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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Formidable Speaker
13%inclusion28 decks223 decks
11%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
1.4%inclusion1 decks73 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Emiel the Blessed
91%inclusion960 decks1.06K decks
85%synergy
Finale of Devastation
91%inclusion961 decks1.06K decks
83%synergy
Mystic Remora
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
83%synergy
Silence
87%inclusion918 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
86%inclusion906 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
84%inclusion887 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Bloom Tender
92%inclusion973 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion909 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Esper Sentinel
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Flusterstorm
84%inclusion885 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
96%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
62%synergy
Delighted Halfling
89%inclusion946 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Noble Hierarch
88%inclusion934 decks1.06K decks
63%synergy
Chord of Calling
84%inclusion890 decks1.06K decks
78%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
83%inclusion882 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
82%inclusion865 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Grand Abolisher
81%inclusion857 decks1.06K decks
74%synergy
Mental Misstep
80%inclusion847 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
80%inclusion843 decks1.06K decks
75%synergy
Eladamri's Call
79%inclusion832 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
96%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
90%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Force of Will
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
89%synergy
The One Ring
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
94%inclusion997 decks1.06K decks
80%synergy
Mox Diamond
94%inclusion991 decks1.06K decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
93%inclusion985 decks1.06K decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion965 decks1.06K decks
87%synergy
Crop Rotation
87%inclusion919 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Faeburrow Elder
78%inclusion826 decks1.06K decks
65%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
76%inclusion810 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion791 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
72%inclusion138 decks193 decks
64%synergy
Mockingbird
69%inclusion649 decks937 decks
60%synergy
Voice of Victory
68%inclusion346 decks508 decks
64%synergy
Spellseeker
68%inclusion718 decks1.06K decks
65%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
59%inclusion621 decks1.06K decks
56%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
59%inclusion621 decks1.06K decks
55%synergy
Badgermole Cub
55%inclusion107 decks193 decks
50%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
51%inclusion541 decks1.06K decks
49%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
49%inclusion463 decks936 decks
43%synergy
Displacer Kitten
48%inclusion512 decks1.06K decks
45%synergy
Captain Sisay
41%inclusion429 decks1.06K decks
39%synergy
Transit Mage
40%inclusion242 decks612 decks
39%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
39%inclusion368 decks937 decks
37%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
38%inclusion276 decks725 decks
36%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
38%inclusion400 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
35%inclusion367 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
31%inclusion331 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
27%inclusion291 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
26%inclusion278 decks1.06K decks
25%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion265 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
24%inclusion259 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Felidar Guardian
24%inclusion251 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
22%inclusion231 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
20%inclusion211 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Endurance
20%inclusion207 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion164 decks856 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
18%inclusion186 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
17%inclusion166 decks983 decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion177 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
16%inclusion161 decks983 decks
13%synergy
Seedborn Muse
16%inclusion167 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
13%inclusion129 decks983 decks
12%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
13%inclusion35 decks277 decks
11%synergy
Tataru Taru
12%inclusion49 decks395 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion87 decks725 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion127 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Aven Interrupter
12%inclusion118 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
11%inclusion119 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion118 decks1.06K decks
-3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
11%inclusion115 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
10%inclusion108 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
10%inclusion95 decks984 decks
9%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
10%inclusion102 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
8.8%inclusion93 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
8.3%inclusion88 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
8.2%inclusion87 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Colossal Skyturtle
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
78%inclusion823 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
76%inclusion810 decks1.06K decks
72%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
74%inclusion786 decks1.06K decks
55%synergy
Worldly Tutor
72%inclusion761 decks1.06K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
71%inclusion749 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
60%inclusion639 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Angel's Grace
53%inclusion558 decks1.06K decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion531 decks1.06K decks
24%synergy
Veil of Summer
44%inclusion469 decks1.06K decks
41%synergy
Flare of Denial
41%inclusion407 decks995 decks
39%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
31%inclusion323 decks1.06K decks
28%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion297 decks1.06K decks
23%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion291 decks1.06K decks
-20%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion285 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Intuition
27%inclusion285 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion248 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
23%inclusion245 decks1.06K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion219 decks984 decks
16%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion225 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion218 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Retraction Helix
20%inclusion208 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Force of Vigor
18%inclusion189 decks1.06K decks
16%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion147 decks937 decks
13%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion148 decks1.06K decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion123 decks984 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion125 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion123 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion118 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Miscast
9.1%inclusion96 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.0%inclusion85 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
6.8%inclusion72 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.1%inclusion65 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.7%inclusion21 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
5.4%inclusion57 decks1.06K decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.06K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Neoform
78%inclusion831 decks1.06K decks
74%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
65%inclusion685 decks1.06K decks
60%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
61%inclusion296 decks489 decks
56%synergy
Wargate
61%inclusion641 decks1.06K decks
56%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
37%inclusion390 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Transmute Artifact
33%inclusion346 decks1.06K decks
32%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion253 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion101 decks1.06K decks
9%synergy
Fabricate
9.2%inclusion97 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
70%inclusion741 decks1.06K decks
67%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
50%inclusion529 decks1.06K decks
48%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion285 decks1.06K decks
26%synergy
Expedition Map
11%inclusion116 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Candelabra of Tawnos
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.5%inclusion79 decks1.06K decks
-12%synergy
Winter Orb
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Vexing Bauble
5.4%inclusion53 decks982 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
69%inclusion726 decks1.06K decks
58%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion480 decks1.06K decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
44%inclusion470 decks1.06K decks
36%synergy
Smothering Tithe
35%inclusion372 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Sylvan Library
28%inclusion295 decks1.06K decks
22%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
21%inclusion220 decks1.06K decks
18%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
16%inclusion169 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Deafening Silence
14%inclusion144 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion118 decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.0%inclusion95 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Stasis
8.6%inclusion91 decks1.06K decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
7.6%inclusion80 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion78 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
7.0%inclusion74 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
18%inclusion193 decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
41%inclusion431 decks1.06K decks
37%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
33%inclusion353 decks1.06K decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
16%inclusion55 decks342 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
95%inclusion1K decks1.06K decks
76%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
93%inclusion986 decks1.06K decks
78%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
69%inclusion735 decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Mistrise Village
49%inclusion248 decks504 decks
43%synergy
Shifting Woodland
48%inclusion470 decks983 decks
45%synergy
Emergence Zone
31%inclusion327 decks1.06K decks
29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
15%inclusion164 decks1.06K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion159 decks1.06K decks
11%synergy
Monumental Henge
7.8%inclusion77 decks983 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion1.04K decks1.06K decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion881 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion769 decks1.06K decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
69%inclusion736 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Mox Amber
67%inclusion712 decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Grim Monolith
64%inclusion673 decks1.06K decks
63%synergy
Mox Opal
50%inclusion528 decks1.06K decks
48%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion346 decks1.06K decks
19%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion228 decks1.06K decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
17%inclusion185 decks1.06K decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion174 decks1.06K decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.6%inclusion70 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Tropical Island
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Tundra
99%inclusion1.05K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Savannah
99%inclusion1.04K decks1.06K decks
86%synergy
Flooded Strand
98%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
98%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
53%synergy
Windswept Heath
97%inclusion1.03K decks1.06K decks
64%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
97%inclusion1.02K decks1.06K decks
53%synergy
Temple Garden
95%inclusion1.01K decks1.06K decks
52%synergy
Mana Confluence
87%inclusion922 decks1.06K decks
79%synergy
City of Brass
86%inclusion908 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
85%inclusion901 decks1.06K decks
81%synergy
Polluted Delta
84%inclusion894 decks1.06K decks
77%synergy
Wooded Foothills
76%inclusion806 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion791 decks1.06K decks
68%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
74%inclusion787 decks1.06K decks
67%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion728 decks1.06K decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
63%inclusion668 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Arid Mesa
63%inclusion667 decks1.06K decks
57%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion481 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
41%inclusion430 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
38%inclusion376 decks978 decks
36%synergy
Forest
30%inclusion322 decks1.06K decks
-64%synergy
Sea of Clouds
26%inclusion280 decks1.06K decks
-4%synergy
Island
22%inclusion238 decks1.06K decks
-71%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion219 decks984 decks
16%synergy
Plains
18%inclusion195 decks1.06K decks
-75%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
15%inclusion158 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion158 decks1.06K decks
10%synergy
Starting Town
15%inclusion59 decks399 decks
11%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion135 decks1.06K decks
2%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
7.2%inclusion76 decks1.06K decks
-33%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
5.9%inclusion63 decks1.06K decks
5%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
5.8%inclusion61 decks1.06K decks
-25%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
5.2%inclusion55 decks1.06K decks
3%synergy