Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Optimized

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Cooper Gottfried
Feb 9, 2026
The Top 40 Three-Mana Commanders
It's another Top 40 list from EDHREC! This time we're looking at the most popular commanders that you can play for just three mana.
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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
9.4%inclusion11 decks117 decks
7%synergy
Formidable Speaker
9.0%inclusion20 decks221 decks
6%synergy
Sodden Verdure
3.4%inclusion4 decks117 decks
-1%synergy
Tam, Mindful First-Year
1.7%inclusion2 decks117 decks
0%synergy
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
1.3%inclusion3 decks230 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bloom Tender
58%inclusion308 decks531 decks
46%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
48%inclusion256 decks531 decks
42%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
54%inclusion285 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Birds of Paradise
74%inclusion393 decks531 decks
39%synergy
Eladamri's Call
49%inclusion261 decks531 decks
39%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
43%inclusion228 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
39%inclusion209 decks531 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion250 decks531 decks
36%synergy
Birthing Pod
38%inclusion203 decks531 decks
35%synergy
Eternal Witness
46%inclusion246 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion396 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Noble Hierarch
57%inclusion304 decks531 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
50%inclusion268 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion230 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Esper Sentinel
42%inclusion224 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion206 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Wild Growth
38%inclusion201 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Chord of Calling
37%inclusion196 decks531 decks
31%synergy
Grand Abolisher
37%inclusion194 decks531 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion191 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion321 decks531 decks
41%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion299 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion279 decks531 decks
38%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
45%inclusion240 decks531 decks
31%synergy
The One Ring
40%inclusion213 decks531 decks
34%synergy
Seedborn Muse
39%inclusion205 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Worldly Tutor
36%inclusion193 decks531 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
36%inclusion190 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
32%inclusion172 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion171 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Delighted Halfling
34%inclusion178 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
33%inclusion175 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
32%inclusion169 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
31%inclusion165 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Mockingbird
31%inclusion162 decks526 decks
22%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
27%inclusion143 decks531 decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion142 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
26%inclusion52 decks200 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
26%inclusion138 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
25%inclusion135 decks531 decks
23%synergy
Spellseeker
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Elvish Mystic
24%inclusion125 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
21%inclusion111 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Emeria
21%inclusion111 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
20%inclusion107 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
19%inclusion101 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Felidar Guardian
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
18%inclusion98 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion82 decks462 decks
13%synergy
Peregrine Drake
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Captain Sisay
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Badgermole Cub
17%inclusion33 decks200 decks
11%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
16%inclusion86 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Aven Interrupter
15%inclusion78 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
14%inclusion76 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion73 decks520 decks
12%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion69 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
13%inclusion68 decks526 decks
6%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
13%inclusion67 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Willbreaker
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
12%inclusion62 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Guide
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Sun Titan
11%inclusion60 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Transit Mage
11%inclusion58 decks518 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Vitality
11%inclusion58 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
11%inclusion58 decks526 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
30%inclusion160 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion147 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
27%inclusion144 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion128 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
24%inclusion127 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Flare of Denial
23%inclusion124 decks530 decks
21%synergy
Silence
23%inclusion123 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Ephemerate
23%inclusion122 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion118 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
21%inclusion110 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Beast Within
19%inclusion103 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion100 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion99 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
18%inclusion94 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Veil of Summer
12%inclusion66 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion59 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Nature's Claim
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Snap
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
8.9%inclusion47 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.5%inclusion45 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Noxious Revival
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Force of Vigor
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Denial
6.7%inclusion35 decks526 decks
2%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.1%inclusion27 decks526 decks
-5%synergy
Flurry of Wings
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Winged Portent
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Eldritch Evolution
35%inclusion186 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Finale of Devastation
34%inclusion183 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Neoform
33%inclusion173 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Wargate
28%inclusion148 decks531 decks
23%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion108 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Farseek
20%inclusion105 decks531 decks
-25%synergy
Nature's Lore
18%inclusion95 decks531 decks
-10%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
16%inclusion74 decks456 decks
12%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion83 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
16%inclusion83 decks531 decks
-22%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Kodama's Reach
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Rampant Growth
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
