Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Exalted

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
23%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
97%inclusion592 decks608 decks
93%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
95%inclusion575 decks608 decks
93%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
94%inclusion570 decks608 decks
92%synergy
Sublime Archangel
93%inclusion567 decks608 decks
92%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
88%inclusion536 decks608 decks
87%synergy
Cathedral of War
88%inclusion538 decks608 decks
87%synergy
Aven Squire
87%inclusion529 decks608 decks
86%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
86%inclusion521 decks608 decks
85%synergy
Knight of Glory
84%inclusion511 decks608 decks
83%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
84%inclusion509 decks608 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
85%inclusion514 decks608 decks
83%synergy
Akrasan Squire
83%inclusion505 decks608 decks
82%synergy
Noble Hierarch
79%inclusion478 decks608 decks
53%synergy
Angelic Benediction
78%inclusion472 decks608 decks
77%synergy
Stoic Angel
74%inclusion452 decks608 decks
73%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
71%inclusion434 decks608 decks
68%synergy
Frontline Sage
70%inclusion427 decks608 decks
70%synergy
Ardent Plea
70%inclusion425 decks608 decks
69%synergy
Sigil of Valor
68%inclusion415 decks608 decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion410 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion120 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion106 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion104 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion72 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Silent Arbiter
64%inclusion387 decks608 decks
62%synergy
Court Archers
62%inclusion377 decks608 decks
61%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
61%inclusion369 decks608 decks
60%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
57%inclusion344 decks608 decks
56%synergy
Rhox Charger
53%inclusion320 decks608 decks
52%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
46%inclusion281 decks608 decks
44%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
46%inclusion281 decks608 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
45%inclusion272 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Dawnray Archer
41%inclusion251 decks608 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
37%inclusion222 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
36%inclusion220 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
35%inclusion211 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
34%inclusion204 decks608 decks
33%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion198 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
32%inclusion197 decks608 decks
32%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion188 decks608 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
25%inclusion153 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Bastion Protector
22%inclusion135 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
22%inclusion133 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Merchant of Truth
21%inclusion121 decks570 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion113 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
18%inclusion111 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Blighted Agent
18%inclusion110 decks608 decks
17%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
15%inclusion90 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
15%inclusion89 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
14%inclusion87 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion81 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
12%inclusion41 decks333 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Escort
12%inclusion70 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Llanowar Elves
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
7.9%inclusion48 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
7.7%inclusion47 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Knight of New Alara
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Steward of Valeron
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Giver of Runes
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Bant Battlemage
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
64%inclusion388 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion291 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
44%inclusion270 decks608 decks
38%synergy
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion252 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
39%inclusion239 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Hindering Light
28%inclusion170 decks608 decks
27%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion152 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Brokers Charm
25%inclusion149 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion137 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
20%inclusion119 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion102 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion47 decks338 decks
3%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion78 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion44 decks415 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion60 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Return to Nature
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Charm
5.8%inclusion35 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.6%inclusion19 decks338 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Render Silent
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
58%inclusion354 decks608 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
50%inclusion303 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Rampant Growth
48%inclusion292 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion249 decks608 decks
38%synergy
Kodama's Reach
40%inclusion243 decks608 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion155 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion148 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion106 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion82 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion60 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Harmonize
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Single Combat
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion10 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion372 decks608 decks
33%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
46%inclusion277 decks608 decks
41%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
37%inclusion225 decks608 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion185 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
27%inclusion163 decks608 decks
25%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion142 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion127 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion120 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion111 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
16%inclusion95 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion48 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
13%inclusion47 decks376 decks
12%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion45 decks376 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion70 decks608 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion55 decks492 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion63 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.9%inclusion48 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Haunted Cloak
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.9%inclusion36 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.2%inclusion10 decks193 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
65%inclusion393 decks608 decks
64%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
64%inclusion391 decks608 decks
61%synergy
Rancor
58%inclusion351 decks608 decks
53%synergy
Aqueous Form
55%inclusion337 decks608 decks
51%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
49%inclusion300 decks608 decks
47%synergy
Idolized
46%inclusion278 decks608 decks
44%synergy
Spirit Mantle
44%inclusion266 decks608 decks
42%synergy
Staggering Insight
40%inclusion244 decks608 decks
39%synergy
Combat Research
31%inclusion191 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
30%inclusion181 decks608 decks
29%synergy
Dueling Grounds
27%inclusion167 decks608 decks
27%synergy
Bear Umbra
26%inclusion160 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion92 decks415 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion132 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
20%inclusion123 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Unflinching Courage
20%inclusion123 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
18%inclusion48 decks264 decks
16%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Strong Back
15%inclusion83 decks546 decks
14%synergy
Snake Umbra
14%inclusion84 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Security Bypass
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
10%inclusion59 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Colossification
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Strength
9.0%inclusion23 decks256 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Wings
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Audacity
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Wild Growth
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Ancestral Mask
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Almost Perfect
6.2%inclusion34 decks552 decks
6%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion70 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
69%inclusion417 decks608 decks
54%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion152 decks608 decks
-19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
11%inclusion68 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Access Tunnel
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion509 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion477 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion180 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
25%inclusion152 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion135 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion74 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
11%inclusion69 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion54 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion595 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion594 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Island
97%inclusion589 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion547 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
75%inclusion453 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion324 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion324 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion310 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
50%inclusion305 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion289 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion288 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
46%inclusion279 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion245 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Temple Garden
40%inclusion245 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Breeding Pool
38%inclusion234 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion206 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion199 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion128 decks400 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion183 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
28%inclusion169 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
26%inclusion161 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion158 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion153 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion149 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion92 decks415 decks
18%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion133 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion127 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion123 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
20%inclusion121 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Plenty
20%inclusion120 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Panorama
19%inclusion115 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
18%inclusion108 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion107 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Brokers Hideout
17%inclusion101 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Hushwood Verge
16%inclusion43 decks270 decks
6%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion84 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Brushland
13%inclusion81 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion60 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion60 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion60 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Tundra
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
8.4%inclusion51 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
-13%synergy