Colossification
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
7.4%inclusion30 decks403 decks
7%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.2%inclusion33 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Strong Back
5.8%inclusion26 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Crystallization
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Almost Perfect
5.3%inclusion24 decks452 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.1%inclusion18 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Cathedral of War
50%inclusion231 decks458 decks
49%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion228 decks458 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
-36%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.4%inclusion34 decks458 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion285 decks458 decks
-9%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion272 decks458 decks
-22%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion175 decks458 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
33%inclusion153 decks458 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion123 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion99 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
21%inclusion94 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion53 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion48 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.1%inclusion37 decks458 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.7%inclusion26 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion455 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion454 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion453 decks458 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion359 decks458 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
73%inclusion335 decks458 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion234 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
48%inclusion221 decks458 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion216 decks458 decks
-10%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion209 decks458 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
41%inclusion188 decks458 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
40%inclusion183 decks458 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
40%inclusion181 decks458 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion164 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
33%inclusion133 decks403 decks
17%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion140 decks458 decks
-15%synergy
Bant Panorama
30%inclusion138 decks458 decks
26%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion118 decks458 decks
-22%synergy
Blossoming Sands
24%inclusion108 decks458 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion106 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion104 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
22%inclusion103 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion99 decks458 decks
-20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion96 decks458 decks
-4%synergy
Thornwood Falls
21%inclusion95 decks458 decks
15%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion89 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion86 decks458 decks
14%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion65 decks407 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion72 decks458 decks
-15%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion69 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
15%inclusion67 decks458 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion65 decks458 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion60 decks458 decks
10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion58 decks458 decks
-7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion58 decks458 decks
-6%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion57 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
12%inclusion54 decks458 decks
9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion52 decks458 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
11%inclusion50 decks458 decks
8%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.0%inclusion41 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Grove
8.7%inclusion40 decks458 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
8.3%inclusion38 decks458 decks
-19%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.0%inclusion32 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.0%inclusion32 decks458 decks
-19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion30 decks458 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
6.3%inclusion29 decks458 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.1%inclusion28 decks458 decks
-15%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
0%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.5%inclusion25 decks458 decks
4%synergy