Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Budget 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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Earth Kingdom Jailer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
96%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Favorable Winds
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
83%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
74%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
73%synergy
Winged Words
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Emeria Angel
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Winged Portent
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
57%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Rally of Wings
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Flurry of Wings
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Migratory Route
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Judge's Familiar
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Trygon Predator
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Healer's Hawk
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wingmate Roc
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Shrike Force
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Aerie Mystics
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
27%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Tide Skimmer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Spectral Sailor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Cynette, Jelly Drover
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
18%synergy
Aven Interrupter
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Harrier Strix
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Faerie Formation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Augury Owl
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Errant and Giada
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Willbreaker
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Remorseful Cleric
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mockingbird
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
River Hoopoe
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Frost Trickster
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Soulcatcher
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Negate
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Lofty Denial
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Dazzling Denial
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Bant Charm
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Brokers Charm
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Generous Gift
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Beast Within
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Planar Genesis
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Biomass Mutation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Charm
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Perch Protection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Absorb
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Keep Watch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Crush Contraband
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Condemn
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Momentary Blink
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Refute
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Airborne Aid
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Time Wipe
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Beck // Call
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Battle Screech
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Kodama's Reach
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Distant Melody
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Aerial Assault
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Storm Herd
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Splash Portal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-34%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wear Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Another Round
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Tempt with Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Scale Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Golden Ratio
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Aether Gale
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Gust of Wind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
The Indomitable
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Murmuration
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Gravitational Shift
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Bower Passage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Fertile Ground
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Wild Growth
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Staggering Insight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Military Intelligence
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Abundant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Feywild Visitor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Market Festival
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Soul Snare
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Serra Aviary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Leafdrake Roost
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ever-Watching Threshold
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gideon Jura
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Restless Anchorage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-25%synergy
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Moorland Haunt
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Haven
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Lupinflower Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Calciform Pools
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Simic Signet
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Selesnya Signet
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Prairie Stream
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Bant Panorama
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Port Town
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Tranquil Cove
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Urban Retreat
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Radiant Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-32%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Heath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Night Market
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Overflowing Basin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Tangled Islet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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