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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Brigid, Clachan's Heart
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Formidable Speaker
11%inclusion7 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Glen Elendra Guardian
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Kinscaer Sentry
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Neoform
91%inclusion1.09K decks1.20K decks
86%synergy
Emiel the Blessed
86%inclusion1.03K decks1.20K decks
80%synergy
Birthing Pod
80%inclusion961 decks1.20K decks
77%synergy
Bloom Tender
88%inclusion1.05K decks1.20K decks
76%synergy
Eldritch Evolution
81%inclusion968 decks1.20K decks
76%synergy
Chord of Calling
80%inclusion962 decks1.20K decks
74%synergy
Finale of Devastation
78%inclusion937 decks1.20K decks
71%synergy
Mystic Remora
81%inclusion969 decks1.20K decks
69%synergy
Faeburrow Elder
81%inclusion966 decks1.20K decks
68%synergy
Eladamri's Call
77%inclusion924 decks1.20K decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Birds of Paradise
94%inclusion1.12K decks1.20K decks
59%synergy
Noble Hierarch
83%inclusion996 decks1.20K decks
57%synergy
Esper Sentinel
81%inclusion969 decks1.20K decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion905 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Eternal Witness
75%inclusion894 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
Delighted Halfling
73%inclusion880 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
70%inclusion845 decks1.20K decks
54%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
69%inclusion825 decks1.20K decks
66%synergy
Grand Abolisher
66%inclusion797 decks1.20K decks
60%synergy
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
66%inclusion795 decks1.20K decks
62%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
84%inclusion1K decks1.20K decks
63%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
80%inclusion964 decks1.20K decks
66%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
76%inclusion912 decks1.20K decks
62%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
76%inclusion906 decks1.20K decks
57%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion902 decks1.20K decks
69%synergy
Worldly Tutor
73%inclusion878 decks1.20K decks
62%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion811 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
Crop Rotation
67%inclusion802 decks1.20K decks
61%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
65%inclusion783 decks1.20K decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
64%inclusion766 decks1.20K decks
59%synergy
Creatures
Ranger-Captain of Eos
66%inclusion793 decks1.20K decks
62%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
63%inclusion753 decks1.20K decks
58%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
58%inclusion699 decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Spellseeker
58%inclusion697 decks1.20K decks
55%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
57%inclusion685 decks1.20K decks
54%synergy
Aven Mindcensor
51%inclusion614 decks1.20K decks
46%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Voice of Victory
48%inclusion58 decks120 decks
44%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
48%inclusion573 decks1.20K decks
45%synergy
Mockingbird
48%inclusion430 decks902 decks
39%synergy
Badgermole Cub
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
43%inclusion387 decks897 decks
36%synergy
Avacyn's Pilgrim
42%inclusion506 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
42%inclusion506 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
42%inclusion500 decks1.20K decks
27%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
40%inclusion474 decks1.20K decks
38%synergy
Captain Sisay
37%inclusion447 decks1.20K decks
36%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
36%inclusion426 decks1.20K decks
34%synergy
Felidar Guardian
35%inclusion416 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Transit Mage
35%inclusion58 decks168 decks
34%synergy
Nadu, Winged Wisdom
31%inclusion317 decks1.02K decks
30%synergy
Elvish Spirit Guide
31%inclusion366 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Dauntless Dismantler
30%inclusion362 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Llanowar Elves
26%inclusion309 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Displacer Kitten
26%inclusion308 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Elvish Mystic
25%inclusion302 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
25%inclusion297 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Endurance
23%inclusion280 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Aven Interrupter
22%inclusion241 decks1.11K decks
17%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion244 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Thrasios, Triton Hero
20%inclusion239 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Seedborn Muse
20%inclusion237 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Prime Speaker Vannifar
20%inclusion234 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Fanatic of Rhonas
19%inclusion196 decks1.02K decks
16%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
18%inclusion187 decks1.03K decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
17%inclusion199 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
17%inclusion198 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Archon of Emeria
16%inclusion196 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
16%inclusion192 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
16%inclusion143 decks909 decks
14%synergy
Nomads en-Kor
15%inclusion185 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
15%inclusion179 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion173 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Brightglass Gearhulk
14%inclusion60 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Collector Ouphe
13%inclusion159 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Arbor Elf
13%inclusion158 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Spectral Sailor
13%inclusion151 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Enduring Vitality
12%inclusion81 decks670 decks
6%synergy
Peregrine Drake
12%inclusion144 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Instants
Silence
64%inclusion765 decks1.20K decks
58%synergy
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion741 decks1.20K decks
58%synergy
Mental Misstep
56%inclusion678 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
Force of Negation
56%inclusion675 decks1.20K decks
51%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion664 decks1.20K decks
29%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
55%inclusion656 decks1.20K decks
51%synergy
Pact of Negation
43%inclusion521 decks1.20K decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion462 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Ephemerate
37%inclusion443 decks1.20K decks
31%synergy
Angel's Grace
34%inclusion405 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Flare of Denial
33%inclusion348 decks1.05K decks
31%synergy
Veil of Summer
32%inclusion378 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Archdruid's Charm
30%inclusion362 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion305 decks1.20K decks
20%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion283 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Noxious Revival
22%inclusion264 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion206 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion237 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Legolas's Quick Reflexes
19%inclusion225 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Strix Serenade
18%inclusion190 decks1.03K decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion204 decks1.20K decks
-21%synergy
Force of Vigor
15%inclusion185 decks1.20K decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
15%inclusion181 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
12%inclusion144 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion104 decks908 decks
8%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion134 decks1.20K decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.3%inclusion112 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Beast Within
8.6%inclusion103 decks1.20K decks
-19%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
8.4%inclusion8 decks95 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Heroic Intervention
8.1%inclusion97 decks1.20K decks
-23%synergy
Nature's Claim
7.6%inclusion91 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Miscast
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Negate
6.6%inclusion79 decks1.20K decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
-9%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.4%inclusion77 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Delay
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Dispel
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wargate
55%inclusion663 decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Nature's Rhythm
53%inclusion62 decks118 decks
48%synergy
Green Sun's Zenith
32%inclusion380 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion312 decks1.20K decks
22%synergy
Transmute Artifact
15%inclusion182 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Farseek
9.2%inclusion110 decks1.20K decks
-35%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion99 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Nature's Lore
7.4%inclusion89 decks1.20K decks
-20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Cultivate
6.5%inclusion78 decks1.20K decks
-32%synergy
Three Visits
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
-20%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Agatha's Soul Cauldron
36%inclusion426 decks1.20K decks
34%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
25%inclusion300 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion157 decks1.20K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion153 decks1.20K decks
-6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
6.1%inclusion73 decks1.20K decks
2%synergy
Trinisphere
5.5%inclusion66 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Wild Growth
65%inclusion783 decks1.20K decks
55%synergy
Blind Obedience
45%inclusion542 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
42%inclusion506 decks1.20K decks
34%synergy
Sylvan Library
34%inclusion411 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
23%inclusion276 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Carpet of Flowers
19%inclusion227 decks1.20K decks
16%synergy
Deafening Silence
18%inclusion219 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Birthing Ritual
12%inclusion122 decks1.02K decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion131 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
10%inclusion121 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Stasis
10%inclusion116 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Verity Circle
9.3%inclusion111 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
8.2%inclusion98 decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Aura Shards
6.8%inclusion82 decks1.20K decks
0%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
6.0%inclusion72 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Root Maze
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
26%inclusion313 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
29%inclusion346 decks1.20K decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
21%inclusion257 decks1.20K decks
18%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Oko, Thief of Crowns
7.5%inclusion90 decks1.20K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Boseiju, Who Endures
75%inclusion897 decks1.20K decks
56%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion873 decks1.20K decks
58%synergy
Ancient Tomb
53%inclusion631 decks1.20K decks
46%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
47%inclusion564 decks1.20K decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
41%inclusion49 decks120 decks
34%synergy
Shifting Woodland
31%inclusion318 decks1.03K decks
28%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
19%inclusion224 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion199 decks1.20K decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion136 decks1.20K decks
-32%synergy
Lotus Field
10%inclusion117 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.7%inclusion104 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Scorched Ruins
7.7%inclusion92 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Dryad Arbor
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
5.7%inclusion68 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.3%inclusion63 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion1.13K decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion845 decks1.20K decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
60%inclusion718 decks1.20K decks
56%synergy
Lotus Petal
54%inclusion644 decks1.20K decks
49%synergy
Mox Diamond
54%inclusion642 decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
45%inclusion538 decks1.20K decks
43%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion445 decks1.20K decks
34%synergy
Mana Crypt
34%inclusion403 decks1.20K decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion395 decks1.20K decks
19%synergy
Grim Monolith
26%inclusion316 decks1.20K decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
22%inclusion266 decks1.20K decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
20%inclusion239 decks1.20K decks
9%synergy
Basalt Monolith
15%inclusion180 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
8.3%inclusion100 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Unity
6.3%inclusion75 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion1.17K decks1.20K decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion1.08K decks1.20K decks
47%synergy
Breeding Pool
89%inclusion1.07K decks1.20K decks
44%synergy
Temple Garden
89%inclusion1.06K decks1.20K decks
45%synergy
Windswept Heath
85%inclusion1.02K decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion1.01K decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion997 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion838 decks1.20K decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
66%inclusion793 decks1.20K decks
58%synergy
Mana Confluence
65%inclusion780 decks1.20K decks
57%synergy
Savannah
64%inclusion772 decks1.20K decks
52%synergy
Tropical Island
64%inclusion767 decks1.20K decks
51%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion763 decks1.20K decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion746 decks1.20K decks
55%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
60%inclusion717 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
59%inclusion711 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
59%inclusion707 decks1.20K decks
51%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
57%inclusion688 decks1.20K decks
53%synergy
Forest
57%inclusion684 decks1.20K decks
-37%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion679 decks1.20K decks
50%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
55%inclusion655 decks1.20K decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
54%inclusion649 decks1.20K decks
48%synergy
Marsh Flats
54%inclusion646 decks1.20K decks
48%synergy
Island
48%inclusion581 decks1.20K decks
-45%synergy
Plains
46%inclusion553 decks1.20K decks
-47%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion486 decks1.20K decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
28%inclusion338 decks1.20K decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
22%inclusion265 decks1.20K decks
17%synergy
Brushland
22%inclusion261 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
21%inclusion254 decks1.20K decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion206 decks1.03K decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion224 decks1.20K decks
-5%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion168 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
14%inclusion174 decks1.20K decks
-32%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
14%inclusion172 decks1.20K decks
-33%synergy
Hedge Maze
14%inclusion163 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
13%inclusion153 decks1.20K decks
-30%synergy
Azorius Chancery
12%inclusion144 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
12%inclusion139 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion139 decks1.20K decks
-34%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
10%inclusion124 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
Canopy Vista
10%inclusion121 decks1.20K decks
-36%synergy
Seaside Citadel
10%inclusion119 decks1.20K decks
-43%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion10 decks101 decks
7%synergy
Horizon Canopy
10%inclusion117 decks1.20K decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.9%inclusion95 decks1.20K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Grove
7.2%inclusion86 decks1.20K decks
-14%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
6.9%inclusion83 decks1.20K decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Lush Portico
6.7%inclusion80 decks1.20K decks
-4%synergy
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