Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Budget 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
Finest Hour
85%inclusion47 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion44 decks55 decks
78%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
67%synergy
Aqueous Form
67%inclusion37 decks55 decks
63%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
62%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Staggering Insight
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
60%synergy
Stoic Angel
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
57%synergy
All That Glitters
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Knight of Glory
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
51%synergy
Rancor
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
54%synergy
Cultivate
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
50%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Aven Squire
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Creatures
Sublime Archangel
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Akrasan Squire
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Court Archers
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Bastion Protector
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
26%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Frontline Sage
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Silent Arbiter
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Rhox Charger
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Dauntless Escort
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Dawnray Archer
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Danitha, Benalia's Hope
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Skyserpent Seeker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Knight of New Alara
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Invisible Stalker
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Starfield Mystic
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Shanna, Purifying Blade
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Tanglespan Lookout
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Light-Paws, Emperor's Voice
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Kestia, the Cultivator
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Eutropia the Twice-Favored
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Eidolon of Blossoms
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Noble Hierarch
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Transcendent Envoy
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Yenna, Redtooth Regent
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Bant Charm
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Brokers Charm
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Hindering Light
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Charm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Hunter's Insight
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Beast Within
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Blitzball Shot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Gallant Strike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Overprotect
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Return to Nature
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Charm
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Collective Resistance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Absorb
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Render Silent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Refute
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Luminous Rebuke
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rampant Growth
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Farseek
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Open the Armory
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Rath
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
29%synergy
Single Combat
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Combat Tutorial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Slash the Ranks
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Grow from the Ashes
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Lunar Insight
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Time Wipe
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Three Dreams
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Broken Bond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Lore
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-22%synergy
Unfinished Business
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Many Partings
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sigil of Valor
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
38%synergy
Thran Power Suit
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
35%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Holy Avenger
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Quietus Spike
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Barrow-Blade
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Earthrumbler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Colossus Hammer
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Explorer's Scope
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Argentum Armor
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Celestial Armor
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Quick-Draw Katana
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Unflinching Courage
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
47%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Angelic Benediction
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Combat Research
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Ethereal Armor
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Lion Umbra
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Snake Umbra
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Audacity
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Idolized
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
25%synergy
Hyena Umbra
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Eel Umbra
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Aether Tunnel
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Ardent Plea
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Security Bypass
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Ancestral Mask
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Sage's Reverie
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Fertile Ground
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Wingspan Stride
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Colossification
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Strong Back
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Righteous Authority
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Almost Perfect
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Keen Sense
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Shielding Plax
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Spider Umbra
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Feather of Flight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Abundant Growth
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Alpha Authority
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Angelic Destiny
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Umbra
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Prodigious Growth
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Setessan Training
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Timely Ward
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Spectra Ward
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Strength
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Forge Anew
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Calix, Destiny's Hand
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Estrid, the Masked
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Cathedral of War
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-35%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Sol Ring
58%inclusion32 decks55 decks
-23%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Simic Signet
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Selesnya Signet
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion55 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion46 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Prairie Stream
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Canopy Vista
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Mystery
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
-17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-20%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Port Town
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Thornwood Falls
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-12%synergy
Blossoming Sands
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-16%synergy
Simic Guildgate
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-36%synergy
Radiant Grove
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Grove
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Heath
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy