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
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Badgermole Cub
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
41%synergy
The Cabbage Merchant
3.7%inclusion2 decks54 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
91%inclusion1.24K decks1.36K decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
85%inclusion1.17K decks1.36K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion1.09K decks1.36K decks
77%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
82%inclusion1.11K decks1.36K decks
77%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.20K decks1.36K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
75%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion1.06K decks1.36K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion1.11K decks1.36K decks
70%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion1.06K decks1.36K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.28K decks1.36K decks
60%synergy
Noble Hierarch
84%inclusion1.14K decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
65%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion1.03K decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion990 decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
72%inclusion979 decks1.36K decks
56%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
67%inclusion857 decks1.28K decks
64%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion903 decks1.36K decks
59%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion897 decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1.15K decks1.36K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
81%inclusion1.10K decks1.36K decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion1.05K decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion1.04K decks1.36K decks
62%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion1.02K decks1.36K decks
68%synergy
Worldly Tutor
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
63%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion919 decks1.36K decks
61%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion915 decks1.36K decks
62%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
65%inclusion886 decks1.36K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion872 decks1.36K decks
60%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion897 decks1.36K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
62%inclusion841 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
Spellseeker
59%inclusion799 decks1.36K decks
55%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion794 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
56%inclusion771 decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
54%inclusion733 decks1.36K decks
48%synergy
Voice of Victory
49%inclusion52 decks106 decks
45%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion661 decks1.36K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
47%inclusion435 decks923 decks
38%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
44%inclusion605 decks1.36K decks
40%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
44%inclusion403 decks918 decks
37%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
43%inclusion586 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion576 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion548 decks1.36K decks
39%synergy
Captain Sisay
39%inclusion538 decks1.36K decks
38%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
34%inclusion463 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Felidar Guardian
33%inclusion455 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Transit Mage
33%inclusion52 decks156 decks
32%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
32%inclusion436 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion330 decks1.05K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion423 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
28%inclusion386 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Llanowar Elves
27%inclusion366 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Elvish Mystic
26%inclusion359 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Displacer Kitten
25%inclusion346 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Endurance
22%inclusion306 decks1.36K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion247 decks1.14K decks
17%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
21%inclusion286 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion275 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion271 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion269 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
19%inclusion266 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion203 decks1.05K decks
16%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
19%inclusion201 decks1.05K decks
18%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
18%inclusion251 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
17%inclusion228 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion225 decks1.36K decks
15%synergy
Walking Ballista
16%inclusion221 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion145 decks930 decks
14%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
16%inclusion212 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
14%inclusion194 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Arbor Elf
14%inclusion191 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Collector Ouphe
14%inclusion188 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion180 decks1.36K decks
12%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
13%inclusion55 decks419 decks
11%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
13%inclusion175 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Peregrine Drake
13%inclusion171 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
12%inclusion169 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Kona, Rescue Beastie
12%inclusion80 decks672 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Silence
63%inclusion860 decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
61%inclusion834 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion770 decks1.36K decks
31%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion766 decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion766 decks1.36K decks
51%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
53%inclusion724 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Pact of Negation
41%inclusion563 decks1.36K decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion554 decks1.36K decks
-7%synergy
Ephemerate
38%inclusion514 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Angel's Grace
33%inclusion451 decks1.36K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion354 decks1.08K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
31%inclusion418 decks1.36K decks
27%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion381 decks1.27K decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion355 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion307 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Noxious Revival
21%inclusion290 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
20%inclusion277 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion211 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion265 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
19%inclusion199 decks1.05K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion236 decks1.36K decks
-20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion215 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion201 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Whir of Invention
14%inclusion190 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion103 decks929 decks
8%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion151 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Beast Within
9.4%inclusion128 decks1.36K decks
-20%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.0%inclusion123 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.7%inclusion119 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Nature's Claim
8.3%inclusion113 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.3%inclusion113 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion113 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Heroic Intervention
7.6%inclusion104 decks1.36K decks
-23%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.36K decks
-9%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion90 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Delay
