Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Expensive Infect

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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
Ancient Tomb
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
94%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Chrome Mox
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mox Diamond
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
63%synergy
Mystical Tutor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Crop Rotation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Glistener Elf
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Blighted Agent
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Ichorclaw Myr
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Sublime Archangel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Blight Mamba
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Venerated Rotpriest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Bloodroot Apothecary
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Bloated Contaminator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Knight of Glory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reveillark
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Silent Arbiter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Akrasan Squire
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Plague Myr
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Giver of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Swarmlord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Mother of Runes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Myr Convert
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rot Wolf
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Priests of Norn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Corpse Cur
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Noble Hierarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Guide of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Evolution Sage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Fynn, the Fangbearer
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lost Leonin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Birds of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Tel-Jilad Fallen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Necropede
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delighted Halfling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Instants
Invigorate
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
95%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Heroic Intervention
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
58%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Apostle's Blessing
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Mental Misstep
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Loran's Escape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Stonewood Invocation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Become Immense
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gods Willing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eladamri's Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Giant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Titanic Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Daze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Harrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Infectious Bite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eldritch Immunity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Might of Oaks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Flusterstorm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Berserk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Carrion Call
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Revival
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Disenchant
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dawn Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Might of Old Krosa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mutagenic Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Mana Leak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Simic Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-4%synergy
Steady Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Groundswell
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Blessed Breath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Sorceries
Distortion Strike
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Artful Dodge
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Kodama's Reach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Cultivation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Three Visits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Scale Up
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Distorted Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Nature's Lore
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Natural Order
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Trigon of Infestation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
The Great Henge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Skullspore Nexus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Mystic Remora
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
55%synergy
Sylvan Library
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Canopy Cover
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Mantle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Aura Shards
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Rancor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Security Bypass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Planeswalkers
Oko, Thief of Crowns
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Nissa, Ascended Animist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Inkmoth Nexus
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Cathedral of War
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Karn's Bastion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Pendelhaven
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Glistening Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Crypt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
70%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
61%synergy
Scalding Tarn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Snow-Covered Forest
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Hedge Maze
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Mana Confluence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Lush Portico
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
City of Brass
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy