Derevi, Empyrial Tactician (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

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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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Waterbender Ascension
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Air Nomad Legacy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, All-Knowing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Turtle-Duck
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bident of Thassa
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Judge's Familiar
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Warden of Evos Isle
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Empyrean Eagle
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Dazzling Denial
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Kastral, the Windcrested
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Kangee, Sky Warden
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Watcher of the Spheres
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Plumecreed Escort
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Skycat Sovereign
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
-13%synergy
Rampant Growth
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Cultivate
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Verity Circle
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Jubilant Skybonder
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Murmuration
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Seedborn Muse
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Jackdaw Savior
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Emeria Angel
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Edric, Spymaster of Trest
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Willbreaker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Tawnos, the Toymaker
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Trygon Predator
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Shrike Force
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Gwaihir the Windlord
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Aerie Mystics
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Hylda of the Icy Crown
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Murkfiend Liege
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Windreader Sphinx
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Steel-Plume Marshal
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Reclamation Sage
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Wyvern
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Acidic Slime
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Entity
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Skyward Eye Prophets
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Farhaven Elf
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Mistmeadow Witch
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Sephara, Sky's Blade
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-20%synergy
Dungeon Geists
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Flickerwisp
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
11%synergy
Salvation Swan
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Winged Coatl
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Healer's Hawk
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mulldrifter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Kangee's Lieutenant
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wingmate Roc
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Llanowar Elves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Spectral Sailor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Fiend Hunter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lu Xun, Scholar General
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Thrummingbird
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Pilgrim's Eye
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Flurry of Wings
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Winged Portent
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Beast Within
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Bant Charm
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Rally of Wings
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Krosan Grip
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Lofty Denial
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Growth Spiral
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dovin's Veto
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Retraction Helix
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Biomass Mutation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bovine Intervention
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Disenchant
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Make a Stand
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Magic Damper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Absorb
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Aethermage's Touch
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Fog
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Tribal Unity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Crush Contraband
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Long River's Pull
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Cloudshift
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Reroute Systems
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Migratory Route
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Kodama's Reach
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Winged Words
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kirtar's Wrath
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wrath of God
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Dusk // Dawn
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Nature's Lore
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Airborne Aid
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Explore
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Cleansing Nova
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Fumigate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Requisition Raid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Neoform
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Aether Gale
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Day of Judgment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Migration Path
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Battle Screech
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
The Indomitable
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Favorable Winds
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Wild Growth
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Fertile Ground
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Coastal Piracy
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Bower Passage
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Gravitational Shift
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Wilderness Reclamation
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Reflection
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Overgrowth
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Soulcatchers' Aerie
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Beastmaster Ascension
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Market Festival
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Nature's Will
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Dismiss into Dream
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Inertia
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Brokers Ascendancy
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
True Conviction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Sidequest: Raise a Chocobo
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Staggering Insight
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Verdant Haven
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Spawning Grounds
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Wolfwillow Haven
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
New Horizons
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Gift of Paradise
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Flickerform
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Secluded Steppe
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lupinflower Village
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Saltcrusted Steppe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Lilypad Village
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Faerie Conclave
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Seaside Haven
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Restless Anchorage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-28%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Signet
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Progress
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Plains
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Forest
98%inclusion43 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Seaside Citadel
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Azorius Chancery
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Prairie Stream
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Canopy Vista
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Bant Panorama
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Mystery
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Blossoming Sands
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Brokers Hideout
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Simic Guildgate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Tranquil Cove
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Thornwood Falls
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Brushland
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Plenty
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Grove
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Urban Retreat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Scattered Groves
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Krosan Verge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-15%synergy
Deserted Beach
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Fortified Village
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
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