Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - 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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Tam, Mindful First-Year
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Winnowing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Rain-Slicked Copse
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Blossombind
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Flitterwing Nuisance
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
72%inclusion224 decks312 decks
68%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
72%inclusion224 decks312 decks
67%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
61%inclusion191 decks312 decks
58%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
58%inclusion181 decks312 decks
55%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
60%inclusion158 decks263 decks
54%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
50%inclusion156 decks312 decks
48%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
48%inclusion151 decks312 decks
47%synergy
Winged Portent
49%inclusion154 decks312 decks
47%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
52%inclusion162 decks312 decks
47%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion156 decks312 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
66%inclusion207 decks312 decks
32%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion203 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Mockingbird
51%inclusion133 decks259 decks
42%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
50%inclusion130 decks259 decks
45%synergy
Flurry of Wings
49%inclusion153 decks312 decks
45%synergy
Murmuration
48%inclusion123 decks258 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
46%inclusion145 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
46%inclusion143 decks312 decks
44%synergy
Judge's Familiar
45%inclusion140 decks312 decks
41%synergy
Favorable Winds
44%inclusion137 decks312 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion61 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion45 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion38 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Seedborn Muse
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Shards
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Sephara, Sky's Blade
41%inclusion129 decks312 decks
40%synergy
Aven Interrupter
41%inclusion121 decks298 decks
36%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
38%inclusion118 decks312 decks
37%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
36%inclusion50 decks139 decks
35%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
34%inclusion88 decks260 decks
30%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion89 decks271 decks
31%synergy
Trygon Predator
32%inclusion101 decks312 decks
31%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
32%inclusion99 decks312 decks
29%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
31%inclusion98 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Emeria Angel
30%inclusion94 decks312 decks
25%synergy
Ledger Shredder
30%inclusion93 decks312 decks
24%synergy
Wingmate Roc
29%inclusion92 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
28%inclusion87 decks312 decks
27%synergy
Healer's Hawk
26%inclusion80 decks312 decks
23%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
25%inclusion77 decks312 decks
23%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion76 decks312 decks
23%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
24%inclusion74 decks312 decks
23%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
24%inclusion17 decks72 decks
16%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
23%inclusion73 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
23%inclusion72 decks312 decks
23%synergy
The Goose Mother
23%inclusion72 decks312 decks
18%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
23%inclusion71 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
21%inclusion67 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Harrier Strix
21%inclusion62 decks298 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
21%inclusion48 decks231 decks
18%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
21%inclusion64 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moat
20%inclusion63 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Bartz and Boko
20%inclusion28 decks139 decks
12%synergy
Shrike Force
20%inclusion52 decks262 decks
18%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
20%inclusion61 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
19%inclusion27 decks139 decks
11%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
19%inclusion59 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Selfless Spirit
19%inclusion59 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
18%inclusion57 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
17%inclusion54 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Errant and Giada
17%inclusion53 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Noble Hierarch
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Aerie Mystics
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
16%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Bloom Tender
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
15%inclusion47 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
15%inclusion47 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
15%inclusion46 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
14%inclusion29 decks205 decks
13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Goose
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Loyal Drake
13%inclusion41 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Soulcatcher
13%inclusion40 decks312 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion135 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
38%inclusion98 decks258 decks
34%synergy
Lofty Denial
32%inclusion100 decks312 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion89 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Rally of Wings
29%inclusion89 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion74 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
22%inclusion69 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion67 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion66 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion65 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
20%inclusion57 decks282 decks
16%synergy
Perch Protection
20%inclusion52 decks258 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
19%inclusion50 decks261 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion50 decks312 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion45 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Chord of Calling
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion33 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Charm
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.2%inclusion23 decks282 decks
2%synergy
Keep Watch
6.4%inclusion20 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.7%inclusion16 decks282 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Denial
5.6%inclusion16 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Biomass Mutation
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.3%inclusion15 decks281 decks
3%synergy
Silence
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Winged Words
34%inclusion106 decks312 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion103 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Migratory Route
32%inclusion101 decks312 decks
31%synergy
Farseek
32%inclusion100 decks312 decks
-12%synergy
Airborne Aid
31%inclusion97 decks312 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
23%inclusion72 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
21%inclusion67 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion64 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Battle Screech
19%inclusion60 decks312 decks
18%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion58 decks312 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Beck // Call
16%inclusion49 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
-11%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Ravenform
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Raise the Palisade
9.0%inclusion28 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Neoform
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
7.8%inclusion18 decks231 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion53 decks312 decks
-11%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion41 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
13%inclusion40 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion20 decks205 decks
7%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Birthing Pod
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.7%inclusion21 decks312 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
6.1%inclusion19 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
5%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.4%inclusion17 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Bower Passage
40%inclusion126 decks312 decks
39%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
38%inclusion117 decks312 decks
34%synergy
Verity Circle
29%inclusion90 decks312 decks
27%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
26%inclusion80 decks312 decks
23%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion77 decks312 decks
14%synergy
Gravitational Shift
24%inclusion76 decks312 decks
24%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
23%inclusion73 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Discovery
21%inclusion65 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
20%inclusion62 decks312 decks
19%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
17%inclusion52 decks312 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
15%inclusion47 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Dovescape
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
8%synergy
True Conviction
8.7%inclusion27 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
7.7%inclusion24 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Guardian Project
6.4%inclusion20 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Overgrowth
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
14%inclusion44 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
7.4%inclusion23 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion125 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
27%inclusion83 decks312 decks
24%synergy
Seaside Haven
22%inclusion69 decks312 decks
20%synergy
Gavony Township
18%inclusion57 decks312 decks
11%synergy
Lupinflower Village
16%inclusion42 decks265 decks
14%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
15%inclusion46 decks312 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion36 decks263 decks
8%synergy
Chocobo Camp
13%inclusion11 decks83 decks
11%synergy
Lilypad Village
13%inclusion34 decks265 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion39 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Field
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion33 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
10%inclusion7 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.2%inclusion13 decks158 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
7.1%inclusion22 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion19 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion238 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion213 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
20%inclusion53 decks259 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion56 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Simic Signet
15%inclusion48 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion47 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.0%inclusion28 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion26 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.8%inclusion18 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.1%inclusion16 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion295 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion290 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
93%inclusion290 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion288 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion181 decks312 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion170 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion146 decks312 decks
22%synergy
Azorius Chancery
45%inclusion141 decks312 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion134 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
42%inclusion130 decks312 decks
27%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion130 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion128 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
40%inclusion125 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
38%inclusion119 decks312 decks
22%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
38%inclusion119 decks312 decks
-10%synergy
Breeding Pool
36%inclusion112 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Temple Garden
36%inclusion111 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Canopy Vista
36%inclusion111 decks312 decks
-11%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion108 decks312 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion106 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion101 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion95 decks312 decks
-12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
30%inclusion93 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion88 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion88 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion82 decks312 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion78 decks312 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion78 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion61 decks278 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion67 decks312 decks
1%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion66 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
15%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion55 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion51 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion50 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
15%inclusion47 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion46 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion42 decks312 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
13%inclusion41 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion40 decks312 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion36 decks312 decks
-9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion35 decks312 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion34 decks312 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion32 decks312 decks
-11%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion31 decks312 decks
-2%synergy
Savannah
10%inclusion30 decks312 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
9.3%inclusion29 decks312 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
9.0%inclusion28 decks312 decks
-4%synergy
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