Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Expensive

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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
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
3.6%inclusion2 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
1.9%inclusion2 decks106 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
82%inclusion378 decks463 decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
94%inclusion434 decks463 decks
68%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
66%inclusion307 decks463 decks
64%synergy
Sublime Archangel
60%inclusion280 decks463 decks
59%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
62%inclusion286 decks463 decks
58%synergy
Cathedral of War
59%inclusion275 decks463 decks
58%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
59%inclusion271 decks463 decks
55%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
54%inclusion249 decks463 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
51%inclusion237 decks463 decks
49%synergy
Rancor
54%inclusion248 decks463 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion362 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion336 decks463 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion289 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion287 decks463 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion262 decks463 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
51%inclusion237 decks463 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
49%inclusion228 decks463 decks
46%synergy
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion222 decks463 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion217 decks463 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion215 decks463 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion284 decks463 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion282 decks463 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion273 decks463 decks
45%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion270 decks463 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
51%inclusion237 decks463 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion167 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion162 decks463 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion127 decks463 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion111 decks463 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion87 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Giltspire Avenger
45%inclusion207 decks463 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion204 decks463 decks
30%synergy
Stoic Angel
41%inclusion191 decks463 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
41%inclusion191 decks463 decks
38%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
37%inclusion170 decks463 decks
34%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
36%inclusion166 decks463 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
35%inclusion163 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
35%inclusion161 decks463 decks
34%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
34%inclusion156 decks463 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
32%inclusion150 decks463 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion144 decks463 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion124 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion115 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
25%inclusion114 decks463 decks
19%synergy
Knight of Glory
25%inclusion114 decks463 decks
24%synergy
Aven Squire
24%inclusion110 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
23%inclusion108 decks463 decks
21%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
23%inclusion108 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Akrasan Squire
22%inclusion101 decks463 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
22%inclusion101 decks463 decks
21%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion99 decks463 decks
21%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
21%inclusion95 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion82 decks463 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion81 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion80 decks463 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion78 decks463 decks
16%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion73 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
15%inclusion71 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion70 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Frontline Sage
15%inclusion70 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
14%inclusion63 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion56 decks463 decks
12%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion51 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
11%inclusion51 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion48 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion48 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion48 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Charger
10%inclusion47 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion42 decks431 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
10%inclusion44 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
9.1%inclusion42 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion42 decks463 decks
-3%synergy
Setessan Champion
8.9%inclusion41 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.4%inclusion39 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.9%inclusion31 decks392 decks
6%synergy
Dawnray Archer
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
7.6%inclusion35 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion194 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion183 decks463 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion139 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion134 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion125 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
26%inclusion119 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion107 decks463 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion90 decks463 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion85 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion80 decks463 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion72 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion66 decks463 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion64 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion61 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks362 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion46 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion45 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.3%inclusion43 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.3%inclusion43 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion42 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Negate
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
-7%synergy
Hindering Light
7.6%inclusion35 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.6%inclusion35 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.3%inclusion34 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
6.9%inclusion32 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion31 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.8%inclusion27 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Berserk
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion22 decks392 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
42%inclusion196 decks463 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion186 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
39%inclusion181 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion128 decks463 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion125 decks463 decks
18%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion102 decks463 decks
-16%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion83 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion77 decks463 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion65 decks463 decks
-12%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion61 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.9%inclusion41 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
-9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.2%inclusion38 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Single Combat
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Replenish
7.6%inclusion35 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
46%inclusion214 decks463 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
46%inclusion211 decks463 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion189 decks463 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion152 decks463 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of Valor
23%inclusion105 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion91 decks463 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion30 decks156 decks
18%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion85 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion84 decks463 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion78 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion72 decks463 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion70 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion67 decks463 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion65 decks463 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion61 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion49 decks372 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion44 decks372 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion49 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion48 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion47 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion43 decks431 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion45 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion44 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.3%inclusion43 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.2%inclusion38 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Power Fist
7.9%inclusion34 decks430 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.3%inclusion34 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.3%inclusion34 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion31 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.8%inclusion24 decks412 decks
3%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.6%inclusion26 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.1%inclusion21 decks412 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion211 decks463 decks
43%synergy
Aqueous Form
44%inclusion203 decks463 decks
40%synergy
Spirit Mantle
40%inclusion183 decks463 decks
37%synergy
Sylvan Library
39%inclusion181 decks463 decks
33%synergy
Idolized
37%inclusion170 decks463 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion166 decks463 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion152 decks463 decks
27%synergy
Dueling Grounds
33%inclusion151 decks463 decks
32%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
31%inclusion144 decks463 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
30%inclusion141 decks463 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion133 decks463 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
25%inclusion114 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Ardent Plea
24%inclusion112 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Benediction
23%inclusion108 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Ethereal Armor
23%inclusion106 decks463 decks
19%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
23%inclusion105 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion105 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Staggering Insight
21%inclusion98 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
20%inclusion94 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Strong Back
20%inclusion87 decks431 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion93 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Super State
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
17%inclusion81 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion66 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion40 decks339 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
11%inclusion53 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
11%inclusion53 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion53 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Unflinching Courage
11%inclusion51 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion51 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion51 decks463 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion49 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Audacity
8.0%inclusion37 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.3%inclusion34 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.1%inclusion33 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
7.1%inclusion33 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.7%inclusion31 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.5%inclusion30 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Security Bypass
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Colossification
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
6.0%inclusion28 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.2%inclusion24 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.1%inclusion20 decks390 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion54 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.7%inclusion31 decks463 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion237 decks463 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion237 decks463 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion159 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion151 decks463 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion137 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion122 decks463 decks
-18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion73 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion72 decks463 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion67 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion64 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion62 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion59 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion44 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.6%inclusion40 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion30 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
6.3%inclusion29 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.0%inclusion28 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion25 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion408 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion329 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion69 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion67 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion67 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion63 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion58 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion57 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion56 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion53 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion50 decks463 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion46 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
8.4%inclusion39 decks463 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
7.8%inclusion36 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Savannah
96%inclusion443 decks463 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion442 decks463 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion441 decks463 decks
83%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion432 decks463 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion430 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion430 decks463 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion426 decks463 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
89%inclusion410 decks463 decks
56%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion405 decks463 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion403 decks463 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion402 decks463 decks
55%synergy
Island
87%inclusion401 decks463 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion395 decks463 decks
55%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
68%inclusion317 decks463 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
59%inclusion275 decks463 decks
28%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion266 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion265 decks463 decks
27%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion210 decks463 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion206 decks463 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion188 decks463 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion169 decks463 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion161 decks463 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion159 decks463 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion156 decks463 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion144 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion143 decks463 decks
24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion142 decks463 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion138 decks463 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion135 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion133 decks463 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
23%inclusion108 decks463 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion105 decks463 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion100 decks463 decks
16%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion98 decks463 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion87 decks463 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion85 decks463 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion79 decks463 decks
-29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion79 decks463 decks
-6%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion53 decks392 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
13%inclusion61 decks463 decks
-33%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion43 decks342 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion57 decks463 decks
8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion56 decks463 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion55 decks463 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion40 decks342 decks
3%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
7%synergy