Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - cEDH

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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
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MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
67%inclusion80 decks120 decks
60%synergy
Badgermole Cub
42%inclusion50 decks120 decks
36%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
6.8%inclusion16 decks235 decks
6%synergy
Formidable Speaker
4.5%inclusion7 decks156 decks
4%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
2.7%inclusion3 decks112 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
94%inclusion618 decks659 decks
88%synergy
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion640 decks659 decks
86%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
88%inclusion581 decks659 decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
92%inclusion605 decks659 decks
85%synergy
Chord of Calling
89%inclusion585 decks659 decks
83%synergy
Bloom Tender
94%inclusion619 decks659 decks
83%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion572 decks659 decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
85%inclusion563 decks659 decks
81%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
85%inclusion563 decks659 decks
81%synergy
Esper Sentinel
97%inclusion636 decks659 decks
81%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
99%inclusion650 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Noble Hierarch
92%inclusion604 decks659 decks
66%synergy
Delighted Halfling
90%inclusion594 decks659 decks
78%synergy
Neoform
85%inclusion557 decks659 decks
80%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
84%inclusion556 decks659 decks
80%synergy
Eladamri's Call
83%inclusion545 decks659 decks
72%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion544 decks659 decks
79%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
82%inclusion540 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion528 decks659 decks
73%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion526 decks659 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
98%inclusion644 decks659 decks
77%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion626 decks659 decks
81%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion619 decks659 decks
79%synergy
The One Ring
93%inclusion610 decks659 decks
86%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
92%inclusion609 decks659 decks
87%synergy
Force of Will
92%inclusion608 decks659 decks
86%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion597 decks659 decks
86%synergy
Mana Vault
89%inclusion589 decks659 decks
86%synergy
Crop Rotation
89%inclusion588 decks659 decks
84%synergy
Mox Diamond
79%inclusion519 decks659 decks
75%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
78%inclusion517 decks659 decks
74%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
78%inclusion515 decks659 decks
70%synergy
Mockingbird
77%inclusion509 decks658 decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
77%inclusion507 decks659 decks
63%synergy
Spellseeker
74%inclusion485 decks659 decks
70%synergy
Voice of Victory
68%inclusion342 decks505 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
60%inclusion397 decks659 decks
57%synergy
Displacer Kitten
58%inclusion384 decks659 decks
55%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
55%inclusion365 decks659 decks
52%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
53%inclusion348 decks658 decks
46%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
52%inclusion344 decks659 decks
51%synergy
Transit Mage
51%inclusion294 decks581 decks
50%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
50%inclusion318 decks630 decks
48%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
47%inclusion306 decks658 decks
44%synergy
Captain Sisay
46%inclusion306 decks659 decks
45%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
31%inclusion207 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
31%inclusion207 decks659 decks
26%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
29%inclusion194 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
27%inclusion179 decks659 decks
25%synergy
Felidar Guardian
25%inclusion168 decks659 decks
23%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
24%inclusion158 decks659 decks
23%synergy
Endurance
22%inclusion144 decks659 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
21%inclusion138 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
20%inclusion132 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion130 decks659 decks
18%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
19%inclusion123 decks659 decks
18%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion123 decks659 decks
11%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
17%inclusion113 decks658 decks
16%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion108 decks658 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
16%inclusion105 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Vitality
15%inclusion96 decks657 decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion91 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
13%inclusion85 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Archon of Emeria
13%inclusion84 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion80 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
12%inclusion79 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion76 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Elvish Mystic
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
10%inclusion68 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Spectral Sailor
10%inclusion67 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion67 decks659 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion63 decks630 decks
5%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion63 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Aven Interrupter
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.6%inclusion34 decks395 decks
5%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
8.2%inclusion54 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.0%inclusion53 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
76%inclusion499 decks659 decks
72%synergy
Swan Song
71%inclusion469 decks659 decks
55%synergy
Force of Negation
71%inclusion467 decks659 decks
66%synergy
Pact of Negation
68%inclusion451 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion419 decks659 decks
44%synergy
Angel's Grace
58%inclusion382 decks659 decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
57%inclusion378 decks659 decks
46%synergy
Veil of Summer
55%inclusion362 decks659 decks
52%synergy
Flare of Denial
53%inclusion349 decks659 decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion257 decks659 decks
14%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion250 decks659 decks
32%synergy
Force of Vigor
32%inclusion212 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Retraction Helix
31%inclusion205 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Intuition
31%inclusion202 decks659 decks
30%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion178 decks659 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion177 decks658 decks
20%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion141 decks659 decks
17%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion128 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion126 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion125 decks659 decks
-29%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion121 decks658 decks
15%synergy
Noxious Revival
17%inclusion110 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
15%inclusion96 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion89 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion86 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Cloudshift
12%inclusion81 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion65 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
10%inclusion64 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion63 decks658 decks
6%synergy
Banishing Knack
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.1%inclusion26 decks367 decks
6%synergy
Whir of Invention
6.4%inclusion42 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
6.1%inclusion40 decks659 decks
-31%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
72%inclusion475 decks659 decks
67%synergy
Wargate
69%inclusion454 decks659 decks
64%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
65%inclusion316 decks488 decks
61%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
42%inclusion275 decks659 decks
38%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion161 decks659 decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Fabricate
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
78%inclusion517 decks659 decks
75%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
48%inclusion315 decks659 decks
46%synergy
Expedition Map
17%inclusion110 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
14%inclusion90 decks659 decks
12%synergy
Winter Orb
7.7%inclusion51 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.2%inclusion34 decks658 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
77%inclusion505 decks659 decks
66%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
60%inclusion397 decks659 decks
52%synergy
Smothering Tithe
37%inclusion245 decks659 decks
20%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
34%inclusion224 decks659 decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion177 decks659 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion143 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
17%inclusion112 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Birthing Ritual
11%inclusion70 decks658 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion67 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.0%inclusion53 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Stasis
7.1%inclusion47 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.5%inclusion36 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Steal Enchantment
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
17%inclusion113 decks659 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
53%inclusion347 decks659 decks
49%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion129 decks659 decks
19%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
11%inclusion34 decks319 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
94%inclusion619 decks659 decks
75%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
90%inclusion592 decks659 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion490 decks659 decks
68%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
63%inclusion417 decks659 decks
58%synergy
Shifting Woodland
56%inclusion370 decks658 decks
53%synergy
Mistrise Village
52%inclusion262 decks502 decks
45%synergy
Emergence Zone
34%inclusion222 decks659 decks
32%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion99 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
13%inclusion86 decks658 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion85 decks659 decks
9%synergy
Dryad Arbor
5.0%inclusion33 decks659 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion639 decks659 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion518 decks659 decks
74%synergy
Mox Amber
71%inclusion468 decks659 decks
68%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
67%inclusion440 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion428 decks659 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Opal
44%inclusion287 decks659 decks
42%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion184 decks659 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
20%inclusion133 decks659 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion98 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.0%inclusion59 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion643 decks659 decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
98%inclusion643 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion642 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion639 decks659 decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
97%inclusion636 decks659 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
96%inclusion635 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
96%inclusion631 decks659 decks
66%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion592 decks659 decks
77%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion591 decks659 decks
77%synergy
Tropical Island
89%inclusion587 decks659 decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion570 decks659 decks
78%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion565 decks659 decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
84%inclusion553 decks659 decks
80%synergy
Polluted Delta
78%inclusion512 decks659 decks
70%synergy
Wooded Foothills
75%inclusion491 decks659 decks
67%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion473 decks659 decks
65%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion461 decks659 decks
13%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
62%inclusion411 decks659 decks
55%synergy
Arid Mesa
51%inclusion338 decks659 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion316 decks659 decks
42%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
44%inclusion288 decks658 decks
41%synergy
Forest
42%inclusion276 decks659 decks
-52%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion228 decks659 decks
-1%synergy
Island
32%inclusion214 decks659 decks
-61%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion195 decks659 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion177 decks658 decks
20%synergy
Plains
26%inclusion173 decks659 decks
-67%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion156 decks659 decks
-7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion93 decks659 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion83 decks659 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
12%inclusion82 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
12%inclusion80 decks659 decks
-18%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion42 decks398 decks
7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
9.1%inclusion60 decks659 decks
-32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
8.8%inclusion58 decks659 decks
-15%synergy
Brushland
8.5%inclusion56 decks659 decks
-18%synergy
Horizon Canopy
7.9%inclusion52 decks659 decks
4%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
5.8%inclusion38 decks659 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion35 decks659 decks
-1%synergy