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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Secret Tunnel
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
88%inclusion323 decks365 decks
84%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion246 decks365 decks
65%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
65%inclusion236 decks365 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion239 decks365 decks
62%synergy
Cathedral of War
64%inclusion232 decks365 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion234 decks365 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion233 decks365 decks
62%synergy
Sublime Archangel
58%inclusion213 decks365 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion207 decks365 decks
55%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
56%inclusion206 decks365 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion283 decks365 decks
50%synergy
Noble Hierarch
74%inclusion270 decks365 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion268 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion216 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion196 decks365 decks
52%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
53%inclusion192 decks365 decks
51%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
49%inclusion180 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
49%inclusion179 decks365 decks
46%synergy
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion177 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
48%inclusion176 decks365 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion148 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion125 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion114 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion103 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion172 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
47%inclusion172 decks365 decks
46%synergy
Stoic Angel
47%inclusion170 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
45%inclusion166 decks365 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion150 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
40%inclusion145 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
36%inclusion131 decks365 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion131 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
30%inclusion109 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion96 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
26%inclusion94 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
24%inclusion88 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion88 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion87 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
22%inclusion82 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Knight of Glory
21%inclusion77 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Aven Squire
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
19%inclusion69 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Akrasan Squire
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
17%inclusion58 decks338 decks
16%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Eternal Witness
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Frontline Sage
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion32 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Brass Squire
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Rhox Charger
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion169 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion164 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion98 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion86 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion80 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion53 decks365 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Hindering Light
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion43 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion29 decks247 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion38 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Dust
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
45%inclusion166 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
35%inclusion127 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion106 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
28%inclusion104 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion92 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion91 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
16%inclusion60 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Rath
16%inclusion59 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion54 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion49 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.2%inclusion30 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion25 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
46%inclusion168 decks365 decks
44%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion164 decks365 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion163 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
43%inclusion158 decks365 decks
42%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion150 decks365 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion138 decks365 decks
35%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion128 decks365 decks
33%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion125 decks365 decks
32%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
32%inclusion115 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion110 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion99 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion99 decks365 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Valor
27%inclusion97 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
26%inclusion96 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion68 decks268 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion88 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
24%inclusion87 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion87 decks365 decks
23%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion85 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion84 decks365 decks
22%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Winged Boots
22%inclusion79 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
21%inclusion57 decks266 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion75 decks365 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion73 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion63 decks365 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion46 decks320 decks
11%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion51 decks365 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion23 decks168 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion45 decks338 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
13%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion44 decks336 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion47 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
13%inclusion46 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion37 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion26 decks268 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.5%inclusion24 decks320 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.6%inclusion24 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rancor
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
38%synergy
Aqueous Form
40%inclusion146 decks365 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
38%inclusion137 decks365 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion132 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion118 decks365 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Mantle
32%inclusion116 decks365 decks
30%synergy
Bear Umbra
30%inclusion111 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Dueling Grounds
30%inclusion109 decks365 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
27%inclusion99 decks365 decks
26%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion97 decks365 decks
25%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
24%synergy
Strong Back
25%inclusion83 decks338 decks
23%synergy
Staggering Insight
22%inclusion81 decks365 decks
21%synergy
Combat Research
21%inclusion76 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Benediction
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Ardent Plea
20%inclusion72 decks365 decks
19%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
18%inclusion65 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion57 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Unflinching Courage
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion35 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.3%inclusion19 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Angelic Destiny
7.9%inclusion29 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Mask
7.7%inclusion28 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Super State
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.1%inclusion26 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.4%inclusion18 decks280 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Security Bypass
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.2%inclusion19 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion218 decks365 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion95 decks365 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion83 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion69 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion31 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion27 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
6.0%inclusion22 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.5%inclusion20 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion329 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion284 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion64 decks365 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion62 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion56 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
5.8%inclusion21 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion356 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion354 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion354 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion331 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion220 decks365 decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
59%inclusion214 decks365 decks
18%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion212 decks365 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion199 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Citadel
53%inclusion193 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion189 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion187 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion173 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
44%inclusion162 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion155 decks365 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion154 decks365 decks
12%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion153 decks365 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion147 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion144 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion142 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
38%inclusion139 decks365 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion103 decks365 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion92 decks365 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
24%inclusion87 decks365 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
23%inclusion85 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion78 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion55 decks280 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion71 decks365 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion70 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion66 decks365 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion61 decks365 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion55 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion52 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion50 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion48 decks365 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion45 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion44 decks365 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion42 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion41 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion40 decks365 decks
9%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion39 decks365 decks
0%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion22 decks209 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion36 decks365 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.3%inclusion34 decks365 decks
-7%synergy