Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Equipment

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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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
88%inclusion301 decks343 decks
84%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
65%inclusion224 decks343 decks
63%synergy
Open the Armory
66%inclusion226 decks343 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion223 decks343 decks
62%synergy
Cathedral of War
63%inclusion217 decks343 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
62%inclusion214 decks343 decks
60%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
61%inclusion210 decks343 decks
59%synergy
Sublime Archangel
58%inclusion198 decks343 decks
56%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
56%inclusion192 decks343 decks
54%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
53%inclusion183 decks343 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
77%inclusion264 decks343 decks
49%synergy
Noble Hierarch
73%inclusion252 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion249 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
58%inclusion198 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
55%inclusion189 decks343 decks
52%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
53%inclusion183 decks343 decks
52%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
50%inclusion170 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion168 decks343 decks
48%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
49%inclusion167 decks343 decks
47%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
48%inclusion166 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion139 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion113 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion106 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion70 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Stoic Angel
47%inclusion162 decks343 decks
46%synergy
Birds of Paradise
46%inclusion159 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
45%inclusion156 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion141 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
38%inclusion129 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion123 decks343 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion101 decks343 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion89 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
25%inclusion87 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion81 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Knight of Glory
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Grand Abolisher
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
21%inclusion71 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Aven Squire
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Akrasan Squire
18%inclusion63 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion49 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Frontline Sage
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.6%inclusion21 decks277 decks
6%synergy
Brass Squire
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Lion Sash
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Charger
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion158 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion156 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
28%inclusion96 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion67 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion30 decks242 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.9%inclusion19 decks277 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion160 decks343 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
45%inclusion155 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion135 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
34%inclusion116 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Three Visits
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion55 decks343 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Rath
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
6.1%inclusion21 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
5.2%inclusion18 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion155 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion153 decks343 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
43%inclusion148 decks343 decks
42%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion144 decks343 decks
41%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion140 decks343 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion127 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Colossus Hammer
36%inclusion122 decks343 decks
34%synergy
Sword of the Animist
33%inclusion113 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion102 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of Valor
26%inclusion90 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion66 decks262 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion82 decks343 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion80 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
22%inclusion77 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
21%synergy
Winged Boots
22%inclusion75 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion55 decks260 decks
20%synergy
Robe of Stars
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion68 decks343 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
18%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion57 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion24 decks169 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion48 decks343 decks
14%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion43 decks310 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion47 decks343 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion42 decks326 decks
12%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
13%inclusion43 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
9.2%inclusion24 decks262 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Argentum Armor
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.4%inclusion23 decks310 decks
7%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Batterskull
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Rancor
41%inclusion141 decks343 decks
37%synergy
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion139 decks343 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion121 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Forge Anew
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
30%synergy
Spirit Mantle
31%inclusion107 decks343 decks
29%synergy
Bear Umbra
31%inclusion105 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Dueling Grounds
29%inclusion98 decks343 decks
28%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
27%inclusion93 decks343 decks
26%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion91 decks343 decks
25%synergy
Strong Back
24%inclusion80 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Staggering Insight
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
22%synergy
Combat Research
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Ardent Plea
21%inclusion73 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Benediction
21%inclusion72 decks343 decks
20%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
17%inclusion60 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion52 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Library
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Unflinching Courage
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
9.3%inclusion32 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion19 decks205 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Colossification
8.7%inclusion30 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion29 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Destiny
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Mask
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.6%inclusion26 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Super State
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.2%inclusion17 decks274 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
59%inclusion202 decks343 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion87 decks343 decks
-19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion76 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion62 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion44 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion37 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion28 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion23 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.4%inclusion22 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.8%inclusion20 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion308 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion262 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion59 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion56 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion40 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion35 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
7.0%inclusion24 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
5.5%inclusion19 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion334 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion332 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion332 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion308 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion204 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
57%inclusion195 decks343 decks
16%synergy
Temple Garden
57%inclusion195 decks343 decks
14%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion187 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
54%inclusion185 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion177 decks343 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion177 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion163 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion150 decks343 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion149 decks343 decks
-13%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion142 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
41%inclusion140 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion138 decks343 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion134 decks343 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
38%inclusion132 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion131 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion128 decks343 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion85 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion79 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion78 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion69 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion54 decks274 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion65 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion64 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
-4%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion61 decks343 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion54 decks343 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion51 decks343 decks
9%synergy
Savannah
13%inclusion46 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion45 decks343 decks
1%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
13%inclusion36 decks277 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion42 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion41 decks343 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion39 decks343 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion38 decks343 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion36 decks343 decks
-3%synergy
Hushwood Verge
10%inclusion22 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Bant Panorama
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion34 decks343 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion33 decks343 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
9.0%inclusion19 decks210 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.0%inclusion31 decks343 decks
-7%synergy