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
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Badgermole Cub
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Formidable Speaker
3.5%inclusion2 decks57 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
90%inclusion1.13K decks1.25K decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
86%inclusion1.07K decks1.25K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion997 decks1.25K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion1.01K decks1.25K decks
76%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.09K decks1.25K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
81%inclusion1K decks1.25K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion975 decks1.25K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion1.01K decks1.25K decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
81%inclusion1.01K decks1.25K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion963 decks1.25K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.17K decks1.25K decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion1.04K decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion1.01K decks1.25K decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion935 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion934 decks1.25K decks
61%synergy
Delighted Halfling
74%inclusion917 decks1.25K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion883 decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion835 decks1.24K decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
67%inclusion830 decks1.25K decks
60%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion826 decks1.25K decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1.04K decks1.25K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion1K decks1.25K decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion946 decks1.25K decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion945 decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion941 decks1.25K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
74%inclusion920 decks1.25K decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion846 decks1.25K decks
62%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion835 decks1.25K decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
66%inclusion817 decks1.25K decks
60%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion800 decks1.25K decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion824 decks1.25K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion782 decks1.25K decks
58%synergy
Spellseeker
59%inclusion730 decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion725 decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion708 decks1.25K decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion648 decks1.25K decks
47%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion603 decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion430 decks900 decks
39%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
43%inclusion388 decks895 decks
37%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion534 decks1.25K decks
39%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion525 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion524 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion503 decks1.25K decks
39%synergy
Captain Sisay
38%inclusion478 decks1.25K decks
37%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
35%inclusion434 decks1.25K decks
33%synergy
Felidar Guardian
34%inclusion426 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Transit Mage
34%inclusion56 decks164 decks
33%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion318 decks1.02K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion386 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
31%inclusion386 decks1.25K decks
30%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion328 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion323 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion319 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion319 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Endurance
23%inclusion286 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion240 decks1.11K decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion253 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
20%inclusion247 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion246 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
19%inclusion243 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion194 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion235 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion192 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
17%inclusion212 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion205 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion203 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion202 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion144 decks907 decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
15%inclusion186 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion185 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion180 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion58 decks415 decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion170 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion168 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion161 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion150 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion80 decks667 decks
6%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion149 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion148 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion797 decks1.25K decks
59%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion772 decks1.25K decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion708 decks1.25K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion705 decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion693 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
55%inclusion681 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion534 decks1.25K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion488 decks1.25K decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion459 decks1.25K decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion425 decks1.25K decks
33%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion350 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion387 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion365 decks1.23K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion321 decks1.25K decks
20%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion289 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion270 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion249 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion204 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion240 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion212 decks1.25K decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion189 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion186 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion154 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion148 decks1.25K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion104 decks906 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion114 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.9%inclusion111 decks1.25K decks
-19%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.1%inclusion101 decks1.25K decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Miscast
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.25K decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
-9%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.1%inclusion76 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.25K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
56%inclusion695 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion394 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion321 decks1.25K decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion191 decks1.25K decks
15%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion116 decks1.25K decks
-35%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion104 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.6%inclusion82 decks1.25K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion79 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.25K decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
36%inclusion455 decks1.25K decks
35%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion328 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion165 decks1.25K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion153 decks1.25K decks
-7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.5%inclusion69 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion812 decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion564 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
42%inclusion521 decks1.25K decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion431 decks1.25K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion285 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion235 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion223 decks1.25K decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion132 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion123 decks1.25K decks
6%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion122 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
9.3%inclusion116 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion74 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.6%inclusion70 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
26%inclusion324 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
30%inclusion377 decks1.25K decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion263 decks1.25K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion934 decks1.25K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion909 decks1.25K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion659 decks1.25K decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion591 decks1.25K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion48 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion317 decks1.02K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion233 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion201 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion141 decks1.25K decks
-33%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion119 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.2%inclusion102 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.7%inclusion84 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.1%inclusion64 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.0%inclusion51 decks1.02K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.17K decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion881 decks1.25K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion746 decks1.25K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion672 decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion667 decks1.25K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
45%inclusion558 decks1.25K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion468 decks1.25K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
35%inclusion436 decks1.25K decks
34%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion419 decks1.25K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion338 decks1.25K decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion287 decks1.25K decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion249 decks1.25K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion187 decks1.25K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.5%inclusion106 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion78 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.22K decks1.25K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.13K decks1.25K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.11K decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.10K decks1.25K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.06K decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion1.05K decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion1.04K decks1.25K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion881 decks1.25K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion826 decks1.25K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
65%inclusion813 decks1.25K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion804 decks1.25K decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
64%inclusion799 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion795 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion777 decks1.25K decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion751 decks1.25K decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion747 decks1.25K decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion738 decks1.25K decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion723 decks1.25K decks
54%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion712 decks1.25K decks
50%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion707 decks1.25K decks
-37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion689 decks1.25K decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion684 decks1.25K decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion679 decks1.25K decks
48%synergy
Island
48%inclusion601 decks1.25K decks
-45%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion572 decks1.25K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion504 decks1.25K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion355 decks1.25K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion284 decks1.25K decks
17%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion268 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion259 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion204 decks1.03K decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion232 decks1.25K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion170 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion185 decks1.25K decks
-31%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion180 decks1.25K decks
-33%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion162 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion161 decks1.25K decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion150 decks1.25K decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion148 decks1.25K decks
-34%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion144 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion131 decks1.25K decks
-36%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion129 decks1.25K decks
-4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion124 decks1.25K decks
-43%synergy
Horizon Canopy
9.5%inclusion118 decks1.25K decks
5%synergy
Starting Town
8.2%inclusion8 decks97 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion96 decks1.25K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.2%inclusion90 decks1.25K decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.8%inclusion85 decks1.25K decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.25K decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
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