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.2%inclusion85 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.7%inclusion78 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.3%inclusion72 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
5.2%inclusion71 decks1.36K decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
56%inclusion759 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
52%inclusion54 decks104 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion431 decks1.36K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
24%inclusion329 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Transmute Artifact
16%inclusion222 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Farseek
10%inclusion134 decks1.36K decks
-34%synergy
Fabricate
8.1%inclusion111 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Nature's Lore
8.0%inclusion109 decks1.36K decks
-20%synergy
Cultivate
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.36K decks
-32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion87 decks1.36K decks
-3%synergy
Three Visits
5.7%inclusion78 decks1.36K decks
-19%synergy
Kodama's Reach
5.1%inclusion70 decks1.36K decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
36%inclusion495 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
27%inclusion369 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Winter Orb
14%inclusion187 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion164 decks1.36K decks
-8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
7.1%inclusion97 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Trinisphere
5.6%inclusion76 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion885 decks1.36K decks
54%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion618 decks1.36K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
41%inclusion561 decks1.36K decks
33%synergy
Sylvan Library
36%inclusion487 decks1.36K decks
29%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion310 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion265 decks1.36K decks
17%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion245 decks1.36K decks
16%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion128 decks1.05K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion138 decks1.26K decks
7%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion138 decks1.36K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
10%inclusion133 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
9.5%inclusion129 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion112 decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.9%inclusion80 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
25%inclusion347 decks1.36K decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
31%inclusion426 decks1.36K decks
30%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion293 decks1.36K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
8%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.8%inclusion106 decks1.36K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
74%inclusion1.01K decks1.36K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion982 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
Ancient Tomb
52%inclusion708 decks1.36K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion644 decks1.36K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
42%inclusion45 decks106 decks
36%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion322 decks1.05K decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
18%inclusion251 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
15%inclusion210 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
12%inclusion163 decks1.36K decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Field
9.0%inclusion123 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.4%inclusion115 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.8%inclusion107 decks1.36K decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.36K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.9%inclusion81 decks1.36K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.28K decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion967 decks1.36K decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
59%inclusion807 decks1.36K decks
55%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion731 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Lotus Petal
53%inclusion723 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
44%inclusion595 decks1.36K decks
42%synergy
Mox Amber
38%inclusion514 decks1.36K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
37%inclusion508 decks1.36K decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion459 decks1.36K decks
20%synergy
Grim Monolith
27%inclusion372 decks1.36K decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
24%inclusion322 decks1.36K decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
21%inclusion290 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion201 decks1.36K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
9.1%inclusion124 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion86 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion1.33K decks1.36K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.23K decks1.36K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.22K decks1.36K decks
45%synergy
Temple Garden
88%inclusion1.21K decks1.36K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.16K decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion1.15K decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion1.14K decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion962 decks1.36K decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion903 decks1.36K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
64%inclusion879 decks1.36K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion873 decks1.36K decks
51%synergy
Tropical Island
63%inclusion864 decks1.36K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
63%inclusion861 decks1.36K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
63%inclusion854 decks1.36K decks
55%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
61%inclusion834 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
61%inclusion827 decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion809 decks1.36K decks
52%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
58%inclusion785 decks1.36K decks
53%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion784 decks1.36K decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion782 decks1.36K decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
56%inclusion766 decks1.36K decks
25%synergy
Arid Mesa
55%inclusion749 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion748 decks1.36K decks
49%synergy
Island
49%inclusion670 decks1.36K decks
-44%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion632 decks1.36K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion555 decks1.36K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
29%inclusion390 decks1.36K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
24%inclusion329 decks1.36K decks
19%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion299 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion285 decks1.36K decks
-20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion211 decks1.05K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion259 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion169 decks1.04K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
15%inclusion210 decks1.36K decks
-30%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
15%inclusion199 decks1.36K decks
-32%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion182 decks1.36K decks
-28%synergy
Hedge Maze
13%inclusion168 decks1.28K decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion167 decks1.36K decks
-34%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion165 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion160 decks1.36K decks
-5%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion9 decks83 decks
8%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
11%inclusion147 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
11%inclusion144 decks1.36K decks
-36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion139 decks1.36K decks
-43%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion136 decks1.36K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.7%inclusion105 decks1.36K decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.9%inclusion94 decks1.36K decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion93 decks1.36K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Grove
6.4%inclusion88 decks1.36K decks
-14%synergy
Lush Portico
6.4%inclusion82 decks1.28K decks
-4%synergy
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