Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Midrange

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Finest Hour
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Cathedral of War
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
68%synergy
Rogue's Passage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Open the Armory
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Noble Hierarch
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Sublime Archangel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Lore
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Aqueous Form
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Silent Arbiter
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Aven Squire
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Stoic Angel
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Blighted Agent
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Knight of Glory
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Akrasan Squire
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bastion Protector
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Delighted Halfling
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Frontline Sage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Court Archers
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Bloom Tender
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Merchant of Truth
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dawnray Archer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sun Titan
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dauntless Escort
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Lizard, Connors's Curse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eternal Witness
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arbor Elf
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dawn's Truce
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Invigorate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Noxious Revival
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Lifestream's Blessing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Mardu
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Refute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Three Visits
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Kodama's Reach
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Time Wipe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Distortion Strike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Harmonize
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Artful Dodge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Temur
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Exorcise
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Thran Power Suit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Shadowspear
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Darksteel Plate
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Valor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of the Animist
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Power Fist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mask of the Schemer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lumbering Worldwagon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Steel of the Godhead
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Spirit Mantle
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Idolized
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Rancor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Bear Umbra
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Benediction
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Dueling Grounds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Combat Research
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Unflinching Courage
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Destiny
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Security Bypass
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Strong Back
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Lion Umbra
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ardent Plea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Snake Umbra
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Nerd Rage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Staggering Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Curious Obsession
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sixth Sense
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Forge Anew
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Keen Sense
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Spectra Ward
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Super State
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tempest Technique
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Lumbering Falls
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Den
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gavony Township
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Tree of Tales
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Unity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Herd Heirloom
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Temple Garden
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Breeding Pool
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Windswept Heath
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Vista
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Hushwood Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tropical Island
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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