Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birds

Background image for The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Sodden Verdure
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Shimmerwilds Growth
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
88%inclusion556 decks634 decks
83%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
85%inclusion539 decks634 decks
81%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
83%inclusion525 decks634 decks
79%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
80%inclusion395 decks491 decks
74%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
76%inclusion483 decks634 decks
73%synergy
Flurry of Wings
71%inclusion450 decks634 decks
67%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
69%inclusion440 decks634 decks
66%synergy
Winged Portent
66%inclusion417 decks634 decks
63%synergy
Judge's Familiar
67%inclusion423 decks634 decks
63%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
66%inclusion317 decks478 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
82%inclusion519 decks634 decks
47%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion436 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion323 decks478 decks
59%synergy
Murmuration
65%inclusion306 decks469 decks
60%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion408 decks634 decks
59%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
63%inclusion400 decks634 decks
60%synergy
Airborne Aid
62%inclusion396 decks634 decks
59%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
60%inclusion380 decks634 decks
58%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
59%inclusion373 decks634 decks
58%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
56%inclusion357 decks634 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion136 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion105 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
16%inclusion102 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion90 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion82 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
11%inclusion71 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
9.3%inclusion59 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Smothering Tithe
9.0%inclusion57 decks634 decks
-7%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion37 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Aven Interrupter
55%inclusion328 decks596 decks
51%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
55%inclusion34 decks62 decks
54%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
52%inclusion328 decks634 decks
50%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
50%inclusion319 decks634 decks
47%synergy
Wingmate Roc
50%inclusion316 decks634 decks
48%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
48%inclusion307 decks634 decks
47%synergy
The Goose Mother
47%inclusion298 decks634 decks
42%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
45%inclusion231 decks519 decks
43%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
44%inclusion281 decks634 decks
43%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
44%inclusion278 decks634 decks
43%synergy
Ledger Shredder
43%inclusion273 decks634 decks
38%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
43%inclusion272 decks634 decks
39%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
42%inclusion265 decks634 decks
41%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
41%inclusion197 decks480 decks
37%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
41%inclusion258 decks634 decks
40%synergy
Emeria Angel
41%inclusion258 decks634 decks
36%synergy
Healer's Hawk
40%inclusion252 decks634 decks
37%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
40%inclusion252 decks634 decks
39%synergy
Soulcatcher
36%inclusion226 decks634 decks
35%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
35%inclusion190 decks547 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
34%inclusion216 decks634 decks
32%synergy
Harrier Strix
34%inclusion201 decks591 decks
33%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
34%inclusion21 decks62 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
31%inclusion196 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Shrike Force
30%inclusion145 decks489 decks
28%synergy
Gilded Goose
29%inclusion184 decks634 decks
24%synergy
Aerie Mystics
29%inclusion183 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
29%inclusion183 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Bartz and Boko
27%inclusion17 decks62 decks
19%synergy
Strix Lookout
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
26%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
27%inclusion54 decks202 decks
26%synergy
River Hoopoe
26%inclusion168 decks634 decks
26%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
26%inclusion164 decks634 decks
24%synergy
Augury Owl
24%inclusion155 decks634 decks
24%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
23%inclusion145 decks634 decks
20%synergy
Owlbear Cub
21%inclusion134 decks634 decks
20%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
21%inclusion132 decks634 decks
20%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
21%inclusion130 decks634 decks
18%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
19%inclusion121 decks634 decks
19%synergy
Magus of the Moat
18%inclusion111 decks634 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
17%inclusion50 decks298 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion102 decks634 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion99 decks634 decks
15%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
15%inclusion96 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion89 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
14%inclusion89 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Radagast, Wizard of Wilds
14%inclusion86 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Commander Eesha
13%inclusion84 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
51%inclusion326 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Dazzling Denial
49%inclusion232 decks469 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion299 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Lofty Denial
41%inclusion262 decks634 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion242 decks634 decks
22%synergy
Strix Serenade
36%inclusion198 decks550 decks
32%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion196 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Rally of Wings
30%inclusion192 decks634 decks
30%synergy
Perch Protection
29%inclusion137 decks469 decks
20%synergy
Heroic Intervention
28%inclusion176 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion125 decks483 decks
15%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion126 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion119 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion109 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion107 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion89 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
12%inclusion75 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion74 decks634 decks
9%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion71 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion64 decks634 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.3%inclusion59 decks634 decks
-18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.7%inclusion55 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion16 decks207 decks
7%synergy
Eladamri's Call
7.7%inclusion49 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
7.4%inclusion47 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
7.1%inclusion45 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.7%inclusion37 decks550 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.4%inclusion35 decks550 decks
0%synergy
Keep Watch
6.3%inclusion40 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.2%inclusion39 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.7%inclusion36 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Return to Nature
5.2%inclusion33 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
53%inclusion339 decks634 decks
52%synergy
Cultivate
45%inclusion286 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Winged Words
42%inclusion265 decks634 decks
40%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion229 decks634 decks
-8%synergy
Battle Screech
35%inclusion222 decks634 decks
34%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
33%inclusion212 decks634 decks
31%synergy
Kodama's Reach
31%inclusion199 decks634 decks
12%synergy
Distant Melody
31%inclusion197 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Beck // Call
30%inclusion193 decks634 decks
29%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion175 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Lore
25%inclusion158 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion125 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion122 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion105 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Three Visits
16%inclusion99 decks634 decks
-10%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion80 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Aerial Assault
