Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birds

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Sodden Verdure
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion541 decks618 decks
83%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
85%inclusion523 decks618 decks
80%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion512 decks618 decks
79%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion394 decks490 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
76%inclusion467 decks618 decks
73%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion436 decks618 decks
66%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion429 decks618 decks
66%synergy
Judge's Familiar
66%inclusion409 decks618 decks
63%synergy
Winged Portent
65%inclusion401 decks618 decks
62%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion316 decks477 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion504 decks618 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion425 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion323 decks477 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion305 decks468 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion393 decks618 decks
58%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
63%inclusion390 decks618 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
62%inclusion385 decks618 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60%inclusion368 decks618 decks
58%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
58%inclusion361 decks618 decks
57%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion346 decks618 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion133 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
16%inclusion101 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion90 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion80 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
56%inclusion35 decks63 decks
55%synergy
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion326 decks595 decks
51%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
52%inclusion319 decks618 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion310 decks618 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
49%inclusion304 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
48%inclusion298 decks618 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
47%inclusion289 decks618 decks
41%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion274 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
44%inclusion229 decks518 decks
42%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion272 decks618 decks
43%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion264 decks618 decks
38%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion263 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion197 decks479 decks
37%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
41%inclusion254 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Emeria Angel
40%inclusion250 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
40%inclusion246 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion246 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Healer's Hawk
40%inclusion245 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Soulcatcher
35%inclusion218 decks618 decks
35%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
35%inclusion22 decks63 decks
27%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks546 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion211 decks618 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion201 decks590 decks
33%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion194 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Bartz and Boko
30%inclusion19 decks63 decks
22%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion144 decks488 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
29%inclusion181 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Goose
28%inclusion176 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Aerie Mystics
28%inclusion174 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Strix Lookout
26%inclusion51 decks193 decks
26%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
26%inclusion53 decks201 decks
25%synergy
River Hoopoe
26%inclusion162 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion159 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
24%inclusion150 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
23%inclusion142 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion127 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
21%inclusion127 decks618 decks
20%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
20%inclusion15 decks74 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
20%inclusion125 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
18%synergy
Magus of the Moat
18%inclusion109 decks618 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
16%inclusion49 decks297 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion101 decks618 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
15%inclusion94 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion91 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion89 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
7%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion88 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
52%inclusion320 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion233 decks468 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion287 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Lofty Denial
41%inclusion252 decks618 decks
39%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
21%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion198 decks549 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
30%inclusion187 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
30%inclusion183 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion135 decks468 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion174 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion123 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion120 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion114 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion104 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion102 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion73 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion63 decks618 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion56 decks618 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
7.3%inclusion15 decks206 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
7.3%inclusion45 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.6%inclusion36 decks549 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks549 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Watch
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
53%inclusion326 decks618 decks
51%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion281 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
41%inclusion255 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
35%inclusion219 decks618 decks
-9%synergy
Battle Screech
34%inclusion213 decks618 decks
34%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion204 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion194 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion192 decks618 decks
28%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion185 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
27%inclusion169 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion153 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion123 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion118 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion102 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion77 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion65 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion47 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Split Up
7.4%inclusion22 decks298 decks
6%synergy
Chocobo Kick
6.3%inclusion4 decks63 decks
2%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion35 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.3%inclusion33 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.2%inclusion25 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
52%inclusion324 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Herald's Horn
34%inclusion208 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion201 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Door of Destinies
24%inclusion150 decks618 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion39 decks201 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion84 decks618 decks
-14%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion81 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
13%inclusion8 decks63 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
11%inclusion68 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Incubator
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
52%inclusion320 decks618 decks
50%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
47%inclusion293 decks618 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion280 decks618 decks
40%synergy
Bower Passage
45%inclusion279 decks618 decks
44%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion231 decks618 decks
29%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion211 decks618 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
28%inclusion172 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
25%inclusion16 decks63 decks
18%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
22%inclusion134 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion118 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Verity Circle
16%inclusion101 decks618 decks
14%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion99 decks618 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion93 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
13%inclusion82 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
9%synergy
True Conviction
8.3%inclusion51 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.1%inclusion50 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.4%inclusion46 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.4%inclusion17 decks266 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.0%inclusion37 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.5%inclusion34 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
5.2%inclusion32 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion98 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion39 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.1%inclusion38 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion331 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion309 decks618 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
40%inclusion245 decks618 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion172 decks490 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion197 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
31%inclusion194 decks618 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion127 decks500 decks
24%synergy
Lilypad Village
22%inclusion112 decks500 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion95 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion79 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion70 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion67 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion61 decks618 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion54 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.8%inclusion48 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion501 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion448 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion167 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion140 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion108 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion69 decks618 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion63 decks618 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.6%inclusion53 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
7.9%inclusion49 decks618 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.1%inclusion44 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion41 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion31 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion585 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion580 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion577 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion560 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion412 decks618 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion400 decks618 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion313 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion312 decks618 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
49%inclusion305 decks618 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion295 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion279 decks618 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion271 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion256 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
40%inclusion250 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion250 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion244 decks618 decks
26%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion234 decks618 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion226 decks618 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion216 decks618 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion201 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion197 decks618 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion186 decks618 decks
-13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion183 decks618 decks
27%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion153 decks541 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion155 decks618 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion155 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
23%inclusion143 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion135 decks618 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion134 decks618 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion132 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion117 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion103 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion100 decks618 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion97 decks618 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion92 decks618 decks
-13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion87 decks618 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion85 decks618 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion83 decks618 decks
-4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion78 decks618 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion71 decks618 decks
-2%synergy
Hushwood Verge
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
1%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
11%inclusion33 decks293 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion64 decks618 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion63 decks618 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion60 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
9.4%inclusion58 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.2%inclusion57 decks618 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.1%inclusion56 decks618 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.9%inclusion55 decks618 decks
2%synergy