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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
8.5%inclusion6 decks71 decks
7%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Abundant Countryside
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
4.1%inclusion3 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
82%inclusion376 decks457 decks
78%synergy
Noble Hierarch
93%inclusion427 decks457 decks
68%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
66%inclusion300 decks457 decks
64%synergy
Sublime Archangel
60%inclusion275 decks457 decks
59%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
61%inclusion280 decks457 decks
58%synergy
Cathedral of War
59%inclusion270 decks457 decks
58%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
58%inclusion266 decks457 decks
55%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
53%inclusion244 decks457 decks
52%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
52%inclusion236 decks457 decks
50%synergy
Rancor
53%inclusion244 decks457 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
79%inclusion359 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Birds of Paradise
72%inclusion330 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
62%inclusion285 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
62%inclusion282 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion259 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion230 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Mother of Runes
50%inclusion227 decks457 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
47%inclusion216 decks457 decks
46%synergy
Shadowspear
46%inclusion211 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
46%inclusion210 decks457 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion277 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion277 decks457 decks
42%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion268 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion267 decks457 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion237 decks457 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion167 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion160 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Worldly Tutor
27%inclusion125 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion109 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion201 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
44%inclusion200 decks457 decks
42%synergy
Stoic Angel
42%inclusion190 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
41%inclusion189 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
36%inclusion166 decks457 decks
34%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion163 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
36%inclusion163 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
35%inclusion161 decks457 decks
35%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
34%inclusion157 decks457 decks
32%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
32%inclusion145 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Grand Abolisher
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Bloom Tender
27%inclusion122 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
26%inclusion117 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
25%inclusion113 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Knight of Glory
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
23%inclusion107 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Aven Squire
23%inclusion103 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Giver of Runes
22%inclusion100 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Akrasan Squire
21%inclusion95 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
21%inclusion94 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
20%inclusion93 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Eternal Witness
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Blighted Agent
17%inclusion77 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Sun Titan
16%inclusion75 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
16%inclusion73 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion72 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Frontline Sage
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Bastion Protector
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Rhox Charger
10%inclusion44 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Setessan Champion
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
9.1%inclusion40 decks438 decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
8.0%inclusion32 decks400 decks
6%synergy
Dawnray Archer
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion198 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
39%inclusion180 decks457 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion141 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion132 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion125 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Eladamri's Call
25%inclusion115 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
23%inclusion104 decks457 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion85 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion78 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion44 decks371 decks
1%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion43 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.0%inclusion41 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Negate
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
-7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Hindering Light
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Simic Charm
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Force of Vigor
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Silence
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Crop Rotation
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Berserk
5.9%inclusion27 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.8%inclusion23 decks400 decks
-1%synergy
Hunter's Insight
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Open the Armory
46%inclusion210 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Farseek
43%inclusion196 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Three Visits
40%inclusion184 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Nature's Lore
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion127 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
27%inclusion124 decks457 decks
26%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion98 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
17%inclusion78 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
16%inclusion74 decks457 decks
-3%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
-12%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion59 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Wrath of God
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Replenish
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Devastation
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion203 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
42%inclusion192 decks457 decks
41%synergy
Mithril Coat
33%inclusion152 decks457 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of Valor
22%inclusion100 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Buster Sword
19%inclusion33 decks173 decks
18%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
17%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
17%inclusion78 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion71 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
15%inclusion70 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
15%inclusion67 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion61 decks457 decks
13%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
13%inclusion49 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Sword of the Animist
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
11%inclusion43 decks381 decks
11%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
10%inclusion46 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion44 decks438 decks
10%synergy
Robe of Stars
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
8.8%inclusion40 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Power Fist
8.2%inclusion36 decks437 decks
7%synergy
Thran Power Suit
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
7.2%inclusion33 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
5%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.0%inclusion25 decks419 decks
3%synergy
Mask of Memory
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.0%inclusion23 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
45%inclusion207 decks457 decks
43%synergy
Aqueous Form
44%inclusion202 decks457 decks
40%synergy
Spirit Mantle
40%inclusion184 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Sylvan Library
40%inclusion181 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Idolized
37%inclusion169 decks457 decks
36%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion164 decks457 decks
31%synergy
All That Glitters
33%inclusion152 decks457 decks
28%synergy
Dueling Grounds
33%inclusion152 decks457 decks
32%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
31%inclusion143 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
30%inclusion139 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion128 decks457 decks
16%synergy
Combat Research
25%inclusion113 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Ethereal Armor
23%inclusion106 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Ardent Plea
23%inclusion105 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Angelic Benediction
22%inclusion102 decks457 decks
21%synergy
Staggering Insight
22%inclusion99 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
21%inclusion97 decks457 decks
20%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion92 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Super State
20%inclusion29 decks148 decks
19%synergy
Strong Back
19%inclusion85 decks438 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
19%inclusion88 decks457 decks
18%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Ancestral Mask
14%inclusion66 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Snake Umbra
12%inclusion55 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Ghostly Prison
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Unflinching Courage
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Sterling Grove
11%inclusion52 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Angelic Destiny
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
11%inclusion51 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Audacity
7.9%inclusion36 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
7.4%inclusion34 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Aura Shards
7.0%inclusion32 decks457 decks
0%synergy
Hyena Umbra
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Fertile Ground
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
6.6%inclusion30 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Privileged Position
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Security Bypass
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
5.8%inclusion23 decks398 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion25 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Alpha Authority
5.3%inclusion24 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
52%inclusion237 decks457 decks
38%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
51%inclusion235 decks457 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion156 decks457 decks
19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
33%inclusion149 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion123 decks457 decks
-17%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion71 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
15%inclusion69 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
13%inclusion58 decks457 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion45 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
9.2%inclusion42 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Maze of Ith
7.7%inclusion35 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
6.8%inclusion31 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion29 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.1%inclusion28 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.7%inclusion26 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion403 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion323 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion83 decks457 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion65 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion63 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion62 decks457 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion54 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion53 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion49 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion47 decks457 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion39 decks457 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.3%inclusion38 decks457 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion37 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Savannah
95%inclusion436 decks457 decks
83%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion434 decks457 decks
83%synergy
Tropical Island
95%inclusion434 decks457 decks
82%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
94%inclusion428 decks457 decks
51%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion426 decks457 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion424 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
92%inclusion421 decks457 decks
48%synergy
Windswept Heath
88%inclusion404 decks457 decks
56%synergy
Forest
88%inclusion404 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion401 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Island
87%inclusion399 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion397 decks457 decks
55%synergy
Misty Rainforest
85%inclusion389 decks457 decks
55%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
69%inclusion316 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
60%inclusion272 decks457 decks
29%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion264 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
57%inclusion262 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
46%inclusion210 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion204 decks457 decks
-1%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion189 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion165 decks457 decks
28%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion154 decks457 decks
25%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion154 decks457 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion152 decks457 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
31%inclusion142 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
31%inclusion142 decks457 decks
24%synergy
Seaside Citadel
30%inclusion136 decks457 decks
-23%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion134 decks457 decks
22%synergy
Marsh Flats
29%inclusion133 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion131 decks457 decks
23%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion108 decks457 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion104 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
21%inclusion98 decks457 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
21%inclusion96 decks457 decks
15%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion84 decks457 decks
-8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion82 decks457 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion80 decks457 decks
-6%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion75 decks457 decks
-29%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion64 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion56 decks400 decks
10%synergy
Canopy Vista
13%inclusion60 decks457 decks
-33%synergy
Hushwood Verge
13%inclusion44 decks352 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion57 decks457 decks
4%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion56 decks457 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion41 decks352 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
11%inclusion50 decks457 decks
7%synergy