Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Voltron

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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
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
2.4%inclusion1 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
2.0%inclusion2 decks98 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
91%inclusion536 decks587 decks
87%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
75%inclusion439 decks587 decks
73%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
70%inclusion413 decks587 decks
68%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
71%inclusion415 decks587 decks
67%synergy
Sublime Archangel
68%inclusion397 decks587 decks
66%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
69%inclusion404 decks587 decks
66%synergy
Cathedral of War
65%inclusion381 decks587 decks
63%synergy
Rancor
62%inclusion365 decks587 decks
57%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
59%inclusion344 decks587 decks
57%synergy
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion399 decks587 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
74%inclusion436 decks587 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion432 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
71%inclusion415 decks587 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion356 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Angel
53%inclusion312 decks587 decks
51%synergy
Birds of Paradise
52%inclusion308 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion303 decks587 decks
49%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion300 decks587 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion290 decks587 decks
48%synergy
Heroic Intervention
47%inclusion274 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
35%inclusion204 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion199 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion189 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion172 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion115 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion30 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Battlegrace Angel
46%inclusion271 decks587 decks
45%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
44%inclusion256 decks587 decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion254 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
43%inclusion253 decks587 decks
41%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion235 decks587 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
35%inclusion203 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Knight of Glory
31%inclusion181 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
31%inclusion180 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
29%inclusion170 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Aven Squire
29%inclusion169 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
29%inclusion169 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
27%inclusion160 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
27%inclusion158 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
26%inclusion155 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion141 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Akrasan Squire
24%inclusion139 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
23%inclusion137 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
23%inclusion137 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
21%inclusion125 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion123 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Frontline Sage
18%inclusion105 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion103 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion95 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Court Archers
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Rhox Charger
11%inclusion64 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Setessan Champion
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
10%inclusion44 decks460 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Dauntless Escort
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
8.9%inclusion52 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.3%inclusion49 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Dawnray Archer
7.2%inclusion42 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion270 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Bant Charm
28%inclusion162 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion158 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion142 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion141 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion99 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion86 decks587 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion81 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
12%inclusion69 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion49 decks424 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion62 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
-6%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion31 decks460 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
47%inclusion274 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Cultivate
42%inclusion247 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
37%inclusion217 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion189 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion168 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion164 decks587 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion136 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion125 decks587 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Rath
19%inclusion112 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion64 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.4%inclusion55 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
8.5%inclusion50 decks587 decks
-9%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion48 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Harmonize
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion218 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion189 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion172 decks587 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Valor
27%inclusion156 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion148 decks587 decks
22%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
22%inclusion132 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion132 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
21%inclusion124 decks587 decks
19%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion68 decks440 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
14%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion82 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion82 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion59 decks440 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion66 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion17 decks157 decks
10%synergy
Thran Power Suit
10%inclusion59 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion56 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.2%inclusion54 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Stars
9.0%inclusion53 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
6.8%inclusion36 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.7%inclusion36 decks534 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.4%inclusion20 decks313 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion12 decks189 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
41%inclusion242 decks587 decks
39%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
39%inclusion228 decks587 decks
37%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
37%inclusion216 decks587 decks
35%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion212 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
36%inclusion211 decks587 decks
35%synergy
All That Glitters
35%inclusion206 decks587 decks
30%synergy
Combat Research
34%inclusion199 decks587 decks
32%synergy
Idolized
32%inclusion188 decks587 decks
31%synergy
Staggering Insight
31%inclusion181 decks587 decks
29%synergy
Angelic Benediction
29%inclusion168 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion168 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
28%inclusion167 decks587 decks
28%synergy
Dueling Grounds
27%inclusion160 decks587 decks
26%synergy
Ardent Plea
26%inclusion152 decks587 decks
25%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
22%inclusion129 decks587 decks
21%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion98 decks460 decks
17%synergy
Strong Back
20%inclusion106 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion114 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion102 decks587 decks
16%synergy
Unflinching Courage
17%inclusion100 decks587 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion93 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Mask
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion90 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Super State
14%inclusion18 decks125 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
13%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
14%inclusion52 decks371 decks
12%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
13%inclusion74 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Angelic Destiny
12%inclusion71 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion69 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Colossification
12%inclusion68 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Sterling Grove
12%inclusion68 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Security Bypass
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion63 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion57 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Forge Anew
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
7.8%inclusion46 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.7%inclusion45 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.5%inclusion44 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Lion Umbra
7.5%inclusion34 decks455 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
7.3%inclusion43 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Spectra Ward
7.0%inclusion41 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Cover
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.6%inclusion39 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.3%inclusion37 decks587 decks
6%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.1%inclusion36 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
12%inclusion72 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion153 decks587 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion131 decks587 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
20%inclusion118 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion61 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion47 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.8%inclusion40 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.3%inclusion31 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion497 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion437 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion120 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Selesnya Signet
19%inclusion113 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Simic Signet
19%inclusion109 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion95 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion85 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion83 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion72 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion70 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
5.8%inclusion34 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion571 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion571 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion566 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion539 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion340 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
56%inclusion326 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion325 decks587 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion316 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion311 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion307 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion305 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
49%inclusion289 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion258 decks587 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion252 decks587 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion240 decks587 decks
9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion239 decks587 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion235 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion231 decks587 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion231 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion229 decks587 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion223 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion190 decks587 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion167 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion147 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion142 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion134 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion130 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion127 decks587 decks
-4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
21%inclusion98 decks460 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion91 decks455 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion111 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion108 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion106 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion98 decks587 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
16%inclusion92 decks587 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
15%inclusion89 decks587 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion87 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion78 decks587 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion77 decks587 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion76 decks587 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion75 decks587 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion73 decks587 decks
-1%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion45 decks380 decks
2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion65 decks587 decks
-10%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion60 decks587 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion58 decks587 decks
-4%synergy