Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
Jonathan Zucchetti
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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Badgermole Cub
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
4.8%inclusion3 decks63 decks
3%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
90%inclusion1.19K decks1.32K decks
85%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
85%inclusion1.13K decks1.32K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion1.06K decks1.32K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion1.08K decks1.32K decks
77%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.16K decks1.32K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
81%inclusion1.06K decks1.32K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion1.03K decks1.32K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion1.07K decks1.32K decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion1.06K decks1.32K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion1.02K decks1.32K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.24K decks1.32K decks
60%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion1.10K decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion1.07K decks1.32K decks
65%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion995 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion981 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion963 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
72%inclusion946 decks1.32K decks
55%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion859 decks1.28K decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion874 decks1.32K decks
59%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion869 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1.11K decks1.32K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion1.06K decks1.32K decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion1.01K decks1.32K decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion1K decks1.32K decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion992 decks1.32K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
74%inclusion981 decks1.32K decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion892 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion881 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
65%inclusion858 decks1.32K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion840 decks1.32K decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion867 decks1.32K decks
61%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion821 decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion772 decks1.32K decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion766 decks1.32K decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion744 decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
53%inclusion695 decks1.32K decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion635 decks1.32K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
47%inclusion436 decks925 decks
38%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
44%inclusion403 decks920 decks
37%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
44%inclusion578 decks1.32K decks
40%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion562 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion556 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion529 decks1.32K decks
38%synergy
Captain Sisay
39%inclusion513 decks1.32K decks
37%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
34%inclusion455 decks1.32K decks
33%synergy
Transit Mage
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Guardian
34%inclusion444 decks1.32K decks
31%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
31%inclusion415 decks1.32K decks
30%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion329 decks1.05K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion406 decks1.32K decks
29%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
28%inclusion365 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion348 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion344 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion337 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Endurance
23%inclusion299 decks1.32K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion246 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
20%inclusion270 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion263 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion261 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
19%inclusion256 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion203 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion253 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion201 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
18%inclusion235 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion219 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
17%inclusion219 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion217 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion147 decks932 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion200 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
15%inclusion194 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion191 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion58 decks422 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion181 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion180 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion170 decks1.32K decks
12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion166 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion164 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion161 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion81 decks683 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Silence
63%inclusion834 decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion808 decks1.32K decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion742 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion741 decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion738 decks1.32K decks
30%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion704 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
42%inclusion550 decks1.32K decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion536 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion494 decks1.32K decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion445 decks1.32K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion357 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion405 decks1.32K decks
27%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion380 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion345 decks1.32K decks
21%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion300 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion280 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion267 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion210 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion258 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion198 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion231 decks1.32K decks
-20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion208 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion197 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
13%inclusion174 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion152 decks1.32K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion104 decks931 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
9.3%inclusion123 decks1.32K decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.9%inclusion118 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion115 decks1.32K decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.5%inclusion112 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Miscast
7.9%inclusion105 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.9%inclusion104 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.9%inclusion104 decks1.32K decks
-23%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
-8%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion89 decks1.32K decks
-8%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion83 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.2%inclusion82 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.0%inclusion79 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion70 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion68 decks1.32K decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
55%inclusion730 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
53%inclusion58 decks110 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion420 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
25%inclusion327 decks1.32K decks
21%synergy
Transmute Artifact
16%inclusion208 decks1.32K decks
15%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion131 decks1.32K decks
-34%synergy
Fabricate
8.2%inclusion108 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.9%inclusion105 decks1.32K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
7.0%inclusion92 decks1.32K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion84 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.32K decks
-19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.2%inclusion69 decks1.32K decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
36%inclusion479 decks1.32K decks
34%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion353 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion180 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion163 decks1.32K decks
-7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion74 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion857 decks1.32K decks
54%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion596 decks1.32K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
41%inclusion544 decks1.32K decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion457 decks1.32K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion306 decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion253 decks1.32K decks
17%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion236 decks1.32K decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion129 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion138 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion133 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
10%inclusion127 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion126 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion109 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
7.7%inclusion102 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion78 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.8%inclusion77 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
25%inclusion336 decks1.32K decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
30%inclusion401 decks1.32K decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion283 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.5%inclusion99 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion985 decks1.32K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion954 decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion692 decks1.32K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion624 decks1.32K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion325 decks1.05K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion246 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion206 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion155 decks1.32K decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Field
9.2%inclusion121 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion111 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.8%inclusion103 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion91 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion76 decks1.32K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.24K decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion939 decks1.32K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion788 decks1.32K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
53%inclusion707 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion698 decks1.32K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
44%inclusion583 decks1.32K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion495 decks1.32K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
36%inclusion474 decks1.32K decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion442 decks1.32K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion358 decks1.32K decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion307 decks1.32K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion271 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion194 decks1.32K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.6%inclusion114 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.2%inclusion82 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.29K decks1.32K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion1.20K decks1.32K decks
48%synergy
Breeding Pool
90%inclusion1.18K decks1.32K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.17K decks1.32K decks
46%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.13K decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion1.12K decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
84%inclusion1.10K decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion931 decks1.32K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion872 decks1.32K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion852 decks1.32K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion846 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
63%inclusion837 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
63%inclusion835 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion826 decks1.32K decks
55%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion800 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion798 decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion782 decks1.32K decks
51%synergy
Forest
58%inclusion761 decks1.32K decks
-37%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion760 decks1.32K decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion757 decks1.32K decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
56%inclusion738 decks1.32K decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion726 decks1.32K decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion720 decks1.32K decks
48%synergy
Island
49%inclusion649 decks1.32K decks
-44%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion614 decks1.32K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion537 decks1.32K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion373 decks1.32K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion308 decks1.32K decks
18%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion283 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion281 decks1.32K decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion210 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion246 decks1.32K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion171 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
16%inclusion206 decks1.32K decks
-30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion195 decks1.32K decks
-32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
14%inclusion179 decks1.32K decks
-28%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion167 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion162 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion161 decks1.32K decks
-34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion157 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion142 decks1.32K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion138 decks1.32K decks
-36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion134 decks1.32K decks
-43%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion128 decks1.32K decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion102 decks1.32K decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.0%inclusion93 decks1.32K decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion93 decks1.32K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.8%inclusion90 decks1.32K decks
-14%synergy
Lush Portico
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
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