Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Core Flying

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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
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Empyrean Eagle
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
78%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
72%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
68%synergy
Murmuration
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
61%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
60%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Airborne Aid
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Winged Portent
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Judge's Familiar
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Mockingbird
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
47%synergy
Favorable Winds
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Flurry of Wings
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Aven Interrupter
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Wingmate Roc
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Healer's Hawk
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Bartz and Boko
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
The Goose Mother
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Goose
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Angel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Aerie Mystics
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Harrier Strix
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Thieving Magpie
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Augury Owl
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Trygon Predator
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
River Hoopoe
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Knightfisher
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Owlbear Cub
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Scouting Hawk
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Rally of Wings
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Strix Serenade
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Perch Protection
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Keep Watch
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Wing Shards
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Refute
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Winged Words
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Migratory Route
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Nature's Lore
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Battle Screech
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Distant Melody
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Beck // Call
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Aerial Assault
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Door of Destinies
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sunbird Standard
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Kindred Discovery
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Bower Passage
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Verity Circle
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Gravitational Shift
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Ranks
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
The Raven's Warning
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Folk Hero
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Seaside Haven
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Gavony Township
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Lupinflower Village
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Chocobo Camp
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lilypad Village
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Island
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Azorius Chancery
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Breeding Pool
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Brushland
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-19%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
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