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
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
North Pole Gates
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion371 decks461 decks
78%synergy
Finest Hour
81%inclusion375 decks461 decks
77%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
71%inclusion328 decks461 decks
70%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
67%inclusion311 decks461 decks
67%synergy
Angelic Benediction
67%inclusion309 decks461 decks
66%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
67%inclusion309 decks461 decks
66%synergy
Aven Squire
66%inclusion304 decks461 decks
65%synergy
Akrasan Squire
64%inclusion293 decks461 decks
63%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
61%inclusion280 decks461 decks
60%synergy
Stoic Angel
61%inclusion279 decks461 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Knight of Glory
60%inclusion275 decks461 decks
59%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
59%inclusion274 decks461 decks
58%synergy
Sigil of Valor
58%inclusion268 decks461 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
57%inclusion262 decks461 decks
56%synergy
Sublime Archangel
56%inclusion260 decks461 decks
55%synergy
Frontline Sage
56%inclusion259 decks461 decks
55%synergy
Court Archers
55%inclusion254 decks461 decks
55%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
53%inclusion246 decks461 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion246 decks461 decks
27%synergy
Bant Charm
53%inclusion243 decks461 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
51%inclusion235 decks461 decks
50%synergy
Rhox Charger
46%inclusion213 decks461 decks
46%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
41%inclusion191 decks461 decks
39%synergy
Dawnray Archer
40%inclusion185 decks461 decks
40%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
35%inclusion162 decks461 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
35%inclusion161 decks461 decks
21%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
35%inclusion161 decks461 decks
35%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion152 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
32%inclusion148 decks461 decks
30%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion129 decks461 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion116 decks461 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
25%inclusion114 decks461 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
21%inclusion96 decks461 decks
21%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion94 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion93 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
20%inclusion92 decks461 decks
20%synergy
Silent Arbiter
20%inclusion90 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion88 decks461 decks
-6%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
19%inclusion88 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Dauntless Escort
19%inclusion87 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
18%inclusion84 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
18%inclusion82 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion82 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Merchant of Truth
16%inclusion73 decks445 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion66 decks461 decks
13%synergy
Steward of Valeron
13%inclusion62 decks461 decks
13%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
12%inclusion56 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion54 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Bant Battlemage
11%inclusion53 decks461 decks
11%synergy
Trygon Predator
11%inclusion53 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion45 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.9%inclusion41 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
8.9%inclusion41 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
7.8%inclusion36 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
7.6%inclusion35 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.4%inclusion34 decks461 decks
-4%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
7.4%inclusion34 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
6.8%inclusion25 decks366 decks
3%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Rhox War Monk
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.4%inclusion25 decks389 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.3%inclusion29 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
5.4%inclusion25 decks461 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion195 decks461 decks
28%synergy
Hindering Light
40%inclusion186 decks461 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion185 decks461 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion181 decks461 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Charm
32%inclusion149 decks461 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion134 decks461 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion104 decks461 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion91 decks461 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion90 decks461 decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion89 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion87 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Charm
15%inclusion68 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion64 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion59 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion46 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
8.0%inclusion37 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.8%inclusion36 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.6%inclusion35 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.5%inclusion30 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion29 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.4%inclusion25 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.4%inclusion21 decks389 decks
4%synergy
Endless Detour
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
51%inclusion233 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion145 decks461 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion135 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion98 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion94 decks461 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion76 decks461 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion49 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion48 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion46 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion42 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.2%inclusion38 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.0%inclusion37 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.8%inclusion36 decks461 decks
-2%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.3%inclusion16 decks303 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
48%inclusion220 decks461 decks
46%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion205 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion140 decks461 decks
30%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion93 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion68 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion67 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
15%inclusion67 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion64 decks461 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion52 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion49 decks461 decks
10%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.0%inclusion18 decks199 decks
8%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Prowler's Helm
8.5%inclusion39 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion236 decks461 decks
47%synergy
Staggering Insight
42%inclusion193 decks461 decks
40%synergy
Rancor
42%inclusion193 decks461 decks
37%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
38%inclusion173 decks461 decks
34%synergy
Unflinching Courage
36%inclusion166 decks461 decks
34%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
35%inclusion160 decks461 decks
33%synergy
Ardent Plea
35%inclusion160 decks461 decks
34%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
34%inclusion158 decks461 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
31%inclusion145 decks461 decks
30%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
30%inclusion138 decks461 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion125 decks461 decks
22%synergy
Idolized
25%inclusion116 decks461 decks
24%synergy
Security Bypass
21%inclusion96 decks461 decks
20%synergy
Snake Umbra
20%inclusion92 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Armor
18%inclusion85 decks461 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
17%inclusion80 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion61 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Audacity
15%inclusion68 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion67 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion59 decks461 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion57 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Aether Tunnel
11%inclusion53 decks461 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion52 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion49 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion48 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Hyena Umbra
10%inclusion47 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Ring
10%inclusion47 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Colossification
9.1%inclusion42 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.9%inclusion41 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.1%inclusion31 decks385 decks
7%synergy
Shielding Plax
7.6%inclusion35 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Strong Back
6.4%inclusion28 decks437 decks
5%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
-2%synergy
Crystallization
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
5.9%inclusion27 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Ancestral Mask
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.5%inclusion18 decks329 decks
5%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion231 decks461 decks
36%synergy
Cathedral of War
49%inclusion225 decks461 decks
47%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion47 decks461 decks
-34%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion43 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.4%inclusion34 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion296 decks461 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
60%inclusion278 decks461 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion181 decks461 decks
28%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion161 decks461 decks
24%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion127 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion102 decks461 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
20%inclusion94 decks461 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion52 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion49 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.2%inclusion38 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion35 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion26 decks461 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion457 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion456 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion455 decks461 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion365 decks461 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
73%inclusion338 decks461 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
51%inclusion235 decks461 decks
25%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion233 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion218 decks461 decks
-9%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion211 decks461 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
43%inclusion197 decks461 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion187 decks461 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Plenty
40%inclusion184 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion168 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
34%inclusion130 decks385 decks
17%synergy
Bant Panorama
31%inclusion141 decks461 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion132 decks461 decks
-16%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion118 decks461 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion113 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion113 decks461 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion111 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
24%inclusion110 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion101 decks461 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion97 decks461 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion93 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
20%inclusion90 decks461 decks
-22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion89 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
16%inclusion76 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion61 decks389 decks
12%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion72 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion71 decks461 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion65 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
13%inclusion58 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion56 decks461 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion55 decks461 decks
-7%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion55 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11%inclusion52 decks461 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion47 decks461 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion46 decks461 decks
-13%synergy
Tangled Islet
10%inclusion44 decks461 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.3%inclusion43 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
7.2%inclusion33 decks461 decks
-19%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.5%inclusion30 decks461 decks
-1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.1%inclusion28 decks461 decks
-20%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.9%inclusion27 decks461 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.9%inclusion27 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.9%inclusion27 decks461 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
5.2%inclusion24 decks461 decks
-15%synergy