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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Favorable Winds
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
86%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
85%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
81%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
80%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
79%synergy
Winged Words
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
67%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Rally of Wings
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Emeria Angel
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
61%synergy
Winged Portent
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
60%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Flurry of Wings
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
58%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
59%inclusion10 decks17 decks
55%synergy
Bident of Thassa
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Judge's Familiar
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Game Changers
Crop Rotation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Thunderclap Wyvern
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Trygon Predator
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Healer's Hawk
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Jackdaw Savior
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Shrike Force
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Aerie Mystics
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Wingmate Roc
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Aven Mimeomancer
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Donal, Herald of Wings
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Cartographer's Hawk
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
The Goose Mother
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Choco, Seeker of Paradise
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Augury Owl
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Spectral Sailor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Tide Skimmer
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Cynette, Jelly Drover
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Harrier Strix
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
River Hoopoe
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Errant and Giada
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Willbreaker
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Cloudchaser Kestrel
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Aven Gagglemaster
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Miner's Guidewing
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Aven Interrupter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Keeper of the Nine Gales
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Soulcatcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Battlefield Raptor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Silver Raven
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sunblast Angel
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Aegis Sculptor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hammerhead Tyrant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Faerie Formation
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Lofty Denial
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
51%synergy
Negate
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Dazzling Denial
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Bant Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Brokers Charm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Growth Spiral
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Planar Genesis
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
23%synergy
Generous Gift
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Biomass Mutation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Azorius Charm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Keep Watch
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Absorb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Valorous Stance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Momentary Blink
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Depose // Deploy
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Deluge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Perch Protection
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Crumb and Get It
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Peerless Recycling
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-2%synergy
Sonar Strike
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Pawpatch Formation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Cultivate
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Airborne Aid
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Rampant Growth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Beck // Call
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Kodama's Reach
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Battle Screech
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Aerial Assault
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Distant Melody
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Alrund's Epiphany
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wear Down
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Scale Up
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-34%synergy
Gust of Wind
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Another Round
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Revoke Existence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Split Up
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Storm Herd
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Fade into Antiquity
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Splash Portal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Starfall Invocation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Icon of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
The Indomitable
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sunbird Standard
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Verity Circle
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
48%synergy
Murmuration
41%inclusion7 decks17 decks
36%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Gravitational Shift
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
34%synergy
Bower Passage
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Wild Growth
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Fertile Ground
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Coastal Piracy
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Military Intelligence
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Staggering Insight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Abundant Growth
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Rally the Ranks
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Market Festival
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Feywild Visitor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Greenhouse // Rickety Gazebo
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Serra Aviary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Solitary Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Presence of Gond
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Glorious Anthem
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Bonds
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Gossip's Talent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Communal Brewing
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Compleated Sage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mu Yanling, Celestial Wind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Gideon Jura
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Balamb Garden, SeeD Academy
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-26%synergy
Restless Anchorage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Lupinflower Village
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Seaside Haven
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Moorland Haunt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Calciform Pools
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Animal Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lilypad Village
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
39%synergy
Simic Signet
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
33%synergy
Selesnya Signet
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Keyrune
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Locket
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Unity
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Patchwork Banner
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Forest
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion30 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Seaside Citadel
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
37%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
35%synergy
Evolving Wilds
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Canopy Vista
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Port Town
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Bant Panorama
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Mystery
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Urban Retreat
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
14%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Hideout
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Isle
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Thriving Grove
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Heath
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Radiant Grove
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fortified Village
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Blossoming Sands
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Night Market
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Tangled Islet
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Vivid Creek
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Vivid Meadow
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lakeside Shack
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Kabira Takedown
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Abandoned Campground
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-35%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Meandering River
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
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