Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Midrange

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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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Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
52%synergy
Badgermole Cub
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
28%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
80%inclusion108 decks135 decks
69%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
68%inclusion92 decks135 decks
62%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
64%inclusion87 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Finale of Devastation
67%inclusion90 decks135 decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion94 decks135 decks
58%synergy
Birthing Pod
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
58%synergy
Neoform
61%inclusion83 decks135 decks
57%synergy
Mockingbird
65%inclusion77 decks118 decks
56%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
87%inclusion118 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Noble Hierarch
76%inclusion102 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion101 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
70%inclusion94 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Eladamri's Call
64%inclusion87 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Delighted Halfling
64%inclusion87 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Eternal Witness
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Wild Growth
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Chord of Calling
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
73%inclusion99 decks135 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
67%inclusion91 decks135 decks
61%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
66%inclusion89 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
64%inclusion87 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
56%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
54%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion77 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Chrome Mox
56%inclusion75 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Crop Rotation
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
54%inclusion73 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion72 decks135 decks
45%synergy
Spellseeker
51%inclusion69 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Voice of Victory
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
41%inclusion55 decks135 decks
37%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
39%inclusion52 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Displacer Kitten
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
36%inclusion49 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
36%inclusion38 decks105 decks
34%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
34%inclusion40 decks118 decks
32%synergy
Transit Mage
34%inclusion31 decks92 decks
33%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion44 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
32%inclusion38 decks118 decks
25%synergy
Captain Sisay
32%inclusion43 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
22%inclusion30 decks135 decks
18%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
21%inclusion28 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Vitality
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Endurance
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Aven Interrupter
18%inclusion22 decks125 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Guardian
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Llanowar Elves
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
14%synergy
Elvish Mystic
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
12%inclusion13 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
11%inclusion14 decks122 decks
8%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion11 decks105 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Walking Ballista
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
10%inclusion12 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Sowing Mycospawn
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
8%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Emeria
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Silence
56%inclusion75 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Flusterstorm
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Worldly Tutor
51%inclusion69 decks135 decks
40%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
50%inclusion67 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Pact of Negation
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Mental Misstep
46%inclusion62 decks135 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Denial
41%inclusion51 decks124 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Veil of Summer
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
35%inclusion47 decks135 decks
33%synergy
Force of Vigor
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
27%synergy
Ephemerate
27%inclusion37 decks135 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
-16%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
19%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Retraction Helix
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion20 decks118 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Noxious Revival
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Whir of Invention
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Beast Within
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Cloudshift
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Negate
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Winged Portent
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Banishing Knack
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Dazzling Denial
5.1%inclusion6 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Wargate
46%inclusion62 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
30%inclusion40 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Farseek
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-31%synergy
Nature's Lore
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
-15%synergy
Three Visits
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-14%synergy
Cultivate
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-31%synergy
Airborne Aid
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Rampant Growth
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
-20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
31%inclusion42 decks135 decks
29%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Winter Orb
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Static Orb
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
-13%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
44%inclusion59 decks135 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion35 decks135 decks
23%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion32 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion26 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Murmuration
9.3%inclusion11 decks118 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Stasis
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
6.7%inclusion9 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Favorable Winds
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Concordant Crossroads
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Training Grounds
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion51 decks135 decks
34%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
18%inclusion24 decks135 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
70%inclusion94 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion90 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Ancient Tomb
50%inclusion67 decks135 decks
43%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
44%inclusion60 decks135 decks
39%synergy
Shifting Woodland
42%inclusion51 decks122 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
40%inclusion33 decks83 decks
33%synergy
Emergence Zone
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
20%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
-26%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Seaside Haven
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
8.2%inclusion10 decks122 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
6.8%inclusion8 decks118 decks
1%synergy
Restless Anchorage
5.9%inclusion8 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Gavony Township
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Ruins
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion119 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
63%inclusion85 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
51%inclusion69 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Lotus Petal
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Mox Amber
47%inclusion64 decks135 decks
44%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
47%inclusion63 decks135 decks
45%synergy
Mox Opal
28%inclusion38 decks135 decks
26%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion23 decks135 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
12%inclusion16 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Mana Crypt
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.4%inclusion10 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Simic Signet
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
5.2%inclusion7 decks135 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion132 decks135 decks
7%synergy
Breeding Pool
93%inclusion125 decks135 decks
48%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
92%inclusion124 decks135 decks
49%synergy
Temple Garden
90%inclusion121 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion115 decks135 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
81%inclusion110 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Misty Rainforest
80%inclusion108 decks135 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion84 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Forest
61%inclusion82 decks135 decks
-33%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
52%synergy
Savannah
60%inclusion81 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Tundra
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Tropical Island
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
47%synergy
City of Brass
59%inclusion80 decks135 decks
51%synergy
Island
56%inclusion76 decks135 decks
-37%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion74 decks135 decks
47%synergy
Plains
53%inclusion71 decks135 decks
-40%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion68 decks135 decks
46%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion66 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion65 decks135 decks
41%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
38%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion61 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
42%inclusion57 decks135 decks
11%synergy
Marsh Flats
37%inclusion50 decks135 decks
31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion48 decks135 decks
30%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
30%inclusion41 decks135 decks
0%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
29%inclusion39 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
27%inclusion33 decks121 decks
25%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
-2%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
3%synergy
Brushland
19%inclusion25 decks135 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion22 decks122 decks
12%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
16%inclusion22 decks135 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
16%inclusion21 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion20 decks135 decks
-32%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
14%inclusion19 decks135 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
13%inclusion18 decks135 decks
-32%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
13%inclusion17 decks135 decks
-10%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
-35%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
8%synergy
Hedge Maze
11%inclusion15 decks135 decks
1%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
10%inclusion14 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-43%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-32%synergy
Flooded Grove
10%inclusion13 decks135 decks
-11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.9%inclusion12 decks135 decks
5%synergy
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