Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Optimized Birthing Pod

Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
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Alejandro Fuentes
May 5, 2026
Alejandro Fuentes
Ranking Every Merfolk Commander On A Tier List
With Merfolk getting new commanders in the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes, let's rank all the Merfolk commanders on a tier list.
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Birthing Pod
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
97%synergy
Neoform
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
66%synergy
Bloom Tender
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
64%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Felidar Guardian
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
57%synergy
Wargate
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Eladamri's Call
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Ephemerate
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Noble Hierarch
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Eternal Witness
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Swan Song
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Chord of Calling
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Wild Growth
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
38%synergy
The One Ring
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Crop Rotation
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Creatures
Phyrexian Metamorph
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Spellseeker
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Esper Sentinel
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Archon of Emeria
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
38%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Transit Mage
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mockingbird
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Delighted Halfling
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Badgermole Cub
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
30%synergy
Voice of Victory
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Llanowar Elves
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Elvish Mystic
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Seedborn Muse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Willbreaker
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Karmic Guide
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Displacer Kitten
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Captain Sisay
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Vitality
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
White Plume Adventurer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Spectral Sailor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Aven Interrupter
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Peregrine Drake
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Elf
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra Archmage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Drake
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Denial
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Worldly Tutor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Silence
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Angel's Grace
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Heroic Intervention
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Force of Vigor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Claim
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Veil of Summer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Harrow
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Finale of Devastation
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Fabricate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Three Visits
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Farseek
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-33%synergy
Winds of Abandon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Nature's Lore
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Cultivate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Winter Orb
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Meekstone
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Panharmonicon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Static Orb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Utopia Sprawl
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Birthing Ritual
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Aura Shards
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Deafening Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Verity Circle
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Freed from the Real
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Guardian Project
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Food Chain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Sylvan Library
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nature's Will
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Stasis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vivien on the Hunt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Shifting Woodland
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Field
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Temple
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Seaside Haven
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Gavony Township
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dryad Arbor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Basalt Monolith
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Simic Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Forest
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Island
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Plains
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
36%synergy
Misty Rainforest
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Breeding Pool
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Windswept Heath
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Tundra
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Brushland
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Savannah
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Tropical Island
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Grove
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Canopy Vista
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Seaside Citadel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Razorverge Thicket
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Horizon Canopy
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
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