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
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Badgermole Cub
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
3.4%inclusion2 decks58 decks
2%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
91%inclusion1.22K decks1.35K decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
85%inclusion1.15K decks1.35K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion1.08K decks1.35K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
82%inclusion1.10K decks1.35K decks
77%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.18K decks1.35K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
81%inclusion1.08K decks1.35K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion1.05K decks1.35K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.35K decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
81%inclusion1.09K decks1.35K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion1.04K decks1.35K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.26K decks1.35K decks
60%synergy
Noble Hierarch
84%inclusion1.13K decks1.35K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion1.09K decks1.35K decks
65%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion1.01K decks1.35K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion999 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion982 decks1.35K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
72%inclusion966 decks1.35K decks
56%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion857 decks1.28K decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion892 decks1.35K decks
59%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion887 decks1.35K decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1.13K decks1.35K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion1.09K decks1.35K decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion1.04K decks1.35K decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion1.02K decks1.35K decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion1.01K decks1.35K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
74%inclusion1K decks1.35K decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion909 decks1.35K decks
61%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion900 decks1.35K decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
65%inclusion876 decks1.35K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion860 decks1.35K decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion887 decks1.35K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion833 decks1.35K decks
57%synergy
Spellseeker
59%inclusion792 decks1.35K decks
56%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion785 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion758 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
53%inclusion716 decks1.35K decks
48%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion652 decks1.35K decks
45%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion52 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Mockingbird
47%inclusion434 decks922 decks
38%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
44%inclusion597 decks1.35K decks
40%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
44%inclusion402 decks917 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion581 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion564 decks1.35K decks
28%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion541 decks1.35K decks
38%synergy
Captain Sisay
39%inclusion531 decks1.35K decks
38%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
34%inclusion460 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion449 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Transit Mage
33%inclusion52 decks157 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
32%inclusion433 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion330 decks1.05K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion419 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
28%inclusion382 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion356 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion351 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion341 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Endurance
22%inclusion302 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion246 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
21%inclusion279 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion270 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion265 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion264 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion203 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion260 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion202 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
18%inclusion242 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion222 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion219 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion218 decks1.35K decks
15%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion145 decks929 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion205 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
14%inclusion194 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion190 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion186 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion184 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
13%inclusion55 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion174 decks1.35K decks
12%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion169 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion168 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion164 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
12%inclusion79 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Silence
63%inclusion850 decks1.35K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion824 decks1.35K decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion761 decks1.35K decks
31%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion758 decks1.35K decks
52%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion756 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion716 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion553 decks1.35K decks
37%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion549 decks1.35K decks
-7%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion509 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion450 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion355 decks1.07K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion412 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion381 decks1.27K decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion352 decks1.35K decks
21%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion303 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion284 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion276 decks1.35K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion211 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion263 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion199 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion233 decks1.35K decks
-20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion213 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion196 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion188 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion151 decks1.35K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion103 decks928 decks
8%synergy
Beast Within
9.3%inclusion125 decks1.35K decks
-19%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.9%inclusion120 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.6%inclusion116 decks1.35K decks
-9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.4%inclusion113 decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Miscast
8.2%inclusion110 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
-23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Dispel
6.2%inclusion84 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Delay
6.2%inclusion83 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion71 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
56%inclusion749 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
52%inclusion55 decks106 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
31%inclusion422 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion328 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
16%inclusion218 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion132 decks1.35K decks
-34%synergy
Fabricate
8.1%inclusion109 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.0%inclusion108 decks1.35K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.35K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion86 decks1.35K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
-19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.2%inclusion70 decks1.35K decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
37%inclusion495 decks1.35K decks
35%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion368 decks1.35K decks
26%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion183 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion163 decks1.35K decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.35K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion75 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion873 decks1.35K decks
54%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion612 decks1.35K decks
43%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
41%inclusion550 decks1.35K decks
32%synergy
Sylvan Library
36%inclusion479 decks1.35K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion308 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion261 decks1.35K decks
17%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion240 decks1.35K decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion129 decks1.05K decks
12%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion138 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion136 decks1.35K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
10%inclusion129 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion128 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion111 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Aura Shards
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
25%inclusion339 decks1.35K decks
23%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
31%inclusion420 decks1.35K decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion288 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.6%inclusion103 decks1.35K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
74%inclusion1K decks1.35K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion973 decks1.35K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion703 decks1.35K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion638 decks1.35K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
43%inclusion46 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion323 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion251 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion208 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion159 decks1.35K decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Field
9.0%inclusion121 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion113 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.8%inclusion105 decks1.35K decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion92 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.8%inclusion78 decks1.35K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.0%inclusion68 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.27K decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion960 decks1.35K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion802 decks1.35K decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion723 decks1.35K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion714 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
44%inclusion594 decks1.35K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion509 decks1.35K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
37%inclusion496 decks1.35K decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion456 decks1.35K decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
28%inclusion372 decks1.35K decks
27%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion319 decks1.35K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion287 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion196 decks1.35K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.9%inclusion120 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.2%inclusion84 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.31K decks1.35K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.22K decks1.35K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.21K decks1.35K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.19K decks1.35K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.14K decks1.35K decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion1.14K decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion1.12K decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion950 decks1.35K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion889 decks1.35K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion867 decks1.35K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion862 decks1.35K decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
63%inclusion853 decks1.35K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
63%inclusion850 decks1.35K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion843 decks1.35K decks
55%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion821 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion817 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion797 decks1.35K decks
52%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion774 decks1.35K decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion773 decks1.35K decks
51%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion772 decks1.35K decks
-37%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
56%inclusion755 decks1.35K decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion740 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion737 decks1.35K decks
49%synergy
Island
49%inclusion661 decks1.35K decks
-44%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion623 decks1.35K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion548 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion381 decks1.35K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion320 decks1.35K decks
18%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion289 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion283 decks1.35K decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion211 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion252 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion170 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
16%inclusion209 decks1.35K decks
-30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion197 decks1.35K decks
-32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion181 decks1.35K decks
-28%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion167 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion164 decks1.35K decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion163 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion158 decks1.35K decks
-5%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion143 decks1.35K decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion142 decks1.35K decks
-36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion135 decks1.35K decks
-43%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion131 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.6%inclusion102 decks1.35K decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
7.0%inclusion94 decks1.35K decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion93 decks1.35K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.6%inclusion89 decks1.35K decks
-14%synergy
Lush Portico
6.3%inclusion81 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
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