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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Air Nomad Legacy
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Winnowing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Empyrean Eagle
80%inclusion41 decks51 decks
76%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
72%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
73%inclusion37 decks51 decks
66%synergy
Murmuration
67%inclusion34 decks51 decks
62%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
65%inclusion33 decks51 decks
61%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
54%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
53%synergy
Airborne Aid
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
52%synergy
Winged Portent
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Birds of Paradise
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Path to Exile
55%inclusion28 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
48%synergy
Judge's Familiar
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Favorable Winds
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
50%synergy
Dazzling Denial
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
47%synergy
Mockingbird
51%inclusion26 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Flurry of Wings
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ledger Shredder
47%inclusion24 decks51 decks
42%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Aven Interrupter
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
35%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Wingmate Roc
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Healer's Hawk
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
29%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
28%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
26%synergy
Bartz and Boko
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
24%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
25%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Goose
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Aerie Mystics
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Shrike Force
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Emeria Angel
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Thieving Magpie
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Augury Owl
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Trygon Predator
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
River Hoopoe
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Knightfisher
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Owlbear Cub
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Scouting Hawk
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
41%inclusion21 decks51 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Rally of Wings
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Perch Protection
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Keep Watch
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Brokers Charm
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Wing Shards
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Refute
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Collective Resistance
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Winged Words
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Migratory Route
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Battle Screech
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Distant Melody
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Three Visits
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Beck // Call
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Aerial Assault
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
49%inclusion25 decks51 decks
45%synergy
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Door of Destinies
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
18%synergy
Banner of Kinship
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Coat of Arms
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sunbird Standard
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
34%synergy
Bower Passage
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Verity Circle
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Coastal Piracy
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Fertile Ground
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Gravitational Shift
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Dovescape
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Rally the Ranks
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Guardian Project
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
The Raven's Warning
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Folk Hero
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Haven
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Gavony Township
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
23%synergy
Lupinflower Village
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Three Tree City
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Chocobo Camp
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Lilypad Village
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Minas Tirith
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion39 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
59%inclusion30 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion14 decks51 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion50 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Island
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion47 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion36 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
63%inclusion32 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion29 decks51 decks
32%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Azorius Chancery
53%inclusion27 decks51 decks
38%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion23 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion22 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion20 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-3%synergy
Canopy Vista
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
33%inclusion17 decks51 decks
10%synergy
Breeding Pool
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Temple Garden
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-12%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
-16%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
29%inclusion15 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-17%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion12 decks51 decks
-2%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-4%synergy
Fortified Village
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-13%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Bant Panorama
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
-11%synergy
Mystic Gate
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
5%synergy
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