Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Expensive 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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Badgermole Cub
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
45%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
85%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
82%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Grand Abolisher
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
80%synergy
Finale of Devastation
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Esper Sentinel
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Delighted Halfling
89%inclusion59 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Noble Hierarch
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Silence
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
77%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Neoform
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
72%synergy
Spellseeker
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
79%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
91%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
81%synergy
Chrome Mox
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
91%synergy
Crop Rotation
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
87%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
89%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
89%synergy
Creatures
Faerie Mastermind
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
60%synergy
Eternal Witness
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Displacer Kitten
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion33 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Transit Mage
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
42%inclusion27 decks64 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion26 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Drake
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Captain Sisay
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Llanowar Elves
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Spectral Sailor
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Magus of the Candelabra
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Arbor Elf
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Mental Misstep
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Worldly Tutor
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Eladamri's Call
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Angel's Grace
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Denial
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Veil of Summer
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
32%synergy
Intuition
35%inclusion23 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Snap
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
25%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
23%synergy
Retraction Helix
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Force of Vigor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Banishing Knack
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Ephemerate
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
-29%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Wargate
59%inclusion39 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Transmute Artifact
41%inclusion27 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
33%inclusion22 decks66 decks
29%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
68%inclusion45 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Smothering Tithe
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
45%inclusion30 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
26%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
22%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Training Grounds
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Freed from the Real
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Verity Circle
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Stasis
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
42%inclusion28 decks66 decks
39%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion19 decks66 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Ancient Tomb
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Shifting Woodland
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Emergence Zone
36%inclusion24 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
4%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
78%synergy
Grim Monolith
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Mox Amber
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Arcane Signet
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion18 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
88%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
87%synergy
Breeding Pool
98%inclusion65 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion64 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
95%inclusion63 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Temple Garden
94%inclusion62 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
82%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion57 decks66 decks
79%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
65%synergy
Scalding Tarn
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Wooded Foothills
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion35 decks66 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
46%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Forest
32%inclusion21 decks66 decks
-62%synergy
Island
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
-63%synergy
Sea of Clouds
24%inclusion16 decks66 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
-70%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Horizon Canopy
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
-33%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-10%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy