Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
44%synergy
Team Avatar
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cathedral of War
100%inclusion60 decks60 decks
98%synergy
Sublime Archangel
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
95%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
95%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
94%synergy
Finest Hour
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
92%synergy
Knight of Glory
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
87%synergy
Aven Squire
87%inclusion52 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
84%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Ardent Plea
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
71%synergy
Angelic Benediction
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
81%synergy
Akrasan Squire
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
76%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion45 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
67%synergy
Silent Arbiter
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
65%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
67%inclusion40 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Teferi's Protection
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Smothering Tithe
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Worldly Tutor
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Frontline Sage
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Birds of Paradise
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
58%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Court Archers
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Mother of Runes
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
52%synergy
Stoic Angel
55%inclusion33 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Rhox Charger
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Esper Sentinel
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Dawnray Archer
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Blighted Agent
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Merchant of Truth
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Weapons Vendor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Entity Tracker
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Avacyn, Angel of Hope
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Emissary of Soulfire
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Trygon Predator
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Bant Charm
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Simic Charm
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Collective Resistance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Hindering Light
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Loran's Escape
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Overprotect
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Selesnya Charm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
35%synergy
Cultivate
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-13%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Replenish
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Retether
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
63%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
38%synergy
Genji Glove
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Biorganic Carapace
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
9%synergy
The Great Henge
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Bow of Nylea
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thran Power Suit
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Angelic Exaltation
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
64%synergy
Idolized
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Rancor
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Aqueous Form
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Spirit Mantle
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Brilliant Wings
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dueling Grounds
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Bear Umbra
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Staggering Insight
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
25%synergy
All That Glitters
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Strong Back
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Unflinching Courage
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Strength
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Security Bypass
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Audacity
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Alpha Authority
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Almost Perfect
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Felidar Umbra
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Forge Anew
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Song of the Dryads
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Asceticism
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Kor Haven
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
0%synergy
The Aetherspark
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Savannah
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Tropical Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
86%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
83%synergy
Plains
95%inclusion57 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion56 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion55 decks60 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
88%inclusion53 decks60 decks
44%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
83%inclusion50 decks60 decks
51%synergy
Flooded Strand
82%inclusion49 decks60 decks
50%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
39%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Citadel
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
-20%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Urban Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-19%synergy
Hushwood Verge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Canopy Vista
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-27%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-15%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy