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
Neoform
90%inclusion1K decks1.12K decks
85%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
86%inclusion957 decks1.12K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion896 decks1.12K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion903 decks1.12K decks
76%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion981 decks1.12K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
80%inclusion898 decks1.12K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
79%inclusion878 decks1.12K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion903 decks1.12K decks
69%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion893 decks1.12K decks
67%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
70%inclusion780 decks1.12K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.04K decks1.12K decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion929 decks1.12K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion909 decks1.12K decks
66%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion859 decks1.12K decks
67%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion845 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Delighted Halfling
74%inclusion830 decks1.12K decks
62%synergy
Eternal Witness
74%inclusion828 decks1.12K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion792 decks1.12K decks
54%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
67%inclusion751 decks1.12K decks
63%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion743 decks1.12K decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion939 decks1.12K decks
64%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion899 decks1.12K decks
67%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
77%inclusion858 decks1.12K decks
63%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion842 decks1.12K decks
69%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion841 decks1.12K decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
73%inclusion816 decks1.12K decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion763 decks1.12K decks
62%synergy
Crop Rotation
68%inclusion760 decks1.12K decks
63%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
66%inclusion733 decks1.12K decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
65%inclusion723 decks1.12K decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion741 decks1.12K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion706 decks1.12K decks
58%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
59%inclusion658 decks1.12K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
59%inclusion656 decks1.12K decks
55%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion652 decks1.12K decks
55%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
43%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion65 decks129 decks
46%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
50%inclusion555 decks1.12K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion436 decks906 decks
39%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
47%inclusion529 decks1.12K decks
45%synergy
Badgermole Cub
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
40%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
43%inclusion388 decks901 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion468 decks1.12K decks
28%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
41%inclusion453 decks1.12K decks
26%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
41%inclusion453 decks1.12K decks
37%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion443 decks1.12K decks
38%synergy
Transit Mage
37%inclusion64 decks175 decks
36%synergy
Captain Sisay
36%inclusion406 decks1.12K decks
35%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
36%inclusion402 decks1.12K decks
34%synergy
Felidar Guardian
35%inclusion391 decks1.12K decks
32%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion317 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
30%inclusion337 decks1.12K decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
28%inclusion313 decks1.12K decks
27%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion292 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
25%inclusion281 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion274 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Endurance
24%inclusion273 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
22%inclusion248 decks1.12K decks
20%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion241 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
21%inclusion235 decks1.12K decks
20%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion227 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion226 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
19%inclusion217 decks1.12K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion194 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
17%inclusion192 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion184 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
16%inclusion184 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
16%inclusion183 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion183 decks1.12K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion146 decks913 decks
14%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion177 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
15%inclusion64 decks424 decks
13%synergy
Formidable Speaker
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion167 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion161 decks1.12K decks
11%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion147 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion146 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion141 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion81 decks674 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion716 decks1.12K decks
59%synergy
Flusterstorm
63%inclusion701 decks1.12K decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion635 decks1.12K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion629 decks1.12K decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
56%inclusion625 decks1.12K decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion611 decks1.12K decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
46%inclusion509 decks1.12K decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion409 decks1.12K decks
-11%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion408 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion375 decks1.12K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion349 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
33%inclusion365 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion346 decks1.12K decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion286 decks1.12K decks
20%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion270 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion250 decks1.12K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion208 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion219 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
18%inclusion199 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion185 decks1.12K decks
-21%synergy
Force of Vigor
16%inclusion176 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion164 decks1.12K decks
-2%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion142 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion105 decks912 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion108 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.4%inclusion105 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
9.1%inclusion101 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.12K decks
-19%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.2%inclusion91 decks1.12K decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.7%inclusion86 decks1.12K decks
-9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.3%inclusion81 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Retraction Helix
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.6%inclusion74 decks1.12K decks
-8%synergy
Miscast
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Negate
6.2%inclusion69 decks1.12K decks
-8%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion66 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Cloudshift
5.0%inclusion56 decks1.12K decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
55%inclusion610 decks1.12K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
49%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
33%inclusion368 decks1.12K decks
29%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion304 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Transmute Artifact
14%inclusion160 decks1.12K decks
14%synergy
Farseek
9.0%inclusion100 decks1.12K decks
-36%synergy
Fabricate
8.4%inclusion94 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.3%inclusion82 decks1.12K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.6%inclusion74 decks1.12K decks
-31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion72 decks1.12K decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
5.1%inclusion57 decks1.12K decks
-20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
35%inclusion392 decks1.12K decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
23%inclusion258 decks1.12K decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion146 decks1.12K decks
-6%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion143 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.7%inclusion64 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Trinisphere
5.4%inclusion60 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion727 decks1.12K decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion497 decks1.12K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
44%inclusion486 decks1.12K decks
35%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion376 decks1.12K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion262 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion212 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Deafening Silence
19%inclusion209 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion123 decks1.03K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion120 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion113 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Stasis
9.4%inclusion105 decks1.12K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
8.9%inclusion99 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion92 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
7.3%inclusion82 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.5%inclusion73 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Root Maze
5.3%inclusion59 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
26%inclusion293 decks1.12K decks
25%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
27%inclusion302 decks1.12K decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
22%inclusion243 decks1.12K decks
18%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.1%inclusion7 decks99 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion840 decks1.12K decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion818 decks1.12K decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion588 decks1.12K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion527 decks1.12K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion56 decks129 decks
37%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion322 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion213 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
18%inclusion196 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion122 decks1.12K decks
-33%synergy
Lotus Field
9.3%inclusion104 decks1.12K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.0%inclusion100 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.6%inclusion85 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.3%inclusion82 decks1.12K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion65 decks1.12K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.2%inclusion58 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.05K decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion774 decks1.12K decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion669 decks1.12K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion601 decks1.12K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion599 decks1.12K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
45%inclusion499 decks1.12K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion414 decks1.12K decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion348 decks1.12K decks
17%synergy
Mana Crypt
31%inclusion347 decks1.12K decks
30%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion285 decks1.12K decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion239 decks1.12K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion202 decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion165 decks1.12K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.2%inclusion91 decks1.12K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.7%inclusion64 decks1.12K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.09K decks1.12K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.01K decks1.12K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion998 decks1.12K decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion995 decks1.12K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion958 decks1.12K decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion949 decks1.12K decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion930 decks1.12K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion769 decks1.12K decks
12%synergy
City of Brass
67%inclusion747 decks1.12K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion733 decks1.12K decks
58%synergy
Savannah
65%inclusion721 decks1.12K decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
64%inclusion717 decks1.12K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion712 decks1.12K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion698 decks1.12K decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion666 decks1.12K decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion656 decks1.12K decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion650 decks1.12K decks
54%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
58%inclusion644 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion636 decks1.12K decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion630 decks1.12K decks
50%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion602 decks1.12K decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion597 decks1.12K decks
48%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
53%inclusion595 decks1.12K decks
23%synergy
Island
48%inclusion540 decks1.12K decks
-45%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion514 decks1.12K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion441 decks1.12K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion307 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion238 decks1.12K decks
-19%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
21%inclusion237 decks1.12K decks
16%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion236 decks1.12K decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion208 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion208 decks1.12K decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion171 decks1.02K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion165 decks1.12K decks
-32%synergy
Hedge Maze
15%inclusion162 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion162 decks1.12K decks
-34%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion144 decks1.12K decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion14 decks111 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion130 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
11%inclusion126 decks1.12K decks
-34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
11%inclusion125 decks1.12K decks
-4%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion112 decks1.12K decks
6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion111 decks1.12K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion111 decks1.12K decks
-36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
9.4%inclusion105 decks1.12K decks
-43%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion93 decks1.12K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.4%inclusion83 decks1.12K decks
-15%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion76 decks1.12K decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
6.8%inclusion76 decks1.12K decks
-3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.8%inclusion76 decks1.12K decks
-20%synergy