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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Badgermole Cub
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
33%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Remora
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
82%synergy
Silence
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
80%synergy
Grand Abolisher
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
80%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Finale of Devastation
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Esper Sentinel
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Flusterstorm
82%inclusion55 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Delighted Halfling
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
78%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Noble Hierarch
90%inclusion60 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion59 decks67 decks
77%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
72%synergy
Neoform
78%inclusion52 decks67 decks
73%synergy
Spellseeker
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
70%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
73%inclusion49 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Worldly Tutor
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
93%synergy
Force of Will
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
89%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
81%synergy
Crop Rotation
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
89%synergy
Chrome Mox
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
90%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion63 decks67 decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
89%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
89%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
66%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Mockingbird
66%inclusion44 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Voice of Victory
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Eternal Witness
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
57%inclusion38 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Displacer Kitten
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
52%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
47%synergy
Transit Mage
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
40%inclusion26 decks65 decks
38%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
37%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
36%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Gilded Drake
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
29%synergy
Captain Sisay
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
25%inclusion17 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Enduring Vitality
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
17%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Walking Ballista
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Endurance
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
12%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Llanowar Elves
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Oboro Breezecaller
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Arbor Elf
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Auriok Salvagers
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Mental Misstep
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Swan Song
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
51%synergy
Force of Negation
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion42 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
57%synergy
Angel's Grace
49%inclusion33 decks67 decks
48%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion26 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Denial
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
35%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion24 decks67 decks
33%synergy
Intuition
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
24%synergy
Retraction Helix
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
23%synergy
Force of Vigor
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Banishing Knack
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
21%synergy
Ephemerate
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
18%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion13 decks67 decks
-28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Noxious Revival
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Whir of Invention
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Cloudshift
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Heroic Intervention
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-25%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
70%inclusion47 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Wargate
60%inclusion40 decks67 decks
55%synergy
Transmute Artifact
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
44%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion16 decks67 decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
64%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
31%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Expedition Map
27%inclusion18 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
13%synergy
Winter Orb
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
8%synergy
Voltaic Key
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Trinisphere
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Static Orb
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-14%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
30%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
46%inclusion31 decks67 decks
38%synergy
Blind Obedience
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Sylvan Library
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
25%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
26%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
22%synergy
Training Grounds
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Earthcraft
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Stasis
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Fertile Ground
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Verity Circle
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
40%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
84%inclusion56 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
70%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
59%synergy
Shifting Woodland
52%inclusion35 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Mistrise Village
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Emergence Zone
34%inclusion23 decks67 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
19%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion14 decks67 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
12%inclusion8 decks67 decks
12%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
9.0%inclusion6 decks67 decks
9%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
75%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
64%inclusion43 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Grim Monolith
61%inclusion41 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Mox Opal
45%inclusion30 decks67 decks
43%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion19 decks67 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
88%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
87%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion67 decks67 decks
87%synergy
Breeding Pool
99%inclusion66 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
67%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion65 decks67 decks
54%synergy
Windswept Heath
96%inclusion64 decks67 decks
63%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Temple Garden
93%inclusion62 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion58 decks67 decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion57 decks67 decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
79%inclusion53 decks67 decks
71%synergy
Polluted Delta
76%inclusion51 decks67 decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
72%inclusion48 decks67 decks
65%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion46 decks67 decks
61%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
67%inclusion45 decks67 decks
60%synergy
Exotic Orchard
58%inclusion39 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion37 decks67 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion36 decks67 decks
48%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
43%inclusion29 decks67 decks
41%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
37%inclusion25 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Forest
33%inclusion22 decks67 decks
-61%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
31%inclusion21 decks67 decks
0%synergy
Island
30%inclusion20 decks67 decks
-64%synergy
Plains
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-71%synergy
Sea of Clouds
22%inclusion15 decks67 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
-33%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-18%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
6%synergy