Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Budget Stax

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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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MTGStocks
Aven Mindcensor
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Stoic Angel
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Winter Orb
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Stasis
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Verity Circle
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Hokori, Dust Drinker
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Archon of Emeria
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Trygon Predator
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Rule of Law
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Path to Exile
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Bident of Thassa
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Hushbringer
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Yasharn, Implacable Earth
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Sun Titan
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Seedborn Muse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Worldly Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Manglehorn
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Inga and Esika
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Hushwing Gryff
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Elvish Mystic
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Llanowar Elves
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Valor's Reach
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Vryn Wingmare
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Doorkeeper Thrull
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Willbreaker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Aven Interrupter
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Armored Scrapgorger
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Arachne, Psionic Weaver
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Collector Ouphe
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Frenzied Baloth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Thalia, Heretic Cathar
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Eternal Witness
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Censor
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Windborn Muse
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Shalai, Voice of Plenty
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Judge's Familiar
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arbor Elf
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mockingbird
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Kiora's Follower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Copperhorn Scout
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Gaddock Teeg
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Absolute Virtue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ambrosia Whiteheart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Reclamation Sage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Peregrine Drake
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spelltithe Enforcer
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Beast Within
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Dazzling Denial
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Krosan Grip
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Generous Gift
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Bant Charm
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Lofty Denial
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Render Silent
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Unwanted Remake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Flurry of Wings
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Growth Spiral
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Snap
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
No More Lies
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Heroic Intervention
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Soul Partition
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Winged Portent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Spell Snare
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Daze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Opt
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shared Summons
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Divine Resilience
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Cultivate
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Kodama's Reach
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Neoform
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Crashing Wave
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Supreme Verdict
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Time Wipe
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Farseek
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Rampant Growth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Split Up
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wargate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Regrowth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Doomskar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Revelation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Winged Words
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Battle Screech
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Migratory Route
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winter Moon
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Sledge-Class Seedship
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Static Orb
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Damping Sphere
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Orb of Dreams
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
The Millennium Calendar
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hylda's Crown of Winter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Vexing Bauble
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Storage Matrix
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Icy Manipulator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Panharmonicon
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Library of Leng
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tangle Wire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Shard
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Blind Obedience
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Deafening Silence
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Rising Waters
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Frozen Aether
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Prison
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Airbender Ascension
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wild Growth
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Aura of Silence
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Kismet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Rest in Peace
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Nature's Will
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Stony Silence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Root Maze
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Murmuration
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Aether Barrier
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Citadel Siege
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Serra's Blessing
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Sphere of Safety
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Opposition
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Fertile Ground
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Bower Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Charitable Levy
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Market Festival
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Maze
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mirari's Wake
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Coastal Piracy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Glare of Subdual
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dream Tides
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Embargo
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dovin, Hand of Control
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Dovin Baan
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn and Seven
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Seaside Haven
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Restless Anchorage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lupinflower Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Lumbering Falls
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Simic Signet
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Selesnya Signet
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Unity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Forest
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Seaside Citadel
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Canopy Vista
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Mystery
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Bant Panorama
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Blossoming Sands
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Port Town
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fortified Village
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Plenty
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Lakeside Shack
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Windswept Heath
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-24%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-32%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-35%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Creosote Heath
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Breeding Pool
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon Canopy
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Floodplain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy