Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Hatebears

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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.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
68%synergy
Badgermole Cub
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
44%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aven Mindcensor
80%inclusion95 decks119 decks
75%synergy
Archon of Emeria
71%inclusion84 decks119 decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
70%inclusion83 decks119 decks
57%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
56%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
55%inclusion66 decks119 decks
54%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
51%inclusion61 decks119 decks
51%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
49%synergy
Deafening Silence
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
47%synergy
Winter Orb
46%inclusion55 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion90 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion88 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Noble Hierarch
63%inclusion75 decks119 decks
38%synergy
Llanowar Elves
57%inclusion68 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
53%inclusion63 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Bloom Tender
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Elvish Mystic
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
37%synergy
Grand Abolisher
48%inclusion57 decks119 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
62%inclusion74 decks119 decks
59%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
50%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion56 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
24%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Vryn Wingmare
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
43%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
39%synergy
Eternal Witness
43%inclusion51 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Collector Ouphe
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
40%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
42%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
36%synergy
Delighted Halfling
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
26%synergy
Hushbringer
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
36%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
34%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33%inclusion36 decks109 decks
30%synergy
Manglehorn
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Stoic Angel
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Mockingbird
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Voice of Victory
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
24%synergy
Aven Interrupter
23%inclusion22 decks95 decks
19%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Judge's Familiar
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Willbreaker
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Copperhorn Scout
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Containment Priest
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Spectral Sailor
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
44%inclusion52 decks119 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion50 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Chord of Calling
36%inclusion43 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion34 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Silence
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion22 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Flare of Denial
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Bant Charm
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
0%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Snap
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Growth Spiral
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Leak
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
32%synergy
Finale of Devastation
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
30%synergy
Neoform
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
28%inclusion33 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
-28%synergy
Cultivate
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Farewell
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Natural Order
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
28%synergy
Static Orb
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
21%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Trinisphere
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Tangle Wire
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-10%synergy
Null Rod
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Blasting Station
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-22%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
3%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Stasis
45%inclusion53 decks119 decks
44%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Verity Circle
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion29 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Rest in Peace
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Rule of Law
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Root Maze
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion19 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Stony Silence
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Rising Waters
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Aura Shards
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Brave the Sands
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Sterling Grove
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion9 decks106 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Kismet
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Market Festival
7.6%inclusion9 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Squeeze
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Cryoshatter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
11%inclusion13 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
13%inclusion15 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion21 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
-29%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion14 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Woodland
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Haven
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
1%synergy
Gavony Township
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
76%inclusion90 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
49%inclusion58 decks119 decks
-22%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion23 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion18 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion12 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
9.2%inclusion11 decks119 decks
8%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.4%inclusion10 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.7%inclusion8 decks119 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
5.9%inclusion7 decks119 decks
-5%synergy
Simic Signet
5.0%inclusion6 decks119 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion116 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Plains
86%inclusion102 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Forest
85%inclusion101 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Island
82%inclusion97 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Temple Garden
61%inclusion73 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion72 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion71 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
56%inclusion67 decks119 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion65 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion62 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion60 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion54 decks119 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
38%inclusion45 decks119 decks
2%synergy
Seaside Citadel
37%inclusion44 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Brushland
35%inclusion42 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion41 decks119 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion39 decks119 decks
-12%synergy
Savannah
32%inclusion38 decks119 decks
19%synergy
Tropical Island
31%inclusion37 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion36 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
22%synergy
Canopy Vista
29%inclusion35 decks119 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion32 decks119 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion31 decks119 decks
3%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
10%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion30 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Urban Retreat
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion28 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Marsh Flats
23%inclusion27 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion26 decks119 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion25 decks119 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion24 decks119 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion20 decks119 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
16%inclusion17 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-8%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion17 decks119 decks
-7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
9%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-13%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion16 decks119 decks
-10%synergy