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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Meteor Sword
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.2%inclusion1 decks46 decks
-6%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Mechanical Glider
1.0%inclusion1 decks97 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
82%inclusion377 decks460 decks
78%synergy
Noble Hierarch
94%inclusion431 decks460 decks
68%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
67%inclusion307 decks460 decks
65%synergy
Sublime Archangel
60%inclusion278 decks460 decks
59%synergy
Cathedral of War
60%inclusion275 decks460 decks
58%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
61%inclusion281 decks460 decks
58%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
58%inclusion265 decks460 decks
54%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
54%inclusion249 decks460 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion237 decks460 decks
50%synergy
Rancor
53%inclusion246 decks460 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
78%inclusion359 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Birds of Paradise
73%inclusion336 decks460 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion288 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion286 decks460 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion261 decks460 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
52%inclusion238 decks460 decks
36%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion228 decks460 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
48%inclusion223 decks460 decks
47%synergy
Open the Armory
47%inclusion216 decks460 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
47%inclusion215 decks460 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion281 decks460 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion279 decks460 decks
41%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion268 decks460 decks
44%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
58%inclusion265 decks460 decks
43%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion238 decks460 decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion168 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion160 decks460 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
28%inclusion127 decks460 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion110 decks460 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion87 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Giltspire Avenger
45%inclusion206 decks460 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion202 decks460 decks
30%synergy
Stoic Angel
43%inclusion196 decks460 decks
41%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
41%inclusion190 decks460 decks
38%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
36%inclusion167 decks460 decks
33%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
36%inclusion165 decks460 decks
35%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion164 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
35%inclusion163 decks460 decks
35%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
33%inclusion154 decks460 decks
31%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion151 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
30%inclusion140 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion126 decks460 decks
16%synergy
Knight of Glory
26%inclusion118 decks460 decks
25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion116 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Aven Squire
25%inclusion115 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
25%inclusion113 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
25%inclusion113 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
24%inclusion109 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Akrasan Squire
23%inclusion106 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
23%inclusion105 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
21%inclusion98 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
21%inclusion95 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion85 decks460 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion78 decks460 decks
16%synergy
Eternal Witness
17%inclusion77 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Sun Titan
17%inclusion76 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion72 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Frontline Sage
16%inclusion72 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
15%inclusion70 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion68 decks460 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion61 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
13%inclusion58 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Court Archers
13%inclusion58 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Charger
11%inclusion50 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
11%inclusion49 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
10%inclusion48 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion42 decks428 decks
9%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
9.3%inclusion43 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
9.3%inclusion43 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.1%inclusion42 decks460 decks
-3%synergy
Dawnray Archer
8.5%inclusion39 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Setessan Champion
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.0%inclusion31 decks389 decks
6%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
7.8%inclusion36 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.8%inclusion36 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
7.8%inclusion36 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
41%inclusion189 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion181 decks460 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion137 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion132 decks460 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion121 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
25%inclusion117 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion104 decks460 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion91 decks460 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion83 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion79 decks460 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion71 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion65 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion64 decks460 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion60 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
10%inclusion46 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion45 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
9.3%inclusion43 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion42 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion42 decks460 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.9%inclusion41 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.0%inclusion37 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Negate
7.6%inclusion35 decks460 decks
-7%synergy
Hindering Light
7.6%inclusion35 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.4%inclusion34 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.2%inclusion33 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
7.0%inclusion32 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.7%inclusion31 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion29 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.9%inclusion27 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion22 decks389 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Berserk
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.4%inclusion25 decks460 decks
0%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
41%inclusion189 decks460 decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion183 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
38%inclusion176 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
28%inclusion128 decks460 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion119 decks460 decks
16%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion98 decks460 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion81 decks460 decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion74 decks460 decks
-4%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion63 decks460 decks
-13%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion58 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
12%inclusion54 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.7%inclusion40 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.7%inclusion40 decks460 decks
-9%synergy
Wrath of God
7.8%inclusion36 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Single Combat
7.8%inclusion36 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.6%inclusion35 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Replenish
7.2%inclusion33 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Divine Reckoning
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
47%inclusion214 decks460 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
45%inclusion208 decks460 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
41%inclusion189 decks460 decks
40%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion151 decks460 decks
30%synergy
Sigil of Valor
23%inclusion108 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Buster Sword
20%inclusion30 decks151 decks
19%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion89 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
19%inclusion86 decks460 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion83 decks460 decks
17%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion78 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion72 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion67 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion66 decks460 decks
14%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
