Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Blink

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Jonathan Zucchetti
Nov 20, 2025
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Badgermole Cub
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
3.7%inclusion3 decks82 decks
-1%synergy
Mutable Explorer
3.1%inclusion2 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
2.6%inclusion1 decks39 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Eternal Witness
78%inclusion202 decks258 decks
64%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
69%inclusion177 decks258 decks
63%synergy
Ephemerate
59%inclusion151 decks258 decks
52%synergy
Bloom Tender
62%inclusion160 decks258 decks
51%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
61%inclusion157 decks258 decks
48%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion115 decks258 decks
41%synergy
Neoform
46%inclusion118 decks258 decks
41%synergy
Birthing Pod
43%inclusion111 decks258 decks
40%synergy
Eladamri's Call
48%inclusion124 decks258 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion178 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
68%inclusion176 decks258 decks
34%synergy
Noble Hierarch
55%inclusion142 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
49%inclusion126 decks258 decks
37%synergy
Wild Growth
45%inclusion117 decks258 decks
35%synergy
Finale of Devastation
44%inclusion113 decks258 decks
37%synergy
Delighted Halfling
43%inclusion111 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion107 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Mockingbird
40%inclusion87 decks218 decks
31%synergy
Chord of Calling
40%inclusion102 decks258 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion123 decks258 decks
27%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion114 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion114 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion113 decks258 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion103 decks258 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
39%inclusion100 decks258 decks
35%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
36%inclusion94 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion94 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Crop Rotation
35%inclusion90 decks258 decks
29%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion90 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Creatures
Soulherder
40%inclusion102 decks258 decks
36%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
39%inclusion101 decks258 decks
37%synergy
Felidar Guardian
39%inclusion100 decks258 decks
36%synergy
Spellseeker
38%inclusion98 decks258 decks
35%synergy
Voice of Victory
38%inclusion57 decks152 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
37%inclusion96 decks258 decks
33%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
36%inclusion92 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
35%inclusion90 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
34%inclusion89 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
33%inclusion86 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
33%inclusion85 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Peregrine Drake
32%inclusion83 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Transit Mage
31%inclusion50 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Coiling Oracle
30%inclusion77 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Restoration Angel
29%inclusion75 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
28%inclusion72 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Mulldrifter
28%inclusion71 decks258 decks
19%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
25%inclusion46 decks184 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
25%inclusion64 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Flickerwisp
25%inclusion64 decks258 decks
23%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
24%inclusion63 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
24%inclusion61 decks258 decks
20%synergy
Karmic Guide
23%inclusion59 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
23%inclusion50 decks219 decks
21%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
18%synergy
Charming Prince
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
20%synergy
Aether Channeler
22%inclusion56 decks258 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
21%inclusion46 decks218 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
21%inclusion54 decks258 decks
20%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
19%synergy
Sun Titan
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
20%inclusion44 decks218 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
19%inclusion50 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Reflector Mage
19%inclusion49 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
19%inclusion49 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Acidic Slime
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Cloudblazer
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion46 decks258 decks
14%synergy
Wood Elves
16%inclusion41 decks258 decks
10%synergy
Knight of Autumn
16%inclusion41 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Farhaven Elf
15%inclusion38 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion37 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion34 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion34 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
37%inclusion96 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Silence
36%inclusion93 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion92 decks258 decks
-12%synergy
Flusterstorm
34%inclusion87 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Worldly Tutor
33%inclusion85 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
33%inclusion84 decks258 decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
30%inclusion77 decks258 decks
27%synergy
Pact of Negation
29%inclusion76 decks258 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
-9%synergy
Flare of Denial
29%inclusion67 decks234 decks
27%synergy
Mental Misstep
28%inclusion73 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion72 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion66 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Cloudshift
25%inclusion65 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Veil of Summer
23%inclusion60 decks258 decks
20%synergy
Angel's Grace
22%inclusion58 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Momentary Blink
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion44 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion44 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
17%inclusion43 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion42 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
16%inclusion39 decks249 decks
13%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion40 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion40 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion39 decks258 decks
-16%synergy
Essence Flux
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
12%inclusion31 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion31 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion27 decks258 decks
-18%synergy
Ghostway
10%inclusion27 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion25 decks258 decks
-5%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
10%inclusion25 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.3%inclusion24 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Displace
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Semester's End
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Flicker of Fate
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.1%inclusion21 decks258 decks
-18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.8%inclusion17 decks219 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
-3%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Blur
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
37%inclusion95 decks258 decks
32%synergy
Wargate
34%inclusion88 decks258 decks
29%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
34%inclusion51 decks150 decks
30%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
21%inclusion54 decks258 decks
17%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Lore
17%inclusion43 decks258 decks
-11%synergy
Cultivate
15%inclusion39 decks258 decks
-23%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion35 decks258 decks
-12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion33 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
-15%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
-11%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
-3%synergy
Time Wipe
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
32%inclusion83 decks258 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
17%inclusion45 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
-17%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion26 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion26 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.9%inclusion23 decks258 decks
-11%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.9%inclusion23 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
7.8%inclusion20 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.4%inclusion19 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
34%inclusion88 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Teleportation Circle
27%inclusion70 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Smothering Tithe
19%inclusion50 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Aura Shards
19%inclusion49 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Sylvan Library
19%inclusion48 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Guardian Project
18%inclusion47 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
17%inclusion45 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion32 decks258 decks
10%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion28 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Verity Circle
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
8.5%inclusion22 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
7.8%inclusion20 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
-6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.8%inclusion15 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.6%inclusion14 decks249 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
29%inclusion76 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
13%inclusion34 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
10%inclusion25 decks258 decks
9%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
6%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
46%inclusion119 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
44%inclusion113 decks258 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion53 decks151 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion73 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion72 decks258 decks
-16%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
27%inclusion70 decks258 decks
22%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion38 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion35 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion34 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion24 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion23 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
2%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.4%inclusion14 decks258 decks
-9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion228 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion166 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
31%inclusion80 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Lotus Petal
30%inclusion78 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion78 decks258 decks
27%synergy
Mox Amber
30%inclusion77 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion46 decks258 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion45 decks258 decks
16%synergy
Grim Monolith
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion35 decks258 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion30 decks258 decks
-8%synergy
Simic Signet
9.3%inclusion24 decks258 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.9%inclusion23 decks258 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.8%inclusion20 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion20 decks258 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.4%inclusion19 decks258 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.6%inclusion17 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.2%inclusion16 decks258 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
5.0%inclusion13 decks258 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion247 decks258 decks
5%synergy
Forest
73%inclusion189 decks258 decks
-21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion184 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Temple Garden
71%inclusion184 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Breeding Pool
70%inclusion181 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Island
70%inclusion181 decks258 decks
-23%synergy
Plains
68%inclusion175 decks258 decks
-25%synergy
Windswept Heath
63%inclusion163 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion163 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Misty Rainforest
62%inclusion159 decks258 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
60%inclusion155 decks258 decks
3%synergy
Savannah
41%inclusion106 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Tundra
41%inclusion105 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Tropical Island
40%inclusion104 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion100 decks258 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion100 decks258 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
38%inclusion98 decks258 decks
30%synergy
Polluted Delta
34%inclusion87 decks258 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
32%inclusion82 decks258 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion82 decks258 decks
24%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion82 decks258 decks
28%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion77 decks258 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion75 decks258 decks
-24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
29%inclusion75 decks258 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
29%inclusion74 decks258 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion73 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
28%inclusion72 decks258 decks
21%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion68 decks258 decks
-20%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
26%inclusion68 decks258 decks
-21%synergy
Canopy Vista
26%inclusion67 decks258 decks
-21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion66 decks258 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion64 decks258 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion59 decks258 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
22%inclusion58 decks258 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion57 decks258 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion57 decks258 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion55 decks258 decks
-2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
21%inclusion53 decks258 decks
-21%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion52 decks258 decks
-6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
20%inclusion45 decks225 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion37 decks258 decks
-11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion36 decks258 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion34 decks258 decks
-13%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
12%inclusion27 decks225 decks
-5%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
0%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
11%inclusion29 decks258 decks
-12%synergy