Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
14%inclusion10 decks72 decks
11%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
4.9%inclusion2 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
90%inclusion1.04K decks1.16K decks
85%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
86%inclusion998 decks1.16K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion932 decks1.16K decks
77%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.02K decks1.16K decks
76%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion935 decks1.16K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
81%inclusion935 decks1.16K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion910 decks1.16K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion940 decks1.16K decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion930 decks1.16K decks
67%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion897 decks1.16K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
93%inclusion1.08K decks1.16K decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion965 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion942 decks1.16K decks
66%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion873 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
74%inclusion864 decks1.16K decks
61%synergy
Delighted Halfling
74%inclusion858 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion818 decks1.16K decks
54%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion805 decks1.16K decks
66%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
67%inclusion775 decks1.16K decks
63%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion770 decks1.16K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion974 decks1.16K decks
64%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion932 decks1.16K decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion885 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion876 decks1.16K decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion873 decks1.16K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
73%inclusion849 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion787 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Crop Rotation
68%inclusion784 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
66%inclusion760 decks1.16K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion745 decks1.16K decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion769 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion729 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion677 decks1.16K decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion677 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion676 decks1.16K decks
55%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
51%inclusion587 decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion64 decks128 decks
46%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion554 decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion433 decks907 decks
39%synergy
Badgermole Cub
44%inclusion28 decks63 decks
39%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
43%inclusion388 decks902 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion490 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
41%inclusion479 decks1.16K decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion477 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
39%inclusion455 decks1.16K decks
37%synergy
Captain Sisay
36%inclusion423 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
36%inclusion415 decks1.16K decks
34%synergy
Transit Mage
35%inclusion62 decks175 decks
35%synergy
Felidar Guardian
35%inclusion409 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion317 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
30%inclusion348 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
29%inclusion340 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion298 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion296 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion290 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Endurance
24%inclusion277 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
24%inclusion273 decks1.16K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion241 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion242 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion231 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion230 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
20%inclusion228 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion196 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion207 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
17%inclusion195 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion194 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
17%inclusion193 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion188 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion146 decks914 decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
16%inclusion185 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion175 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
15%inclusion63 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion167 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion156 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion153 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion147 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion81 decks675 decks
6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion139 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion740 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion723 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion657 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion652 decks1.16K decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion641 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
55%inclusion640 decks1.16K decks
52%synergy
Pact of Negation
45%inclusion518 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion434 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion431 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion390 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion350 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
32%inclusion373 decks1.16K decks
29%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion355 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion298 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion277 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion258 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion208 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion230 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion211 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion193 decks1.16K decks
-21%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion182 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion171 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion143 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion105 decks913 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.5%inclusion110 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.5%inclusion110 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion105 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.7%inclusion9 decks104 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
-19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.0%inclusion93 decks1.16K decks
-23%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Negate
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
55%inclusion633 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
52%inclusion66 decks126 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion378 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion310 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion167 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
9.1%inclusion105 decks1.16K decks
-35%synergy
Fabricate
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
-20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
35%inclusion410 decks1.16K decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
24%inclusion277 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion150 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion150 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion754 decks1.16K decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion518 decks1.16K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
43%inclusion501 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion401 decks1.16K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion275 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion219 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
19%inclusion217 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion122 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion128 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion119 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion112 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
26%inclusion303 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
28%inclusion321 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion250 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion7 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion870 decks1.16K decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion848 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion607 decks1.16K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion544 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion54 decks128 decks
36%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion322 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion220 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion127 decks1.16K decks
-33%synergy
Lotus Field
9.4%inclusion109 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.2%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.09K decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion808 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion691 decks1.16K decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion622 decks1.16K decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion622 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
44%inclusion513 decks1.16K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion429 decks1.16K decks
33%synergy
Mana Crypt
32%inclusion373 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion367 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion300 decks1.16K decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion251 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion218 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion173 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.13K decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.05K decks1.16K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.04K decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.03K decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion993 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion985 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion967 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion803 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion771 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion760 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Savannah
65%inclusion751 decks1.16K decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
64%inclusion746 decks1.16K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion742 decks1.16K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion727 decks1.16K decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion693 decks1.16K decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion685 decks1.16K decks
51%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion680 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion672 decks1.16K decks
54%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion662 decks1.16K decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion654 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion629 decks1.16K decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
54%inclusion627 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion623 decks1.16K decks
48%synergy
Island
48%inclusion561 decks1.16K decks
-45%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion534 decks1.16K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion462 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion323 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion255 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
22%inclusion250 decks1.16K decks
-19%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion249 decks1.16K decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion208 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion217 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion171 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion169 decks1.16K decks
-32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion168 decks1.16K decks
-34%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion162 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
9%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion147 decks1.16K decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion137 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion133 decks1.16K decks
-34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion132 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion117 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion116 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion113 decks1.16K decks
-37%synergy
Seaside Citadel
9.3%inclusion108 decks1.16K decks
-43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Lush Portico
6.9%inclusion80 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy