Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Core Flying

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
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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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Air Nomad Legacy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Iguana Parrot
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Empyrean Eagle
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
78%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
71%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
69%synergy
Murmuration
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
63%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
58%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
57%synergy
Airborne Aid
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Bident of Thassa
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Mockingbird
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Judge's Familiar
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Flurry of Wings
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
46%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Winged Portent
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Dazzling Denial
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Jackdaw Savior
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Aven Interrupter
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Wingmate Roc
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
36%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Healer's Hawk
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
The Goose Mother
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Goose
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Bartz and Boko
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Angel
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Aerie Mystics
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Thieving Magpie
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Trygon Predator
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Harrier Strix
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Augury Owl
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Knightfisher
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
River Hoopoe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Owlbear Cub
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Tempest Hawk
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Rally of Wings
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Perch Protection
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Keep Watch
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Bant Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Growth Spiral
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Wing Shards
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Refute
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Migratory Route
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Winged Words
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Battle Screech
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Ravenform
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Cleansing Nova
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Aerial Assault
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Vanquisher's Banner
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Door of Destinies
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Banner of Kinship
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
40%synergy
Kindred Discovery
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Bower Passage
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Verity Circle
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Wild Growth
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Gravitational Shift
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Radiant Destiny
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mirari's Wake
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Rally the Ranks
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Folk Hero
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Combat Research
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Seaside Haven
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Field
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lupinflower Village
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Lilypad Village
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
80%inclusion35 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-11%synergy
Selesnya Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Signet
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Island
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Forest
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Azorius Chancery
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Seaside Citadel
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Temple Garden
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Urban Retreat
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
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