11%inclusion67 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion62 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
7.6%inclusion48 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Split Up
6.7%inclusion20 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
6.2%inclusion39 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Harvest Season
5.7%inclusion36 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion33 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Splash Portal
5.0%inclusion24 decks478 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
53%inclusion335 decks634 decks
48%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion212 decks634 decks
29%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
33%inclusion207 decks634 decks
30%synergy
Door of Destinies
24%inclusion154 decks634 decks
23%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion39 decks202 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion91 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion86 decks634 decks
-14%synergy
Coat of Arms
13%inclusion83 decks634 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion75 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion61 decks634 decks
8%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
9%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.8%inclusion43 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Obelisk of Urd
5.4%inclusion34 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
52%inclusion330 decks634 decks
51%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
48%inclusion303 decks634 decks
46%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion288 decks634 decks
40%synergy
Bower Passage
45%inclusion288 decks634 decks
44%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
37%inclusion235 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion215 decks634 decks
31%synergy
Gravitational Shift
28%inclusion179 decks634 decks
28%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
24%inclusion15 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
21%inclusion136 decks634 decks
19%synergy
Mirari's Wake
19%inclusion122 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Verity Circle
17%inclusion108 decks634 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion104 decks634 decks
15%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion97 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
13%inclusion83 decks634 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
10%inclusion61 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Fertile Ground
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
9.1%inclusion58 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.7%inclusion55 decks634 decks
8%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.2%inclusion52 decks634 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.2%inclusion52 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Destiny
7.4%inclusion47 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.4%inclusion17 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.8%inclusion37 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.7%inclusion36 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.5%inclusion35 decks634 decks
2%synergy
The Raven's Warning
5.4%inclusion34 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.4%inclusion34 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion102 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.2%inclusion39 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.0%inclusion38 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion340 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Seaside Haven
50%inclusion319 decks634 decks
48%synergy
Restless Anchorage
39%inclusion250 decks634 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
35%inclusion172 decks491 decks
29%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
32%inclusion202 decks634 decks
30%synergy
Gavony Township
31%inclusion198 decks634 decks
24%synergy
Lupinflower Village
25%inclusion126 decks501 decks
23%synergy
Lilypad Village
23%inclusion114 decks501 decks
21%synergy
Chocobo Camp
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
16%inclusion99 decks634 decks
14%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion80 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion72 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
11%inclusion70 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion64 decks634 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.3%inclusion59 decks634 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion57 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion6 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.0%inclusion51 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion514 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
72%inclusion457 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
35%inclusion168 decks478 decks
30%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion145 decks634 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion112 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion106 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion89 decks634 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
13%inclusion85 decks634 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
11%inclusion70 decks634 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion64 decks634 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion58 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.5%inclusion54 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.5%inclusion54 decks634 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
7.3%inclusion46 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.5%inclusion41 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.0%inclusion32 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Island
95%inclusion600 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion595 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion591 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion577 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion426 decks634 decks
42%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion409 decks634 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
51%inclusion321 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
50%inclusion319 decks634 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion306 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion305 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion285 decks634 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
44%inclusion279 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Temple Garden
42%inclusion264 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Breeding Pool
41%inclusion258 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
41%inclusion258 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
39%inclusion248 decks634 decks
25%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion238 decks634 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
36%inclusion230 decks634 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
35%inclusion220 decks634 decks
5%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion204 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
32%inclusion201 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion188 decks634 decks
-13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
30%inclusion188 decks634 decks
27%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
28%inclusion151 decks542 decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
26%inclusion162 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion161 decks634 decks
-7%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion150 decks634 decks
-9%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion141 decks634 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion140 decks634 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
22%inclusion139 decks634 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion137 decks634 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion122 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
17%inclusion106 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion104 decks634 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion100 decks634 decks
-5%synergy
Brushland
15%inclusion97 decks634 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Plenty
14%inclusion90 decks634 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion88 decks634 decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion88 decks634 decks
-12%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion79 decks634 decks
-10%synergy
Hushwood Verge
12%inclusion35 decks294 decks
2%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion74 decks634 decks
-2%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion34 decks294 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
10%inclusion65 decks634 decks
-8%synergy
Brokers Hideout
10%inclusion63 decks634 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion60 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Lush Portico
9.1%inclusion58 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Hedge Maze
9.1%inclusion58 decks634 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
8.8%inclusion56 decks634 decks
0%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.8%inclusion56 decks634 decks
2%synergy