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
9.3%inclusion7 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thoughtweft Imbuer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
2.4%inclusion3 decks123 decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
1.3%inclusion1 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
91%inclusion512 decks563 decks
87%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
75%inclusion420 decks563 decks
73%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
71%inclusion399 decks563 decks
68%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
69%inclusion391 decks563 decks
68%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
69%inclusion387 decks563 decks
66%synergy
Sublime Archangel
66%inclusion373 decks563 decks
65%synergy
Cathedral of War
65%inclusion366 decks563 decks
63%synergy
Rancor
62%inclusion347 decks563 decks
57%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
58%inclusion324 decks563 decks
56%synergy
Rogue's Passage
67%inclusion376 decks563 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
74%inclusion419 decks563 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion407 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
69%inclusion391 decks563 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion332 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Stoic Angel
52%inclusion293 decks563 decks
50%synergy
Open the Armory
52%inclusion290 decks563 decks
49%synergy
Birds of Paradise
51%inclusion289 decks563 decks
17%synergy
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion285 decks563 decks
46%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion275 decks563 decks
47%synergy
Heroic Intervention
46%inclusion259 decks563 decks
15%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
36%inclusion204 decks563 decks
22%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion191 decks563 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
32%inclusion182 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion166 decks563 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion137 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
20%inclusion113 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion68 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.2%inclusion29 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Battlegrace Angel
46%inclusion259 decks563 decks
45%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion244 decks563 decks
29%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
43%inclusion240 decks563 decks
39%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
42%inclusion238 decks563 decks
40%synergy
Mother of Runes
40%inclusion223 decks563 decks
37%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
33%inclusion186 decks563 decks
30%synergy
Knight of Glory
31%inclusion174 decks563 decks
30%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
29%inclusion162 decks563 decks
28%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
29%inclusion162 decks563 decks
15%synergy
Aven Squire
28%inclusion160 decks563 decks
28%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion158 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
27%inclusion152 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
26%inclusion148 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
26%inclusion148 decks563 decks
25%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
25%inclusion139 decks563 decks
19%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
24%inclusion136 decks563 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
24%inclusion135 decks563 decks
23%synergy
Akrasan Squire
24%inclusion134 decks563 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
23%inclusion128 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion126 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
21%inclusion119 decks563 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
20%inclusion114 decks563 decks
15%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
20%inclusion113 decks563 decks
18%synergy
Frontline Sage
18%inclusion100 decks563 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
18%inclusion99 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Eternal Witness
16%inclusion90 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Court Archers
14%inclusion81 decks563 decks
14%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
14%inclusion77 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Giver of Runes
13%inclusion72 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion72 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion70 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
12%inclusion66 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Setessan Champion
11%inclusion62 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Rhox Charger
11%inclusion61 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
11%inclusion49 decks461 decks
9%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
10%inclusion56 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
10%inclusion54 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion54 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.4%inclusion53 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Dauntless Escort
8.5%inclusion48 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
-4%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.5%inclusion42 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Dawnray Archer
7.3%inclusion41 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion259 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
35%inclusion195 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
28%inclusion155 decks563 decks
21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion149 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion136 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
23%inclusion131 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Hindering Light
17%inclusion98 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion85 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion82 decks563 decks
-12%synergy
Eladamri's Call
15%inclusion82 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion81 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion79 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion74 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion69 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
12%inclusion65 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Hunter's Insight
11%inclusion63 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion63 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion46 decks426 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion58 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion55 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
10%inclusion54 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
9.2%inclusion52 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Simic Charm
9.1%inclusion51 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.9%inclusion39 decks563 decks
-7%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.7%inclusion31 decks461 decks
5%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.7%inclusion32 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion29 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
46%inclusion258 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion230 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
36%inclusion205 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Lore
32%inclusion180 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion157 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
27%inclusion153 decks563 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
23%inclusion130 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
21%inclusion121 decks563 decks
20%synergy
Winds of Rath
19%inclusion108 decks563 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion73 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion61 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Wrath of God
10%inclusion56 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
9.2%inclusion52 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.9%inclusion50 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
-9%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.8%inclusion44 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonize
7.8%inclusion44 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion201 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
32%inclusion179 decks563 decks
30%synergy
Shadowspear
29%inclusion163 decks563 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Valor
27%inclusion150 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion143 decks563 decks
23%synergy
Mithril Coat
25%inclusion140 decks563 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
23%inclusion128 decks563 decks
22%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
22%inclusion124 decks563 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion114 decks563 decks
18%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
20%inclusion111 decks563 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
14%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
15%inclusion84 decks563 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
15%inclusion84 decks563 decks
14%synergy
Sword of the Animist
14%inclusion78 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
13%inclusion75 decks563 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion74 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
13%inclusion57 decks442 decks
12%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
12%inclusion69 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion68 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion63 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion18 decks178 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion54 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
9.4%inclusion53 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
9.2%inclusion52 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
9.2%inclusion52 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
8.7%inclusion49 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
7%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.6%inclusion38 decks498 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
7.5%inclusion42 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
7.5%inclusion42 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.5%inclusion42 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
7.3%inclusion41 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.3%inclusion41 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
7.1%inclusion38 decks534 decks
7%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
6.9%inclusion39 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.8%inclusion14 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.7%inclusion38 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Power Fist
6.6%inclusion35 decks530 decks
6%synergy
Celestial Armor
6.2%inclusion20 decks322 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.0%inclusion34 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Spirit Mantle
42%inclusion235 decks563 decks
40%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
40%inclusion223 decks563 decks
38%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
36%inclusion205 decks563 decks
35%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion205 decks563 decks
34%synergy
Bear Umbra
36%inclusion204 decks563 decks
32%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion202 decks563 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
34%inclusion191 decks563 decks
32%synergy
Idolized
33%inclusion186 decks563 decks
32%synergy
Staggering Insight
31%inclusion173 decks563 decks
29%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
29%inclusion163 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Benediction
28%inclusion159 decks563 decks
27%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
28%inclusion157 decks563 decks
27%synergy
Dueling Grounds
27%inclusion151 decks563 decks
26%synergy
Ardent Plea
26%inclusion147 decks563 decks
25%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion100 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
21%inclusion120 decks563 decks
21%synergy
Ethereal Armor
20%inclusion113 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Strong Back
19%inclusion104 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Unflinching Courage
18%inclusion99 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Snake Umbra
17%inclusion96 decks563 decks
16%synergy
Ancestral Mask
17%inclusion93 decks563 decks
13%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion24 decks147 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion91 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Sylvan Library
15%inclusion85 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion85 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
15%inclusion57 decks378 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion79 decks563 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion77 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
13%inclusion75 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion69 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Security Bypass
12%inclusion68 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Sterling Grove
12%inclusion68 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Destiny
12%inclusion67 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion64 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Colossification
11%inclusion62 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion58 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
10%inclusion56 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion54 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion47 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Forge Anew
8.2%inclusion46 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Hyena Umbra
8.0%inclusion45 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.6%inclusion43 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Canopy Cover
7.3%inclusion41 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Lion Umbra
7.2%inclusion33 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Spectra Ward
7.1%inclusion40 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Timely Ward
6.9%inclusion39 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
6.7%inclusion38 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Aether Tunnel
6.6%inclusion37 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Audacity
6.0%inclusion34 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
11%inclusion64 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.2%inclusion29 decks563 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
25%inclusion141 decks563 decks
-19%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
22%inclusion126 decks563 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
21%inclusion116 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion82 decks563 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
13%inclusion72 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion60 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion46 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.9%inclusion39 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.7%inclusion32 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion476 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion414 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion114 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
20%inclusion112 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion103 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion88 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion80 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion75 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion67 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion65 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion64 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
6.0%inclusion34 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion548 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion548 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion543 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion519 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion325 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
55%inclusion311 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Temple Garden
55%inclusion308 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion303 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
53%inclusion298 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion295 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
52%inclusion294 decks563 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
50%inclusion279 decks563 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion247 decks563 decks
-13%synergy
Windswept Heath
43%inclusion244 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion234 decks563 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion231 decks563 decks
11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
40%inclusion223 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion221 decks563 decks
-7%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion221 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion216 decks563 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion213 decks563 decks
8%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion179 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion163 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion144 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
25%inclusion141 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion127 decks563 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
22%inclusion126 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion123 decks563 decks
-4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion100 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion92 decks456 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
19%inclusion105 decks563 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion103 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion101 decks563 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion97 decks563 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
17%inclusion94 decks563 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion88 decks563 decks
3%synergy
Tropical Island
16%inclusion88 decks563 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion82 decks563 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion75 decks563 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion74 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
13%inclusion72 decks563 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion72 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion71 decks563 decks
5%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion67 decks563 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion64 decks563 decks
-10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion42 decks387 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion60 decks563 decks
-5%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion56 decks563 decks
1%synergy
Fortified Village
10%inclusion55 decks563 decks
-4%synergy