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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Secret Tunnel
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Empyrean Eagle
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
77%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Murmuration
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Airborne Aid
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
51%synergy
Winged Portent
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Birds of Paradise
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Judge's Familiar
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Mockingbird
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Dazzling Denial
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Favorable Winds
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Flurry of Wings
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Aura Shards
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Ledger Shredder
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Aven Interrupter
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Wingmate Roc
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Healer's Hawk
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Bartz and Boko
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Gilded Goose
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Aerie Mystics
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Shrike Force
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Emeria Angel
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Harrier Strix
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Windbrisk Raptor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Thieving Magpie
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Trygon Predator
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Sazh's Chocobo
15%inclusion6 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Augury Owl
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Crookclaw Elder
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Cloudfin Raptor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Stormscape Familiar
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Knightfisher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
River Hoopoe
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Owlbear Cub
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Celestial Gatekeeper
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Rally of Wings
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Perch Protection
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Beast Within
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Keep Watch
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Heroic Intervention
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Bant Charm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Wing Shards
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Keep Safe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Collective Resistance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
No More Lies
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Farseek
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Winged Words
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Migratory Route
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Battle Screech
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Lore
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Beck // Call
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Distant Melody
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Austere Command
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Ravenform
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Three Visits
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Rampant Growth
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Raise the Palisade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Aerial Assault
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Cleansing Nova
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Split Up
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Door of Destinies
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Banner of Kinship
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sunbird Standard
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Soulcatchers' Aerie
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Kindred Discovery
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Bower Passage
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Verity Circle
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Coastal Piracy
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Fertile Ground
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Wild Growth
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gravitational Shift
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Dovescape
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Destiny
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fable of Wolf and Owl
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Mirari's Wake
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Rally the Ranks
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Folk Hero
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Combat Research
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mu Yanling, Sky Dancer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Reliquary Tower
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Seaside Haven
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Gavony Township
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Lupinflower Village
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Lilypad Village
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Chocobo Camp
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Patchwork Banner
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Signet
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Selesnya Signet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Unity
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion47 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Island
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion44 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Seaside Citadel
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Azorius Chancery
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Canopy Vista
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Temple Garden
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Breeding Pool
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-17%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Flooded Grove
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Gate
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
4%synergy
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