-19%synergy
Split Up
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Orb
25%inclusion134 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion88 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Panharmonicon
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
-20%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Meekstone
7.3%inclusion39 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Winter Moon
5.1%inclusion27 decks530 decks
5%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.1%inclusion27 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
32%inclusion169 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Sylvan Library
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Aura Shards
23%inclusion124 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Stasis
21%inclusion114 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion105 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion75 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion67 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion64 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
12%inclusion62 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Mirari's Wake
11%inclusion61 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
8%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
11%inclusion57 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Fertile Ground
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Guardian Project
8.3%inclusion44 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
7.9%inclusion42 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.2%inclusion38 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Freed from the Real
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Root Maze
6.8%inclusion36 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Murmuration
6.7%inclusion35 decks526 decks
2%synergy
Opposition
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Birthing Ritual
6.2%inclusion33 decks529 decks
5%synergy
Sterling Grove
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
6.0%inclusion32 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Cryptolith Rite
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Rising Waters
5.3%inclusion28 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
5.6%inclusion30 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion144 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
10%inclusion52 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.0%inclusion48 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
44%inclusion231 decks531 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion203 decks531 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion153 decks531 decks
-15%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
26%inclusion136 decks531 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
21%inclusion113 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
21%inclusion112 decks531 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion85 decks462 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Shifting Woodland
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
10%inclusion54 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
9.2%inclusion49 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Haven
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Gavony Township
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.2%inclusion33 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Evendo, Waking Haven
5.9%inclusion19 decks323 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion31 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
85%inclusion453 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion327 decks531 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion113 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion107 decks531 decks
18%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion98 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion72 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion71 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion70 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
12%inclusion63 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion55 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion53 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Simic Signet
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion46 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.5%inclusion45 decks531 decks
-1%synergy
Selesnya Signet
7.7%inclusion41 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
7.0%inclusion37 decks531 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion35 decks531 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.5%inclusion29 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion499 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Forest
89%inclusion470 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Island
87%inclusion461 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion460 decks531 decks
-6%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
73%inclusion387 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion383 decks531 decks
27%synergy
Temple Garden
72%inclusion383 decks531 decks
28%synergy
Windswept Heath
66%inclusion348 decks531 decks
33%synergy
Flooded Strand
63%inclusion332 decks531 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion316 decks531 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion256 decks531 decks
-9%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
47%inclusion247 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
45%inclusion238 decks531 decks
10%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
43%inclusion226 decks531 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion216 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
34%inclusion182 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion179 decks531 decks
3%synergy
Glacial Fortress
33%inclusion175 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Savannah
30%inclusion161 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Tropical Island
30%inclusion158 decks531 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
30%inclusion158 decks531 decks
21%synergy
Tundra
29%inclusion155 decks531 decks
17%synergy
Seaside Citadel
29%inclusion155 decks531 decks
-23%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion153 decks531 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Confluence
27%inclusion143 decks531 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion140 decks531 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion139 decks531 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion135 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Brushland
25%inclusion135 decks531 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion129 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
24%inclusion126 decks531 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
23%inclusion121 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
23%inclusion120 decks531 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion117 decks531 decks
15%synergy
Canopy Vista
22%inclusion115 decks531 decks
-25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion114 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion104 decks531 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion101 decks531 decks
13%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
18%inclusion96 decks531 decks
-8%synergy
Hedge Maze
16%inclusion84 decks531 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
15%inclusion82 decks531 decks
-5%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
15%inclusion81 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion80 decks531 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion79 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Grove
15%inclusion77 decks531 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion74 decks529 decks
8%synergy
Lush Portico
14%inclusion74 decks531 decks
4%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
14%inclusion73 decks531 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion65 decks531 decks
-13%synergy