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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Badgermole Cub
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Watcher of the Spheres
75%inclusion246 decks327 decks
71%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
74%inclusion242 decks327 decks
70%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
64%inclusion209 decks327 decks
60%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
59%inclusion192 decks327 decks
56%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
58%inclusion146 decks251 decks
52%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
52%inclusion171 decks327 decks
51%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
53%inclusion172 decks327 decks
50%synergy
Winged Portent
51%inclusion167 decks327 decks
49%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
50%inclusion163 decks327 decks
48%synergy
Bident of Thassa
52%inclusion170 decks327 decks
48%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
66%inclusion215 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Birds of Paradise
64%inclusion209 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Mockingbird
51%inclusion127 decks247 decks
42%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
51%inclusion167 decks327 decks
46%synergy
Flurry of Wings
51%inclusion166 decks327 decks
47%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
48%inclusion118 decks247 decks
43%synergy
Murmuration
46%inclusion114 decks246 decks
41%synergy
Favorable Winds
46%inclusion151 decks327 decks
45%synergy
Judge's Familiar
46%inclusion150 decks327 decks
42%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
46%inclusion149 decks327 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Smothering Tithe
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Aura Shards
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Seedborn Muse
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
3%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Steel-Plume Marshal
42%inclusion136 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Aven Interrupter
39%inclusion114 decks289 decks
35%synergy
Trygon Predator
36%inclusion117 decks327 decks
35%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
35%inclusion39 decks113 decks
34%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
34%inclusion84 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Emeria Angel
34%inclusion110 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion86 decks259 decks
31%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
33%inclusion107 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Wingmate Roc
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
30%inclusion98 decks327 decks
29%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
30%inclusion98 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Ledger Shredder
29%inclusion94 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
28%inclusion90 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
28%inclusion90 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Healer's Hawk
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
26%inclusion86 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
24%inclusion80 decks327 decks
23%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
22%synergy
The Goose Mother
22%inclusion73 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Magus of the Moat
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
22%synergy
Harrier Strix
22%inclusion63 decks288 decks
21%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Selfless Spirit
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Errant and Giada
21%inclusion69 decks327 decks
21%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
21%inclusion69 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
20%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
20%inclusion43 decks217 decks
17%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Shrike Force
19%inclusion48 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Falco Spara, Pactweaver
19%inclusion61 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Bartz and Boko
19%inclusion21 decks113 decks
10%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
18%inclusion60 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
17%inclusion57 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Aerie Mystics
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Traveling Chocobo
16%inclusion18 decks113 decks
7%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Noble Hierarch
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Loyal Drake
15%inclusion50 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Bloom Tender
15%inclusion49 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Kangee, Aerie Keeper
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Pride of the Clouds
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
15%inclusion48 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Goose
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
12%synergy
River Hoopoe
13%inclusion44 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion146 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion142 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
35%inclusion87 decks246 decks
31%synergy
Lofty Denial
33%inclusion108 decks327 decks
31%synergy
Rally of Wings
31%inclusion101 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Beast Within
31%inclusion101 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion78 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion74 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion72 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Heroic Intervention
21%inclusion69 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion68 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
20%inclusion48 decks246 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion53 decks272 decks
15%synergy
Bant Charm
17%inclusion56 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion53 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion49 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Eladamri's Call
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Charm
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Chord of Calling
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion22 decks272 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Keep Watch
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
6.5%inclusion18 decks278 decks
4%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.9%inclusion16 decks272 decks
4%synergy
Biomass Mutation
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.6%inclusion15 decks270 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Charm
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
35%inclusion114 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Winged Words
34%inclusion112 decks327 decks
33%synergy
Migratory Route
32%inclusion105 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Farseek
31%inclusion103 decks327 decks
-12%synergy
Airborne Aid
31%inclusion101 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Kodama's Reach
24%inclusion79 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Nature's Lore
22%inclusion71 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Rampant Growth
21%inclusion70 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Battle Screech
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
18%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Beck // Call
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion52 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Wargate
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Aerial Assault
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
7.8%inclusion17 decks217 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
7.3%inclusion24 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Neoform
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion59 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Door of Destinies
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Banner of Kinship
8.5%inclusion16 decks189 decks
5%synergy
Birthing Pod
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
3%synergy
The Indomitable
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
6%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Sword of the Animist
5.8%inclusion19 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Chocobo Racetrack
5.7%inclusion6 decks106 decks
-3%synergy
Winter Orb
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Bower Passage
41%inclusion135 decks327 decks
40%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
35%inclusion115 decks327 decks
32%synergy
Verity Circle
31%inclusion100 decks327 decks
28%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
28%inclusion90 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Gravitational Shift
27%inclusion89 decks327 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
26%inclusion85 decks327 decks
15%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
26%inclusion85 decks327 decks
17%synergy
Coastal Piracy
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Kindred Discovery
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
14%synergy
Fertile Ground
19%inclusion62 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
19%inclusion20 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Mirari's Wake
16%inclusion53 decks327 decks
10%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
10%synergy
True Conviction
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Dovescape
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.0%inclusion26 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
7.0%inclusion23 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.1%inclusion20 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Guardian Project
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Sylvan Library
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Military Intelligence
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Overgrowth
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
13%inclusion42 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion22 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Serra the Benevolent
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion133 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
27%inclusion88 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Seaside Haven
21%inclusion70 decks327 decks
19%synergy
Gavony Township
20%inclusion64 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
12%synergy
Lupinflower Village
14%inclusion35 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Three Tree City
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
11%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Lilypad Village
12%inclusion30 decks253 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion38 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Minas Tirith
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.4%inclusion21 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Moorland Haunt
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion250 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion224 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
20%inclusion67 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion47 decks247 decks
14%synergy
Simic Signet
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion45 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Selesnya Signet
12%inclusion40 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion34 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion33 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.9%inclusion29 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.6%inclusion28 decks327 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion27 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.6%inclusion25 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion17 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion312 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion304 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Forest
92%inclusion302 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
92%inclusion302 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Seaside Citadel
58%inclusion190 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion186 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion159 decks327 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
48%inclusion158 decks327 decks
32%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
45%inclusion146 decks327 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
44%inclusion144 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion143 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
42%inclusion137 decks327 decks
25%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
41%inclusion134 decks327 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion129 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
38%inclusion123 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
37%inclusion121 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Temple Garden
36%inclusion117 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Breeding Pool
35%inclusion116 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
34%inclusion111 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion109 decks327 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion106 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
30%inclusion99 decks327 decks
-11%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
28%inclusion93 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion92 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Windswept Heath
28%inclusion91 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion86 decks327 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion84 decks327 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion82 decks327 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
22%inclusion58 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion66 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Brushland
20%inclusion65 decks327 decks
-6%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion58 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion56 decks327 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion55 decks327 decks
-1%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
17%inclusion54 decks327 decks
-7%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion51 decks327 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
-4%synergy
Brokers Hideout
14%inclusion47 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion46 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
2%synergy
Bant Panorama
13%inclusion41 decks327 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Plenty
12%inclusion39 decks327 decks
-9%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion37 decks327 decks
-8%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion36 decks327 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
11%inclusion35 decks327 decks
-10%synergy
Tundra
10%inclusion32 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Savannah
9.5%inclusion31 decks327 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
-2%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
9.2%inclusion30 decks327 decks
2%synergy
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