Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Birthing Pod

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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
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Badgermole Cub
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Formidable Speaker
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Brigid, Clachan's Heart
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
90%inclusion1.12K decks1.24K decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
86%inclusion1.06K decks1.24K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion989 decks1.24K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion1K decks1.24K decks
76%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.08K decks1.24K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
80%inclusion995 decks1.24K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion964 decks1.24K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion999 decks1.24K decks
69%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
81%inclusion998 decks1.24K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion954 decks1.24K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.16K decks1.24K decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion998 decks1.24K decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
76%inclusion934 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion924 decks1.24K decks
61%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion908 decks1.24K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion872 decks1.24K decks
54%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
68%inclusion837 decks1.24K decks
65%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion822 decks1.24K decks
60%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion819 decks1.24K decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion992 decks1.24K decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion936 decks1.24K decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion934 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion933 decks1.24K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
73%inclusion906 decks1.24K decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion838 decks1.24K decks
62%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion828 decks1.24K decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
65%inclusion809 decks1.24K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion791 decks1.24K decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion815 decks1.24K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion775 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion721 decks1.24K decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion719 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion704 decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
51%inclusion637 decks1.24K decks
46%synergy
Voice of Victory
50%inclusion59 decks119 decks
45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion594 decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion431 decks903 decks
39%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
43%inclusion388 decks898 decks
36%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
42%inclusion525 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion522 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion515 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion496 decks1.24K decks
38%synergy
Captain Sisay
38%inclusion470 decks1.24K decks
36%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
35%inclusion434 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Transit Mage
35%inclusion58 decks167 decks
34%synergy
Felidar Guardian
34%inclusion425 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion318 decks1.03K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion378 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
31%inclusion378 decks1.24K decks
30%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
26%inclusion321 decks1.24K decks
23%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion318 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion316 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion316 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Endurance
23%inclusion284 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion240 decks1.11K decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion251 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
20%inclusion246 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion242 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion194 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion231 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion191 decks1.03K decks
18%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
17%inclusion209 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion204 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion200 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion199 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion144 decks910 decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion184 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
15%inclusion180 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion168 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion164 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion158 decks1.24K decks
12%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion149 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion148 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion80 decks670 decks
6%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion787 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion763 decks1.24K decks
57%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion700 decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion695 decks1.24K decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion684 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion674 decks1.24K decks
51%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion530 decks1.24K decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion481 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion456 decks1.24K decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion419 decks1.24K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion350 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion385 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion365 decks1.24K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion317 decks1.24K decks
20%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion289 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion269 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion206 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion244 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion243 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion211 decks1.24K decks
-21%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion186 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion147 decks1.24K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion105 decks909 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.2%inclusion114 decks1.24K decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
8.9%inclusion110 decks1.24K decks
-19%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion108 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion107 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.5%inclusion8 decks94 decks
8%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.24K decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.8%inclusion96 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Miscast
7.5%inclusion93 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion83 decks1.24K decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
-9%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.0%inclusion74 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion68 decks1.24K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.1%inclusion63 decks1.24K decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
55%inclusion686 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
55%inclusion64 decks117 decks
50%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion392 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion317 decks1.24K decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion188 decks1.24K decks
15%synergy
Farseek
9.3%inclusion115 decks1.24K decks
-35%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.7%inclusion95 decks1.24K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.5%inclusion80 decks1.24K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.6%inclusion69 decks1.24K decks
-20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
36%inclusion448 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
26%inclusion319 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion165 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion153 decks1.24K decks
-7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion69 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion805 decks1.24K decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion556 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
42%inclusion519 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Sylvan Library
35%inclusion428 decks1.24K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion281 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion233 decks1.24K decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion223 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion121 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion132 decks1.23K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
6%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion122 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
9.5%inclusion117 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion101 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
6.9%inclusion85 decks1.24K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion73 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.7%inclusion70 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
26%inclusion321 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
30%inclusion369 decks1.24K decks
29%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion261 decks1.24K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.4%inclusion91 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion925 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion902 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion653 decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion585 decks1.24K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion49 decks119 decks
35%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion318 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion232 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
16%inclusion200 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion140 decks1.24K decks
-33%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion121 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion103 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.6%inclusion94 decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion84 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion72 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion65 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.16K decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion871 decks1.24K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion741 decks1.24K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion664 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion661 decks1.24K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
45%inclusion552 decks1.24K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion461 decks1.24K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
34%inclusion425 decks1.24K decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion410 decks1.24K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion332 decks1.24K decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
23%inclusion280 decks1.24K decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion245 decks1.24K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion187 decks1.24K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.5%inclusion105 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.2%inclusion77 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.21K decks1.24K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.12K decks1.24K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.10K decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.10K decks1.24K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.05K decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion1.04K decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion1.03K decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion869 decks1.24K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion820 decks1.24K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
65%inclusion806 decks1.24K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion797 decks1.24K decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
64%inclusion792 decks1.24K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion788 decks1.24K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion768 decks1.24K decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion742 decks1.24K decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
60%inclusion737 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion728 decks1.24K decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion714 decks1.24K decks
54%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion704 decks1.24K decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion701 decks1.24K decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion680 decks1.24K decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion673 decks1.24K decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion669 decks1.24K decks
48%synergy
Island
48%inclusion599 decks1.24K decks
-45%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion570 decks1.24K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion502 decks1.24K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion351 decks1.24K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion278 decks1.24K decks
17%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion267 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion259 decks1.24K decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion206 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion231 decks1.24K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion169 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion182 decks1.24K decks
-31%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion178 decks1.24K decks
-33%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion162 decks1.24K decks
2%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion159 decks1.24K decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion151 decks1.24K decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion145 decks1.24K decks
-34%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion130 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion128 decks1.24K decks
-36%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion123 decks1.24K decks
-43%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion118 decks1.24K decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.8%inclusion97 decks1.24K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.3%inclusion90 decks1.24K decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.8%inclusion84 decks1.24K decks
-20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion81 decks1.24K decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
6.4%inclusion79 decks1.24K decks
-4%synergy
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