Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Expensive

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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
72%inclusion121 decks169 decks
64%synergy
Badgermole Cub
56%inclusion94 decks169 decks
50%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
11%inclusion28 decks255 decks
9%synergy
Formidable Speaker
6.0%inclusion12 decks199 decks
5%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
4.3%inclusion7 decks162 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
90%inclusion938 decks1.04K decks
84%synergy
Finale of Devastation
90%inclusion939 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
94%inclusion983 decks1.04K decks
83%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
85%inclusion890 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion897 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
84%inclusion871 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion953 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion895 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion871 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion985 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1K decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Delighted Halfling
89%inclusion925 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion918 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Chord of Calling
83%inclusion869 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
83%inclusion862 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Grand Abolisher
80%inclusion836 decks1.04K decks
74%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion835 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion829 decks1.04K decks
75%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion823 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Eladamri's Call
79%inclusion822 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion996 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion988 decks1.04K decks
89%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion983 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
94%inclusion983 decks1.04K decks
80%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion981 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion974 decks1.04K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion965 decks1.04K decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion941 decks1.04K decks
87%synergy
Crop Rotation
87%inclusion901 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Faeburrow Elder
79%inclusion820 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
77%inclusion798 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion783 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Spellseeker
69%inclusion717 decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Mockingbird
68%inclusion614 decks898 decks
59%synergy
Voice of Victory
67%inclusion328 decks488 decks
63%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion617 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion599 decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
51%inclusion530 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion448 decks897 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
47%inclusion490 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Captain Sisay
42%inclusion435 decks1.04K decks
40%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
40%inclusion361 decks898 decks
38%synergy
Transit Mage
40%inclusion234 decks589 decks
39%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
38%inclusion268 decks698 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion395 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
36%inclusion379 decks1.04K decks
31%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
32%inclusion328 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
27%inclusion280 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
26%inclusion275 decks1.04K decks
25%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
26%inclusion267 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion262 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion235 decks1.04K decks
20%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
22%inclusion225 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
21%inclusion220 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Endurance
19%inclusion201 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion155 decks817 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
16%inclusion151 decks944 decks
14%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion150 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion163 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
13%inclusion124 decks944 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
13%inclusion47 decks374 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion82 decks698 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion121 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Aven Interrupter
11%inclusion108 decks978 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
-3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion114 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
10%inclusion109 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion106 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion94 decks945 decks
9%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.9%inclusion93 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Spectral Sailor
8.4%inclusion87 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
8.0%inclusion83 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
7.9%inclusion82 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
7.4%inclusion77 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
7.1%inclusion27 decks378 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
79%inclusion819 decks1.04K decks
62%synergy
Force of Negation
77%inclusion797 decks1.04K decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion781 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Worldly Tutor
72%inclusion749 decks1.04K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion739 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
59%inclusion618 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Angel's Grace
54%inclusion559 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
51%inclusion527 decks1.04K decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
43%inclusion451 decks1.04K decks
40%synergy
Flare of Denial
42%inclusion405 decks956 decks
40%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion307 decks1.03K decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
28%inclusion288 decks1.04K decks
-20%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion281 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion279 decks1.04K decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
23%inclusion243 decks1.04K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion210 decks945 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion224 decks1.04K decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion218 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
20%inclusion206 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion191 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion140 decks898 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion134 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion124 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion112 decks945 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion119 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
11%inclusion116 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Miscast
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion86 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
7.6%inclusion79 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.5%inclusion68 decks1.04K decks
-10%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.8%inclusion60 decks1.04K decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
5.1%inclusion53 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
78%inclusion816 decks1.04K decks
74%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
65%inclusion675 decks1.04K decks
60%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
61%inclusion286 decks468 decks
57%synergy
Wargate
61%inclusion631 decks1.04K decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion380 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Transmute Artifact
32%inclusion333 decks1.04K decks
32%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion238 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion103 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion91 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion729 decks1.04K decks
67%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
51%inclusion527 decks1.04K decks
49%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
28%inclusion293 decks1.04K decks
27%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion111 decks1.04K decks
9%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
-12%synergy
Winter Orb
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.3%inclusion50 decks943 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
68%inclusion709 decks1.04K decks
58%synergy
Blind Obedience
46%inclusion484 decks1.04K decks
44%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
43%inclusion450 decks1.04K decks
35%synergy
Smothering Tithe
34%inclusion350 decks1.04K decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion296 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion221 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
13%inclusion138 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion118 decks1.03K decks
8%synergy
Stasis
9.2%inclusion96 decks1.04K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.6%inclusion90 decks1.04K decks
4%synergy
Training Grounds
7.7%inclusion80 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion186 decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
40%inclusion416 decks1.04K decks
36%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
34%inclusion350 decks1.04K decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
15%inclusion48 decks319 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion990 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion970 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
71%inclusion734 decks1.04K decks
65%synergy
Shifting Woodland
48%inclusion456 decks944 decks
45%synergy
Mistrise Village
48%inclusion230 decks484 decks
41%synergy
Emergence Zone
30%inclusion311 decks1.04K decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion164 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion154 decks1.04K decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.9%inclusion75 decks944 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion862 decks1.04K decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion762 decks1.04K decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
70%inclusion730 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Mox Amber
68%inclusion705 decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
64%inclusion669 decks1.04K decks
63%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion541 decks1.04K decks
50%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion344 decks1.04K decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion245 decks1.04K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion165 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.8%inclusion71 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Tundra
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Savannah
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.04K decks
86%synergy
Flooded Strand
98%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
67%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.04K decks
54%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion990 decks1.04K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion902 decks1.04K decks
79%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion889 decks1.04K decks
81%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion886 decks1.04K decks
77%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion874 decks1.04K decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion797 decks1.04K decks
69%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion782 decks1.04K decks
68%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion777 decks1.04K decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion718 decks1.04K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
64%inclusion664 decks1.04K decks
58%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion655 decks1.04K decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
46%inclusion482 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion423 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
38%inclusion361 decks939 decks
36%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion319 decks1.04K decks
-63%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion272 decks1.04K decks
-4%synergy
Island
23%inclusion239 decks1.04K decks
-71%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion210 decks945 decks
16%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion187 decks1.04K decks
-75%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion168 decks1.04K decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion148 decks1.04K decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
13%inclusion51 decks378 decks
10%synergy
Hedge Maze
12%inclusion126 decks1.04K decks
1%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
7.3%inclusion76 decks1.04K decks
-33%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.1%inclusion64 decks1.04K decks
-24%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.2%inclusion54 decks1.04K decks
3%synergy