Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Auras

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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
Team Avatar
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
2%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.0%inclusion1 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
1.5%inclusion1 decks66 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
90%inclusion499 decks556 decks
85%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
79%inclusion439 decks556 decks
77%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
77%inclusion426 decks556 decks
73%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
76%inclusion423 decks556 decks
73%synergy
Rancor
74%inclusion409 decks556 decks
69%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
66%inclusion369 decks556 decks
64%synergy
Cathedral of War
64%inclusion354 decks556 decks
62%synergy
Aqueous Form
65%inclusion364 decks556 decks
61%synergy
Sublime Archangel
62%inclusion344 decks556 decks
60%synergy
Spirit Mantle
61%inclusion340 decks556 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Noble Hierarch
69%inclusion384 decks556 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion376 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
64%inclusion356 decks556 decks
36%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
62%inclusion342 decks556 decks
58%synergy
All That Glitters
61%inclusion338 decks556 decks
55%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
56%inclusion310 decks556 decks
53%synergy
Bear Umbra
55%inclusion308 decks556 decks
51%synergy
Open the Armory
55%inclusion307 decks556 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion302 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
54%inclusion300 decks556 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion153 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Rhystic Study
22%inclusion121 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion111 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion96 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Giltspire Avenger
54%inclusion299 decks556 decks
52%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
52%inclusion288 decks556 decks
49%synergy
Stoic Angel
52%inclusion287 decks556 decks
50%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
50%inclusion276 decks556 decks
44%synergy
Silent Arbiter
46%inclusion257 decks556 decks
45%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
44%inclusion244 decks556 decks
43%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion235 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Birds of Paradise
40%inclusion220 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
38%inclusion213 decks556 decks
38%synergy
Sanctum Weaver
34%inclusion191 decks556 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
33%inclusion184 decks556 decks
31%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
33%inclusion181 decks556 decks
32%synergy
Knight of Glory
29%inclusion163 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Mother of Runes
29%inclusion162 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
28%inclusion156 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion156 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
26%inclusion147 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
25%inclusion102 decks403 decks
24%synergy
Aven Squire
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Akrasan Squire
24%inclusion132 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
23%inclusion130 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
23%inclusion129 decks556 decks
22%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
22%inclusion124 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
22%inclusion121 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion114 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Setessan Champion
20%inclusion109 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
19%inclusion104 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
17%inclusion92 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Frontline Sage
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion81 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Verduran Enchantress
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Esper Sentinel
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
14%inclusion76 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion68 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Umbra Mystic
12%inclusion66 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Argothian Enchantress
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Jukai Naturalist
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Delighted Halfling
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
10%inclusion50 decks495 decks
9%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
10%inclusion56 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
9.4%inclusion52 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Tuvasa the Sunlit
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
41%inclusion228 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion213 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion165 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion147 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Bant Charm
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion117 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion113 decks556 decks
-6%synergy
Hindering Light
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion42 decks359 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
-6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion55 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Simic Charm
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.2%inclusion33 decks402 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Loran's Escape
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Overprotect
5.0%inclusion18 decks359 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
48%inclusion267 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
43%inclusion237 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Rath
38%inclusion214 decks556 decks
35%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion184 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Kodama's Reach
28%inclusion157 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
26%inclusion147 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
21%inclusion119 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion112 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Single Combat
13%inclusion72 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Retether
13%inclusion72 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Slash the Ranks
12%inclusion65 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion54 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Wargate
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion42 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Harmonize
5.2%inclusion29 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion140 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Valor
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
24%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
24%inclusion134 decks556 decks
19%synergy
Mithril Coat
19%inclusion106 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
18%inclusion99 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
17%inclusion93 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
15%inclusion85 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
13%inclusion75 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion65 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Sword of the Animist
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion42 decks385 decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion58 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion10 decks105 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.8%inclusion49 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Colossus Hammer
8.3%inclusion46 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
7.4%inclusion41 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.0%inclusion27 decks385 decks
6%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.8%inclusion38 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Haunted Cloak
6.5%inclusion36 decks556 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
6.5%inclusion30 decks464 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
6.1%inclusion6 decks98 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion7 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
5.6%inclusion31 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.4%inclusion30 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.1%inclusion12 decks236 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Holy Avenger
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Champion's Helm
5.0%inclusion28 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Staggering Insight
49%inclusion271 decks556 decks
47%synergy
Combat Research
48%inclusion268 decks556 decks
47%synergy
Ethereal Armor
47%inclusion264 decks556 decks
44%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
44%inclusion245 decks556 decks
43%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
43%inclusion238 decks556 decks
41%synergy
Idolized
41%inclusion227 decks556 decks
40%synergy
Ancestral Mask
38%inclusion209 decks556 decks
34%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
37%inclusion147 decks402 decks
33%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
36%inclusion201 decks556 decks
34%synergy
Strong Back
33%inclusion163 decks494 decks
32%synergy
Dueling Grounds
31%inclusion170 decks556 decks
30%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
30%inclusion169 decks556 decks
25%synergy
Unflinching Courage
30%inclusion168 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Snake Umbra
29%inclusion164 decks556 decks
28%synergy
Ardent Plea
28%inclusion156 decks556 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
28%inclusion153 decks556 decks
17%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
27%inclusion149 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Angelic Benediction
27%inclusion149 decks556 decks
26%synergy
Sterling Grove
25%inclusion138 decks556 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
23%inclusion130 decks556 decks
23%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
21%inclusion118 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
20%inclusion60 decks294 decks
19%synergy
Lion Umbra
20%inclusion79 decks398 decks
19%synergy
Security Bypass
19%inclusion103 decks556 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
18%inclusion100 decks556 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
16%inclusion90 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Colossification
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Songbirds' Blessing
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Angelic Destiny
16%inclusion89 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Sage's Reverie
16%inclusion88 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Super State
16%inclusion13 decks83 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion86 decks556 decks
15%synergy
Gift of Immortality
14%inclusion80 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Alpha Authority
14%inclusion80 decks556 decks
14%synergy
Timely Ward
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Audacity
14%inclusion77 decks556 decks
13%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
13%inclusion72 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion67 decks556 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion66 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
12%inclusion66 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion64 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Shielding Plax
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Spectra Ward
10%inclusion56 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Almost Perfect
10%inclusion50 decks498 decks
10%synergy
Shielded by Faith
10%inclusion53 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
9.2%inclusion51 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Estrid, the Masked
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
7.0%inclusion39 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion351 decks556 decks
49%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
38%inclusion210 decks556 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion145 decks556 decks
-18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
15%inclusion83 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion37 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion32 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion450 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion399 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion99 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
16%inclusion91 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
16%inclusion88 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion61 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion50 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.6%inclusion48 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion47 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion46 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Forest
99%inclusion548 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion545 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion540 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion515 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
61%inclusion341 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
52%inclusion288 decks556 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
52%inclusion287 decks556 decks
10%synergy
Temple Garden
51%inclusion286 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion285 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion274 decks556 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
49%inclusion271 decks556 decks
8%synergy
Breeding Pool
47%inclusion262 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion262 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
47%inclusion259 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion246 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
37%inclusion147 decks402 decks
33%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion200 decks556 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
36%inclusion198 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
34%inclusion191 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion190 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion184 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion179 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
30%inclusion167 decks556 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion163 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion116 decks398 decks
12%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
27%inclusion152 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion146 decks556 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion133 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion122 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion110 decks556 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Mystery
20%inclusion109 decks556 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion103 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Plenty
18%inclusion102 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Bant Panorama
16%inclusion87 decks556 decks
11%synergy
Fortified Village
15%inclusion82 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion79 decks556 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion74 decks556 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
13%inclusion74 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Hideout
12%inclusion68 decks556 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion66 decks556 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion63 decks556 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion62 decks556 decks
-5%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion60 decks556 decks
4%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion32 decks302 decks
0%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion58 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion58 decks556 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
-2%synergy
Tropical Island
10%inclusion57 decks556 decks
-2%synergy