14%inclusion65 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion59 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
12%inclusion55 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion55 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion50 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion44 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion47 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion47 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion46 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion44 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.3%inclusion43 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.9%inclusion41 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.0%inclusion37 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
7.7%inclusion33 decks427 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.4%inclusion34 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.4%inclusion34 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.7%inclusion31 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.5%inclusion30 decks460 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.9%inclusion24 decks409 decks
3%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
5.7%inclusion26 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
5.1%inclusion21 decks409 decks
4%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion212 decks460 decks
44%synergy
Aqueous Form
44%inclusion201 decks460 decks
39%synergy
Spirit Mantle
40%inclusion183 decks460 decks
38%synergy
Sylvan Library
38%inclusion177 decks460 decks
32%synergy
Idolized
37%inclusion172 decks460 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion166 decks460 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion151 decks460 decks
27%synergy
Dueling Grounds
33%inclusion150 decks460 decks
32%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
31%inclusion142 decks460 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
31%inclusion141 decks460 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion134 decks460 decks
18%synergy
Ardent Plea
25%inclusion116 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Combat Research
25%inclusion114 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Angelic Benediction
25%inclusion113 decks460 decks
24%synergy
Ethereal Armor
23%inclusion106 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
23%inclusion105 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
22%inclusion103 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
21%inclusion97 decks460 decks
20%synergy
Strong Back
21%inclusion88 decks428 decks
19%synergy
Staggering Insight
20%inclusion94 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion93 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Super State
19%inclusion24 decks125 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion81 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion65 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion40 decks335 decks
10%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
12%inclusion53 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion53 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
12%inclusion53 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Unflinching Courage
11%inclusion50 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion50 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion49 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion46 decks460 decks
-2%synergy
Audacity
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
7.4%inclusion34 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.0%inclusion32 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Security Bypass
6.7%inclusion31 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Colossification
6.5%inclusion30 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.5%inclusion30 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Aura Shards
6.3%inclusion29 decks460 decks
-1%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion29 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.3%inclusion29 decks460 decks
0%synergy
Privileged Position
6.1%inclusion28 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.2%inclusion24 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.2%inclusion20 decks387 decks
4%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.0%inclusion23 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.7%inclusion40 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.5%inclusion39 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.7%inclusion31 decks460 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
52%inclusion237 decks460 decks
33%synergy
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion233 decks460 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion157 decks460 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
32%inclusion148 decks460 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
29%inclusion135 decks460 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion120 decks460 decks
-18%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
16%inclusion72 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
15%inclusion69 decks460 decks
13%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion64 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion63 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion59 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion59 decks460 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion44 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.4%inclusion34 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion29 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Wasteland
6.1%inclusion28 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
5.9%inclusion27 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.4%inclusion25 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion407 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion329 decks460 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
15%inclusion69 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
15%inclusion67 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion64 decks460 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion64 decks460 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion57 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion57 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion55 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion54 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion52 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Selesnya Signet
11%inclusion49 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion47 decks460 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
8.3%inclusion38 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion37 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Savannah
96%inclusion443 decks460 decks
84%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion442 decks460 decks
84%synergy
Tropical Island
96%inclusion441 decks460 decks
83%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion429 decks460 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion428 decks460 decks
3%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion427 decks460 decks
50%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion422 decks460 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion405 decks460 decks
55%synergy
Forest
87%inclusion402 decks460 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion400 decks460 decks
-6%synergy
Island
87%inclusion398 decks460 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion397 decks460 decks
55%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion389 decks460 decks
55%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion318 decks460 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion274 decks460 decks
28%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion264 decks460 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion264 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
45%inclusion206 decks460 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion204 decks460 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
40%inclusion185 decks460 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion168 decks460 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion162 decks460 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion158 decks460 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion154 decks460 decks
27%synergy
Seaside Citadel
31%inclusion142 decks460 decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion142 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
30%inclusion140 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion136 decks460 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion132 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion131 decks460 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion109 decks460 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion107 decks460 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
22%inclusion99 decks460 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion97 decks460 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion87 decks460 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion85 decks460 decks
-12%synergy
Prairie Stream
17%inclusion80 decks460 decks
-29%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
17%inclusion78 decks460 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion63 decks460 decks
-33%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion53 decks389 decks
10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
14%inclusion46 decks338 decks
3%synergy
Lush Portico
13%inclusion60 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion42 decks338 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion54 decks447 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion55 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion54 decks460 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion53 decks460 decks
-9%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion51 decks447 decks
1%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion51 decks460 decks
7%synergy