Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Expensive Merfolk

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Teferi's Protection
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
85%synergy
Aura Shards
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Seedborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Stonybrook Banneret
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Kiora's Follower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Vodalian Hexcatcher
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Merrow Reejerey
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Deeproot Elite
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Master of the Pearl Trident
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Seafloor Oracle
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Kopala, Warden of Waves
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Merrow Harbinger
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Merfolk Sovereign
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Herald of Secret Streams
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
60%synergy
Deeproot Historian
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Emperor Mihail II
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Sygg, River Guide
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Mist-Cloaked Herald
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Lullmage Mentor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Stonybrook Schoolmaster
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Svyelun of Sea and Sky
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Merfolk Mistbinder
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
67%synergy
Lord of Atlantis
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Thieving Skydiver
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Puresight Merrow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
True-Name Nemesis
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirror Entity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Tishana's Tidebinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Deeproot Wayfinder
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deepchannel Mentor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Forerunner of the Heralds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seahunter
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Scroll Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Veteran of the Depths
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Triton Shorestalker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Singer of Swift Rivers
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Unsettled Mariner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Saprazzan Heir
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Craterhoof Behemoth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Noble Hierarch
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Wanderwine Prophets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Instants
Heroic Intervention
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
69%synergy
Clever Concealment
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Mana Drain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
57%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Akroma's Will
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Faith's Reward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
19%synergy
Growth Spiral
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Chord of Calling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Beast Within
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Disallow
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tale's End
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Delay
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Three Visits
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
42%synergy
Finale of Devastation
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Nature's Lore
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
39%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Skyshroud Claim
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Everything Comes to Dust
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ascend from Avernus
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Cultivate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Raise the Palisade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
The Indomitable
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Halo Fountain
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tome of Legends
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Enchantments
Deeproot Pilgrimage
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Deeproot Waters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
100%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Merrow Commerce
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Verity Circle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Wild Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Coastal Piracy
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Descendants' Path
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Quest for Renewal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fertile Ground
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
48%synergy
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
52%synergy
Lotus Field
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
War Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gavony Township
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Strixhaven Stadium
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Patchwork Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Unity
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
88%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
59%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
87%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
37%synergy
Breeding Pool
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Windswept Heath
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
34%synergy
Cavern of Souls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
62%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
35%synergy
Temple Garden
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
18%synergy
Seaside Citadel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Treva's Ruins
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hushwood Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-2%synergy
Marsh Flats
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-13%synergy