Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Equipment

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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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Team Avatar
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
0%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Finest Hour
88%inclusion329 decks373 decks
84%synergy
Open the Armory
67%inclusion251 decks373 decks
64%synergy
Qasali Pridemage
65%inclusion242 decks373 decks
63%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
65%inclusion244 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Cathedral of War
64%inclusion237 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
64%inclusion239 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion238 decks373 decks
62%synergy
Sublime Archangel
59%inclusion219 decks373 decks
57%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
57%inclusion213 decks373 decks
55%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
57%inclusion212 decks373 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swiftfoot Boots
78%inclusion290 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Noble Hierarch
74%inclusion277 decks373 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion271 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion219 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
54%inclusion200 decks373 decks
52%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
52%inclusion195 decks373 decks
50%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
50%inclusion186 decks373 decks
47%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
49%inclusion183 decks373 decks
47%synergy
Silent Arbiter
49%inclusion183 decks373 decks
48%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
48%inclusion178 decks373 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
41%inclusion153 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
34%inclusion128 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion114 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion78 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Birds of Paradise
47%inclusion176 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Stoic Angel
47%inclusion175 decks373 decks
45%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
45%inclusion167 decks373 decks
44%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion155 decks373 decks
28%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
37%synergy
Mother of Runes
36%inclusion133 decks373 decks
33%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
36%inclusion133 decks373 decks
34%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion99 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
24%inclusion89 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Sun Titan
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Knight of Glory
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Aven Squire
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
19%inclusion70 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion59 decks337 decks
17%synergy
Akrasan Squire
17%inclusion65 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Delighted Halfling
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Rashel, Fist of Torm
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Bloom Tender
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Sigarda, Host of Herons
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Frontline Sage
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Court Archers
12%inclusion44 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Giver of Runes
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Agent
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Augmenter
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
7.8%inclusion22 decks282 decks
6%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Brass Squire
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Vexilus Praetor
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Rhox Charger
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Balan, Wandering Knight
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion171 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
45%inclusion168 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion91 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
23%inclusion84 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Eladamri's Call
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion57 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
12%inclusion30 decks246 decks
1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Hindering Light
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
-5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Brokers Charm
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Hunter's Insight
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Tamiyo's Safekeeping
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Simic Charm
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
7.1%inclusion20 decks282 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Return to Dust
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
47%inclusion176 decks373 decks
46%synergy
Farseek
46%inclusion172 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Cultivate
39%inclusion147 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Nature's Lore
36%inclusion133 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Three Visits
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Rampant Growth
29%inclusion108 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Kodama's Reach
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
25%inclusion93 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Winds of Rath
16%inclusion60 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
15%inclusion55 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Slash the Ranks
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Divine Reckoning
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Wrath of God
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Harmonize
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
5.6%inclusion21 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Shadowspear
47%inclusion174 decks373 decks
45%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
46%inclusion170 decks373 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Greaves
44%inclusion163 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
44%inclusion163 decks373 decks
43%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
41%inclusion154 decks373 decks
39%synergy
Mithril Coat
38%inclusion143 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Colossus Hammer
34%inclusion128 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion128 decks373 decks
32%synergy
Behemoth Sledge
32%inclusion118 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
30%inclusion113 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
27%inclusion102 decks373 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of Valor
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
27%inclusion99 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
25%inclusion68 decks267 decks
25%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
24%inclusion90 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
24%inclusion89 decks373 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Thran Power Suit
23%inclusion86 decks373 decks
22%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
23%inclusion86 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Robe of Stars
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Winged Boots
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Basilisk Collar
22%inclusion82 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
22%inclusion58 decks265 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
21%inclusion77 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
20%inclusion74 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Darksteel Plate
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
17%inclusion65 decks373 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
14%inclusion46 decks319 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Cloak
14%inclusion53 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
13%synergy
Mask of Memory
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
14%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Power Fist
13%inclusion45 decks335 decks
13%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion45 decks337 decks
13%synergy
Celestial Armor
13%inclusion22 decks167 decks
13%synergy
Champion's Helm
13%inclusion49 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
13%inclusion47 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Buster Sword
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
10%inclusion37 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion26 decks267 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Argentum Armor
7.8%inclusion29 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.5%inclusion24 decks319 decks
7%synergy
Batterskull
7.2%inclusion27 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Nettlecyst
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rancor
43%inclusion160 decks373 decks
38%synergy
Aqueous Form
40%inclusion151 decks373 decks
36%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
37%inclusion139 decks373 decks
34%synergy
All That Glitters
36%inclusion136 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Forge Anew
32%inclusion120 decks373 decks
31%synergy
Spirit Mantle
32%inclusion120 decks373 decks
30%synergy
Bear Umbra
31%inclusion115 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Dueling Grounds
30%inclusion112 decks373 decks
29%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
27%inclusion101 decks373 decks
26%synergy
Idolized
27%inclusion99 decks373 decks
25%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
26%inclusion96 decks373 decks
24%synergy
Strong Back
25%inclusion84 decks337 decks
24%synergy
Staggering Insight
22%inclusion83 decks373 decks
21%synergy
Combat Research
21%inclusion79 decks373 decks
20%synergy
Angelic Benediction
20%inclusion73 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Ardent Plea
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
18%inclusion68 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
17%inclusion63 decks373 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion58 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Sylvan Library
13%inclusion50 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Snake Umbra
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
10%inclusion20 decks203 decks
8%synergy
Unflinching Courage
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Super State
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Colossification
9.1%inclusion34 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.6%inclusion32 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
8.3%inclusion31 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Angelic Destiny
8.0%inclusion30 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Mirari's Wake
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Ancestral Mask
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Daybreak Coronet
7.0%inclusion26 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Lion Umbra
6.5%inclusion18 decks279 decks
6%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Security Bypass
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
60%inclusion223 decks373 decks
46%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion98 decks373 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
18%synergy
Academy Ruins
19%inclusion72 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion52 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.8%inclusion33 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion28 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion23 decks373 decks
2%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion20 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.1%inclusion19 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion337 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion290 decks373 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion64 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
17%inclusion62 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion62 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
16%inclusion59 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion46 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion41 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
6.7%inclusion25 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
5.9%inclusion22 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
98%inclusion364 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion362 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion362 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion338 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion225 decks373 decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
60%inclusion222 decks373 decks
19%synergy
Temple Garden
58%inclusion218 decks373 decks
15%synergy
Breeding Pool
55%inclusion205 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
53%inclusion199 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion192 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
51%inclusion191 decks373 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
47%inclusion176 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
45%inclusion168 decks373 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion160 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion158 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion156 decks373 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion150 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
40%inclusion149 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion146 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion145 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
39%inclusion144 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
28%inclusion105 decks373 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion95 decks373 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion88 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
23%inclusion87 decks373 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion80 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
20%inclusion55 decks279 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion71 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
19%inclusion70 decks373 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
18%inclusion67 decks373 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion66 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Mystery
16%inclusion61 decks373 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion56 decks373 decks
9%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
15%inclusion41 decks282 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion54 decks373 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
14%inclusion51 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion48 decks373 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion45 decks373 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion43 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Bant Panorama
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion42 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
11%inclusion40 decks373 decks
8%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion22 decks208 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion39 decks373 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion38 decks373 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-4%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion36 decks373 decks
-11%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
9.4%inclusion35 decks373 decks
-7%synergy