Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Budget

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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
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
North Pole Gates
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Meditation Pools
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Kyoshi Village
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Destined Confrontation
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion368 decks462 decks
78%synergy
Finest Hour
81%inclusion372 decks462 decks
76%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
71%inclusion326 decks462 decks
69%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
67%inclusion309 decks462 decks
66%synergy
Angelic Benediction
66%inclusion305 decks462 decks
65%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
66%inclusion305 decks462 decks
65%synergy
Aven Squire
66%inclusion303 decks462 decks
65%synergy
Akrasan Squire
63%inclusion290 decks462 decks
62%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
60%inclusion278 decks462 decks
59%synergy
Knight of Glory
60%inclusion275 decks462 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Stoic Angel
60%inclusion276 decks462 decks
58%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
59%inclusion272 decks462 decks
57%synergy
Sigil of Valor
58%inclusion267 decks462 decks
57%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
57%inclusion262 decks462 decks
56%synergy
Frontline Sage
56%inclusion258 decks462 decks
55%synergy
Sublime Archangel
56%inclusion257 decks462 decks
54%synergy
Court Archers
54%inclusion251 decks462 decks
54%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
53%inclusion246 decks462 decks
53%synergy
Rampant Growth
53%inclusion244 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Bant Charm
52%inclusion242 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Creatures
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
50%inclusion231 decks462 decks
49%synergy
Rhox Charger
46%inclusion212 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
41%inclusion189 decks462 decks
38%synergy
Dawnray Archer
40%inclusion186 decks462 decks
40%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
35%inclusion163 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
35%inclusion162 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion159 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion152 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
31%inclusion145 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
28%inclusion128 decks462 decks
26%synergy
Bastion Protector
25%inclusion116 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
24%inclusion113 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Llanowar Elves
20%inclusion94 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
20%inclusion93 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
20%inclusion92 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Escort
19%inclusion87 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Outrider of Jhess
19%inclusion87 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Noble Hierarch
19%inclusion86 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion84 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Sigiled Behemoth
18%inclusion83 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
18%inclusion82 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Merchant of Truth
16%inclusion72 decks449 decks
12%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion64 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Steward of Valeron
13%inclusion62 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Bant Battlemage
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
11%inclusion52 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Knight of New Alara
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Invisible Stalker
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
8.4%inclusion39 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Jenara, Asura of War
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
-4%synergy
Medomai the Ageless
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Mr. Foxglove
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Rhox War Monk
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
6.4%inclusion25 decks392 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion193 decks462 decks
27%synergy
Hindering Light
40%inclusion187 decks462 decks
39%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion183 decks462 decks
-23%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion182 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Charm
32%inclusion148 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion135 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Charm
23%inclusion104 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion89 decks462 decks
-10%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion88 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Insight
19%inclusion88 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion87 decks462 decks
-8%synergy
Selesnya Charm
15%inclusion68 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion63 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Naturalize
8.0%inclusion37 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Loran's Escape
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Harrow
7.6%inclusion35 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Fog
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
6.3%inclusion29 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.4%inclusion21 decks392 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
50%inclusion232 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion143 decks462 decks
-13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
29%inclusion135 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Open the Armory
21%inclusion98 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Winds of Rath
20%inclusion91 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Harmonize
16%inclusion75 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Single Combat
10%inclusion47 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
8.4%inclusion39 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.2%inclusion38 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.2%inclusion38 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Explore
8.2%inclusion38 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
6.9%inclusion32 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Explosive Vegetation
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion17 decks306 decks
5%synergy
Martial Coup
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
47%inclusion217 decks462 decks
45%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion203 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
30%inclusion138 decks462 decks
29%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
20%inclusion92 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Haunted Cloak
15%inclusion67 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion65 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion65 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
14%inclusion64 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Thran Power Suit
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
11%inclusion50 decks462 decks
11%synergy
The Key to the Vault
10%inclusion43 decks422 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.9%inclusion18 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Assassin Gauntlet
8.4%inclusion32 decks380 decks
8%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
51%inclusion234 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Staggering Insight
42%inclusion194 decks462 decks
40%synergy
Rancor
42%inclusion194 decks462 decks
37%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
37%inclusion170 decks462 decks
33%synergy
Unflinching Courage
36%inclusion168 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
34%inclusion159 decks462 decks
32%synergy
Ardent Plea
34%inclusion158 decks462 decks
33%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
34%inclusion157 decks462 decks
31%synergy
Combat Research
32%inclusion146 decks462 decks
30%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
30%inclusion139 decks462 decks
29%synergy
All That Glitters
27%inclusion126 decks462 decks
22%synergy
Idolized
26%inclusion118 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Security Bypass
21%inclusion98 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Snake Umbra
19%inclusion90 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Ethereal Armor
19%inclusion86 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
17%inclusion80 decks462 decks
17%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion62 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Audacity
15%inclusion68 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Spirit Mantle
15%inclusion68 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
13%inclusion60 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Wild Growth
12%inclusion57 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Aether Tunnel
12%inclusion54 decks462 decks
11%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
11%inclusion51 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
11%inclusion50 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Hyena Umbra
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion49 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Eel Umbra
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Colossification
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.0%inclusion31 decks388 decks
7%synergy
Shielding Plax
7.8%inclusion36 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Asha's Favor
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Strong Back
6.1%inclusion27 decks441 decks
5%synergy
Crystallization
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Ancestral Mask
5.6%inclusion26 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Strength
5.1%inclusion17 decks332 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
5.2%inclusion24 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion226 decks462 decks
35%synergy
Cathedral of War
48%inclusion222 decks462 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
-34%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion41 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Access Tunnel
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion297 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion280 decks462 decks
-21%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion179 decks462 decks
28%synergy
Simic Signet
34%inclusion158 decks462 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Signet
27%inclusion125 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion101 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
20%inclusion93 decks462 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion50 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.7%inclusion40 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.0%inclusion37 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
5.8%inclusion27 decks462 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion458 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Forest
99%inclusion457 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion456 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion365 decks462 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Citadel
73%inclusion336 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
51%inclusion235 decks462 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion232 decks462 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion218 decks462 decks
-9%synergy
Canopy Vista
46%inclusion211 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion194 decks462 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
41%inclusion190 decks462 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Plenty
40%inclusion185 decks462 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Mystery
37%inclusion170 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
34%inclusion130 decks388 decks
17%synergy
Bant Panorama
30%inclusion140 decks462 decks
25%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion132 decks462 decks
-17%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion118 decks462 decks
-21%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion113 decks462 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion112 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion112 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Blossoming Sands
24%inclusion110 decks462 decks
18%synergy
Thornwood Falls
22%inclusion101 decks462 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion100 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion92 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
19%inclusion90 decks462 decks
-22%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion89 decks462 decks
14%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion77 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion74 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
16%inclusion62 decks392 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
16%inclusion72 decks462 decks
-15%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion65 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion59 decks462 decks
-6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion56 decks462 decks
-7%synergy
Simic Guildgate
12%inclusion55 decks462 decks
9%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion53 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
11%inclusion50 decks462 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion46 decks462 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
10%inclusion45 decks462 decks
7%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.3%inclusion43 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.1%inclusion42 decks462 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
7.4%inclusion34 decks462 decks
-3%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
2%synergy
Brushland
7.1%inclusion33 decks462 decks
-19%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.7%inclusion31 decks462 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion30 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
1%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.1%inclusion28 decks462 decks
-20%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
5.4%inclusion25 decks462 decks
-15%synergy