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
65%inclusion79 decks122 decks
57%synergy
Badgermole Cub
48%inclusion59 decks122 decks
42%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
7.9%inclusion17 decks215 decks
7%synergy
Formidable Speaker
5.8%inclusion9 decks156 decks
5%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
4.4%inclusion5 decks114 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
90%inclusion946 decks1.05K decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
90%inclusion947 decks1.05K decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
94%inclusion988 decks1.05K decks
83%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
86%inclusion898 decks1.05K decks
81%synergy
Silence
86%inclusion905 decks1.05K decks
81%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion964 decks1.05K decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
83%inclusion867 decks1.05K decks
79%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion993 decks1.05K decks
79%synergy
Flusterstorm
83%inclusion873 decks1.05K decks
79%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
83%inclusion870 decks1.05K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1.01K decks1.05K decks
62%synergy
Delighted Halfling
88%inclusion928 decks1.05K decks
76%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion921 decks1.05K decks
62%synergy
Chord of Calling
84%inclusion879 decks1.05K decks
78%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion853 decks1.05K decks
75%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
80%inclusion840 decks1.05K decks
67%synergy
Eladamri's Call
80%inclusion838 decks1.05K decks
70%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion836 decks1.05K decks
75%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion836 decks1.05K decks
76%synergy
Swan Song
80%inclusion836 decks1.05K decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.05K decks
76%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion1K decks1.05K decks
90%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion992 decks1.05K decks
80%synergy
Force of Will
94%inclusion991 decks1.05K decks
88%synergy
The One Ring
94%inclusion989 decks1.05K decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion989 decks1.05K decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
93%inclusion978 decks1.05K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion970 decks1.05K decks
88%synergy
Mana Vault
90%inclusion944 decks1.05K decks
86%synergy
Crop Rotation
86%inclusion906 decks1.05K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
79%inclusion817 decks1.03K decks
76%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
76%inclusion796 decks1.05K decks
67%synergy
Eternal Witness
76%inclusion794 decks1.05K decks
61%synergy
Spellseeker
68%inclusion716 decks1.05K decks
65%synergy
Mockingbird
67%inclusion592 decks885 decks
58%synergy
Voice of Victory
65%inclusion288 decks443 decks
61%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion622 decks1.05K decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
58%inclusion611 decks1.05K decks
55%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
52%inclusion542 decks1.05K decks
50%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
50%inclusion442 decks884 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
45%inclusion475 decks1.05K decks
42%synergy
Captain Sisay
43%inclusion450 decks1.05K decks
41%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
39%inclusion408 decks1.05K decks
34%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
39%inclusion404 decks1.05K decks
36%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
38%inclusion337 decks885 decks
36%synergy
Transit Mage
37%inclusion201 decks545 decks
36%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
36%inclusion239 decks660 decks
34%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
34%inclusion355 decks1.05K decks
20%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
28%inclusion293 decks1.05K decks
26%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
28%inclusion290 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Gilded Drake
27%inclusion279 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
25%inclusion263 decks1.05K decks
24%synergy
Felidar Guardian
23%inclusion244 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
23%inclusion242 decks1.05K decks
20%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
20%inclusion214 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
20%inclusion213 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Endurance
20%inclusion210 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
18%inclusion143 decks795 decks
12%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
17%inclusion159 decks932 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion170 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Seedborn Muse
15%inclusion161 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
15%inclusion136 decks932 decks
13%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
14%inclusion135 decks932 decks
13%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion125 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion112 decks965 decks
7%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion117 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion73 decks659 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion116 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion109 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion95 decks933 decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
10%inclusion100 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
9.3%inclusion98 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.3%inclusion31 decks332 decks
5%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
9.2%inclusion97 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
9.0%inclusion94 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Elvish Mystic
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.05K decks
-3%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.2%inclusion86 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
7.3%inclusion77 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
77%inclusion811 decks1.05K decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion800 decks1.05K decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
75%inclusion788 decks1.05K decks
64%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion734 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Pact of Negation
58%inclusion605 decks1.05K decks
54%synergy
Angel's Grace
53%inclusion557 decks1.05K decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion545 decks1.05K decks
26%synergy
Veil of Summer
42%inclusion443 decks1.05K decks
39%synergy
Flare of Denial
40%inclusion381 decks944 decks
38%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion320 decks1.02K decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion311 decks1.05K decks
-18%synergy
Ephemerate
28%inclusion290 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion282 decks1.05K decks
22%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
25%inclusion266 decks1.05K decks
23%synergy
Intuition
25%inclusion265 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion250 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion211 decks933 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion222 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion216 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion186 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Force of Vigor
17%inclusion176 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion135 decks885 decks
12%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion146 decks1.05K decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion136 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion115 decks933 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion124 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion108 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion106 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Banishing Knack
7.7%inclusion81 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Cloudshift
7.1%inclusion74 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
-10%synergy
Resculpt
6.7%inclusion70 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.8%inclusion18 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.05K decks
-9%synergy
Dispel
5.5%inclusion58 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
79%inclusion831 decks1.05K decks
74%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
65%inclusion682 decks1.05K decks
60%synergy
Wargate
60%inclusion634 decks1.05K decks
55%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
59%inclusion249 decks424 decks
54%synergy
Transmute Artifact
36%inclusion373 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
35%inclusion364 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
23%inclusion241 decks1.05K decks
19%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion106 decks1.05K decks
10%synergy
Fabricate
8.5%inclusion89 decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion735 decks1.05K decks
67%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
51%inclusion537 decks1.05K decks
49%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
30%inclusion314 decks1.05K decks
28%synergy
Expedition Map
10%inclusion105 decks1.05K decks
9%synergy
Winter Orb
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion75 decks1.05K decks
-12%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
68%inclusion717 decks1.05K decks
58%synergy
Blind Obedience
49%inclusion517 decks1.05K decks
46%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
41%inclusion430 decks1.05K decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
33%inclusion350 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Sylvan Library
29%inclusion309 decks1.05K decks
23%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
20%inclusion210 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion167 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion145 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
12%inclusion120 decks1.02K decks
8%synergy
Stasis
9.2%inclusion97 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
8.1%inclusion85 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.05K decks
6%synergy
Training Grounds
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
19%inclusion198 decks1.05K decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
39%inclusion406 decks1.05K decks
35%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
35%inclusion369 decks1.05K decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion39 decks280 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion996 decks1.05K decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion973 decks1.05K decks
78%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion889 decks1.05K decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
71%inclusion740 decks1.05K decks
65%synergy
Mistrise Village
47%inclusion208 decks439 decks
41%synergy
Shifting Woodland
46%inclusion432 decks932 decks
43%synergy
Emergence Zone
29%inclusion305 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion160 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion158 decks1.05K decks
-1%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.4%inclusion69 decks932 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
5.1%inclusion54 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
82%inclusion863 decks1.05K decks
78%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion787 decks1.05K decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
70%inclusion731 decks1.05K decks
68%synergy
Mox Amber
66%inclusion697 decks1.05K decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
64%inclusion671 decks1.05K decks
63%synergy
Mox Opal
49%inclusion518 decks1.05K decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion368 decks1.05K decks
21%synergy
Mana Crypt
26%inclusion277 decks1.05K decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
19%inclusion201 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion171 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.9%inclusion72 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
99%inclusion1.04K decks1.05K decks
86%synergy
Savannah
99%inclusion1.04K decks1.05K decks
86%synergy
Tundra
99%inclusion1.03K decks1.05K decks
86%synergy
Flooded Strand
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
66%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
67%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.05K decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion1.01K decks1.05K decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion1.01K decks1.05K decks
53%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion997 decks1.05K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion903 decks1.05K decks
78%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion889 decks1.05K decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion886 decks1.05K decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
84%inclusion885 decks1.05K decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion799 decks1.05K decks
69%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
75%inclusion789 decks1.05K decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion786 decks1.05K decks
68%synergy
Exotic Orchard
68%inclusion716 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion691 decks1.05K decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
65%inclusion679 decks1.05K decks
59%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
47%inclusion497 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion441 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
36%inclusion336 decks927 decks
33%synergy
Forest
31%inclusion326 decks1.05K decks
-63%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion282 decks1.05K decks
-4%synergy
Island
23%inclusion246 decks1.05K decks
-70%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion211 decks933 decks
16%synergy
Plains
19%inclusion196 decks1.05K decks
-74%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
17%inclusion183 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion47 decks336 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion133 decks1.03K decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion135 decks1.05K decks
8%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
7.0%inclusion73 decks1.05K decks
-34%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
6.6%inclusion69 decks1.05K decks
-24%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.05K decks
3%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.3%inclusion56 decks1.05K decks
5%synergy