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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
72%synergy
Badgermole Cub
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
54%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aven Mindcensor
79%inclusion90 decks114 decks
74%synergy
Archon of Emeria
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
68%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
69%inclusion79 decks114 decks
57%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
54%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
53%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
50%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
61%inclusion70 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Deafening Silence
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Winter Orb
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
47%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
76%inclusion87 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion83 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Noble Hierarch
64%inclusion73 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Llanowar Elves
54%inclusion62 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
54%inclusion61 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Bloom Tender
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Elvish Mystic
48%inclusion55 decks114 decks
37%synergy
Esper Sentinel
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Grand Abolisher
46%inclusion53 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Drannith Magistrate
63%inclusion72 decks114 decks
60%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
51%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion54 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Seedborn Muse
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Worldly Tutor
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Eternal Witness
45%inclusion51 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
44%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Collector Ouphe
41%inclusion47 decks114 decks
40%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
39%synergy
Delighted Halfling
39%inclusion44 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
36%synergy
Hushbringer
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
35%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
33%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
32%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
30%synergy
Stoic Angel
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Manglehorn
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Voice of Victory
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Trygon Predator
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
24%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
23%inclusion22 decks96 decks
19%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Judge's Familiar
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Reclamation Sage
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Kataki, War's Wage
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Willbreaker
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Sun Titan
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Copperhorn Scout
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Windborn Muse
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Containment Priest
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Instants
Eladamri's Call
44%inclusion50 decks114 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion46 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Chord of Calling
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Dovin's Veto
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Silence
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Crop Rotation
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Nature's Claim
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Flare of Denial
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Heroic Intervention
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Beast Within
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Ephemerate
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Veil of Summer
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Congregation at Dawn
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Snap
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Bant Charm
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Growth Spiral
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
5.5%inclusion6 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Leak
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
31%synergy
Finale of Devastation
36%inclusion41 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Neoform
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Wargate
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-28%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Cultivate
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
-25%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
-15%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Austere Command
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Birthing Pod
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Static Orb
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
25%synergy
Bident of Thassa
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
20%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Trinisphere
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Tangle Wire
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Null Rod
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Blasting Station
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-22%synergy
Knowledge Pool
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Stasis
43%inclusion49 decks114 decks
42%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
27%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
27%inclusion31 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Verity Circle
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Blind Obedience
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Sylvan Library
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Rest in Peace
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Rule of Law
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Root Maze
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Prison
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Rising Waters
15%inclusion17 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Stony Silence
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Aura Shards
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Fertile Ground
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Sterling Grove
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Frozen Aether
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Market Festival
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Kenrith's Transformation
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Blessing
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Kismet
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Squeeze
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Cryoshatter
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Dovin, Hand of Control
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.9%inclusion9 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion43 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion20 decks114 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Field
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
-28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Haven
11%inclusion13 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Shifting Woodland
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Ruins
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Gavony Township
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion85 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Signet
50%inclusion57 decks114 decks
-21%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion22 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion21 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion18 decks114 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion12 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
8.8%inclusion10 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Unity
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.1%inclusion7 decks114 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Simic Signet
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion111 decks114 decks
7%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion96 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Forest
83%inclusion95 decks114 decks
-11%synergy
Island
82%inclusion93 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Temple Garden
62%inclusion71 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
61%inclusion69 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion67 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Breeding Pool
58%inclusion66 decks114 decks
14%synergy
Windswept Heath
55%inclusion63 decks114 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion60 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
51%inclusion58 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
46%inclusion52 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
39%inclusion45 decks114 decks
4%synergy
Seaside Citadel
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion42 decks114 decks
6%synergy
Brushland
35%inclusion40 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion39 decks114 decks
-13%synergy
Tundra
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Savannah
32%inclusion37 decks114 decks
20%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion36 decks114 decks
19%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
-10%synergy
Canopy Vista
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Confluence
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion33 decks114 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Chancery
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion32 decks114 decks
-18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion30 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
-16%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
25%inclusion29 decks114 decks
18%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
25%inclusion28 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion27 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Urban Retreat
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
15%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion26 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
22%inclusion25 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion24 decks114 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion23 decks114 decks
13%synergy
Hedge Maze
17%inclusion19 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
7%synergy
Lush Portico
15%inclusion17 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-12%synergy
Deserted Beach
14%inclusion16 decks114 decks
-7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
13%inclusion15 decks114 decks
9%synergy