Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Merfolk

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
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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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Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
100%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
94%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
91%synergy
Stonybrook Banneret
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
88%synergy
Deeproot Pilgrimage
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
85%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Deeproot Waters
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Stonybrook Schoolmaster
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Merfolk Sovereign
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Merrow Commerce
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
79%synergy
Sygg, River Guide
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Deeproot Elite
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Aura Shards
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Seedborn Muse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Worldly Tutor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Judge of Currents
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
70%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Kiora's Follower
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
60%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
59%synergy
Surgespanner
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Fallowsage
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Summon: Leviathan
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Thada Adel, Acquisitor
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Realmwalker
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Seahunter
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Tishana, Voice of Thunder
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Deeproot Historian
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Harpoon Sniper
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Mist Dancer
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Merfolk Trickster
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
River Sneak
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Silvergill Adept
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Harbinger of the Seas
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Tributary Instructor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Sharae of Numbing Depths
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Coralhelm Commander
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Sigil Tracer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Zegana, Utopian Speaker
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Cosi's Trickster
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Drowner of Secrets
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Birds of Paradise
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-19%synergy
Empress Galina
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sage of Fables
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Entity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Metallic Mimic
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mistway Spy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Saprazzan Heir
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Beast Within
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Growth Spiral
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Generous Gift
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Render Silent
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Ripples of Potential
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Final Showdown
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Inspiring Call
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Nature's Claim
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sage's Dousing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Force of Negation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Kindred Summons
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wizard's Retort
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Summon the School
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Nature's Lore
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Farseek
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Cultivate
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Aquitect's Will
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Distant Melody
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Three Visits
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Kodama's Reach
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Rampant Growth
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Harvest Season
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Devastation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wave Goodbye
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Austere Command
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Herald's Horn
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
The Indomitable
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Coat of Arms
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Halo Fountain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kefnet's Monument
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Intruder Alarm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Quest for Renewal
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Elven Chorus
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Glare of Subdual
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Verity Circle
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Wild Growth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Coastal Piracy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Opposition
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hardened Scales
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Branching Evolution
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Guardian Project
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Freed from the Real
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Path of Discovery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spreading Seas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Combat Research
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Three Tree City
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mutavault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Soulstone Sanctuary
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Signet
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Simic Signet
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Unity
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Paradise Mantle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Plains
94%inclusion32 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Fortress
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Breeding Pool
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Wanderwine Hub
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Temple Garden
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Azorius Chancery
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Seaside Citadel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-21%synergy
Cavern of Souls
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Brushland
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Tropical Island
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Krosan Verge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Plenty
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Tundra
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
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