Rafiq of the Many (Commander) - Budget 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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Qasali Pridemage
80%inclusion47 decks59 decks
78%synergy
Finest Hour
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
74%synergy
Giltspire Avenger
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Battlegrace Angel
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Angelic Benediction
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
57%synergy
Ethercaste Knight
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
55%synergy
Sigil of Valor
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Knight of Glory
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Stoic Angel
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Rampant Growth
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Cultivate
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Sovereigns of Lost Alara
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Sublime Archangel
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
49%synergy
Aven Squire
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Shield of the Oversoul
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
44%synergy
Rancor
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Akrasan Squire
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
43%synergy
Sigiled Paladin
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Court Archers
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Danitha, New Benalia's Light
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Frontline Sage
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Guardians of Akrasa
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Bastion Protector
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Galea, Kindler of Hope
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Rhox Charger
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Sun Titan
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Knotvine Paladin
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Elves
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Noble Hierarch
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Dawnray Archer
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Waveskimmer Aven
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Dauntless Escort
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Knight of New Alara
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Steward of Valeron
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Grunn, the Lonely King
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Blighted Agent
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ellivere of the Wild Court
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Jhessian Infiltrator
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Bruna, Light of Alabaster
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Jhessian Balmgiver
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Satyr Enchanter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Nyxborn Hydra
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Kor Spiritdancer
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Shanna, Purifying Blade
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bant Battlemage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Merchant of Truth
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Invisible Stalker
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Eternal Witness
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Empyrial Archangel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rhox Bodyguard
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Bant Charm
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Hindering Light
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
33%synergy
Brokers Charm
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Simic Charm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Charm
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Refute
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Loran's Escape
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Gods Willing
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Saw It Coming
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Harrow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Slip Out the Back
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Shelter
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Render Silent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ram Through
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Giant Growth
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Entish Restoration
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Quick Study
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Bane's Contingency
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Invigorate
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Choose Your Weapon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Naturalize
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Take Up the Shield
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Royal Treatment
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Kodama's Reach
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Open the Armory
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Winds of Rath
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Harmonize
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Single Combat
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Divine Reckoning
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Slash the Ranks
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Prowess
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Ponder
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wargate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Explore
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Preposterous Proportions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Chart a Course
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Wrath of God
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Three Dreams
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Behemoth Sledge
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Haunted Cloak
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Inquisitor's Flail
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Belt of Giant Strength
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Colossus Hammer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Goldvein Pick
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Argentum Armor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Hero's Blade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
The Key to the Vault
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Quietus Spike
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Grafted Exoskeleton
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Barrow-Blade
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Goggles of Night
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Assault Suit
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Aqueous Form
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Angelic Exaltation
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
40%synergy
All That Glitters
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Staggering Insight
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Unflinching Courage
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Armadillo Cloak
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Snake Umbra
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Combat Research
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Favor of the Overbeing
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Ardent Plea
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Spirit Mantle
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Idolized
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Ethereal Armor
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Security Bypass
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Colossification
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Aether Tunnel
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Hyena Umbra
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Audacity
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Dueling Grounds
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Super State
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of the Nayan Gods
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Fertile Ground
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Almost Perfect
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Alpha Authority
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Lion Umbra
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Righteous Authority
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Strong Back
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Feather of Flight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hunter's Talent
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sixth Sense
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shielded by Faith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Enchantress's Presence
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Angelic Destiny
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sphere of Safety
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sage's Reverie
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Mask
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Timely Ward
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Light
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Knight-Errant
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Cathedral of War
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Kishla Village
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vitu-Ghazi, the City-Tree
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nantuko Monastery
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Obelisk of Bant
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Selesnya Signet
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Seaside Citadel
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Prairie Stream
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-28%synergy
Temple of Plenty
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fortified Village
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Strength of the Harvest
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-30%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Krosan Verge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Thornwood Falls
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scattered Groves
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tranquil Cove
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Treva's Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Grove
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Opal Palace
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Thriving Grove
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Botanical Plaza
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy